The city has called a special election for May 2 to ask voters whether they want a citywide telehealth program.

An allergist in Dallas explains the winter allergies that can result from too much time indoors during winter storms, and why some people are allergic to cold weather.

A majority of Texas' uninsured children are Latino, according to new analysis from the nation's largest Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization. The report also found most uninsured children are eligible for public insurance or financial assistance through the federal health insurance marketplace.

Anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation and policy changes have left queer and transgender Texans to navigate a changing political and social landscape. Despite growing fear and concerns, some drag queens want to focus on advocating for queer joy and health. Performers said the role of an annual drag pageant in North Texas is becoming more important.

A Dallas cardiologist explains how this form of chest pain differs from a heart attack, and how you can prevent it from occurring.

Last year, Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed funding for a summer food assistance program despite Texas’s high rates of food insecurity, citing concerns over matching federal funds. Advocates want the state to reconsider, highlighting concerns about how food insecurity rates are expected to increase when students are on summer break.

More than half of Texas adults have experienced physical violence in their lifetime, according to the first comprehensive statewide survey. The Texas Violence Experiences Survey also found economic shocks, like eviction and loss of employment, have a strong correlation with recent experiences of violence.

Many who enrolled in Affordable Care Act health plans are paying steeper premiums this year. That means cutting back in other areas.

A registered dietitian in North Texas explains how more fiber in your diet contributes to better gut health and to overall wellness.

Among other things, the Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee is tasked with developing new dietary and nutrition guidelines and new educational requirements. The committee has less than a year to produce a report that could effect all levels of education — including Texas medical schools.

Just one year after the worst measles outbreak in the country began in West Texas, public health officials said the U.S. could lose its measles elimination status. Public health leaders from North Texas and Lubbock warn declining vaccination rates could increase risk of future measles outbreaks.

In a letter sent to state officials Friday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he wants state agencies to investigate the Medicaid program after the Trump administration identified potential fraud in other states. He directed the agencies to implement several additional anti-fraud measures in the program.