Dallas is the worst city in Texas for allergies. But there’s hope
Dallas is the worst major city in Texas for allergies, but conditions are improving. Each year, the Asthma…
A Texas measles mystery
Texas has a measles mystery. The Texas Department of State Health Services has tallied 18 confirmed measles cases…
As colon cancer rises in younger adults, D-FW scientists uncover crucial clue
Last month, actor James Van Der Beek died of colon cancer at age 48. The Dawson’s Creek star…
New Parkland Health center planned in southern Dallas County to address lack of resources
A new public health clinic is coming to southern Dallas County, on its way to replacing a vacant…
Rural Texas faces a health crisis entrenched by access to care
Rural Texas is facing a healthcare crisis that looks very different from the challenges in big cities. New…
Corpus Christi eyes next steps for new desal proposition | State News
As San Patricio County, the Coastal Bend, and South Texas continue to search for ways to mitigate the…
Dallas County Opens $52 Million BSL-3 Public Health Laboratory
Delivered through a public-private partnership with Hunt Real Estate & Infrastructure, the Dallas County HHS BSL-3 Laboratory represents…
17 measles cases reported in El Paso, including 13 at ICE camp
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Join The Dallas Morning News in Red Bird in March for a panel on food and health
In my work as a reporter, I don’t spend a lot of time on the public stage. I…
Alzheimer’s risk tied to air pollution. Here’s what you need to know in Dallas
Dallas may be known for its business and food culture, but not necessarily for fresh air. Based on…
Should you throw away or flush a tissue?
In a world with so many single-use items, knowing the most conscious way to dispose of them can…
Texas AG sues another Dallas doctor over ban on gender-affirming care for minors
The Texas attorney general has sued a fourth doctor, alleging violations of the state’s ban on providing gender-affirming…