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Health Care

The cultivation rooms at Texas Original, a leading medical marijuana retailer in Texas.

Medical marijuana expansion advances in Texas Senate, promises wider access

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick pushes back against wave of pressure from industry he says is trying to kill a ban on hemp-based THC.

By Karen Brooks HarperMay 28, 2025

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's choice to be Secretary of Health and Human...

COVID vaccines no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women

Health secretary announced change on social media platform.

By The Associated PressMay 27, 2025

Exterior of Retro Revolution Smoke Shop, on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, in Dallas.

Hemp-based THC ban heads to Gov. Greg Abbott

Senate Bill 3 would criminalize the possession, sale and manufacture of the products sold in vape shops, convenience stores and other venues.

By Karen Brooks HarperMay 26, 2025

A nurse mixes a dose of the measles, mumps and rubella virus vaccine at a pop-up clinic at...

Streamline vaccine exemptions for Texas schoolchildren awaits governor’s signature

House Bill 1586 makes it easier for parents to access vaccine exemption forms. The Senate approved it late Sunday.

By Philip JankowskiMay 26, 2025

A doctor points to PET scan results that are part of a study on Alzheimer's disease at...

Letters to the Editor — Alzheimer’s research, Ukraine, the homeless

Readers share a story about dealing with Alzheimer’s; helping Ukraine; and believe more should be done to help the homeless.

By Letters to the EditorMay 25, 2025Opinion

Palestinians wait for food in Gaza. A reader urges everyone to a ceasefire.

Letters to the Editor — Helping Gaza, endangered species, sensitive data, Biden’s health

Readers urge helping Gaza’s people; question the Endangered Species Act; want our sensitive data protected; and claim Democrats were not trasparent about Joe Biden’s health.

By Letters to the EditorMay 23, 2025Opinion

House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, left, confers with Rep. Chip Roy,...

Texans differ on beauty of President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill

The House approved the legislation early Thursday on a largely party-line vote.

By Joseph MortonMay 22, 2025

FILE - Products d as containing synthetically derived delta-8 THC are offered for...

THC and Texas: 5 things to know about state leaders’ push to ban it

Medical marijuana is also allowed, but Texans have limited access.

By Karen Brooks HarperMay 22, 2025

A man sits outside his tent underneath I-35E near downtown Dallas Former Mayor Laura Miller...

Letters to the Editor — Helping the homeless, nursing shortage, rezoning, Fred’s in Irving

Readers loved the column about lifting 45 people out of homelessness; worry about the nursing shortage; talk about a rezoning area in Dallas; and share a story about Fred’s BBQ.

By Letters to the EditorMay 22, 2025Opinion

For years, federal health officials have told most Americans to expect annual updates to...

New federal rules for COVID boosters could delay shots for healthy adults, kids

The FDA expects it would need randomized, controlled trials for drugmakers to get approval for annual COVID booster shots.

By ReutersMay 20, 2025

Former Superior HealthPlan CEO Mark Sanders testifies before the Texas House Committee on...

Texas AG clears Medicaid health insurer in spying investigation

Attorney general says the company did not do anything illegal and its background firm did not engage in surveillance.

By Karen Brooks HarperMay 20, 2025

23andMe, which sold saliva collection kits to consumers wanting insight into their genetic...

23andMe sells gene-testing business to DNA drug maker

The company has struggled since a 2023 data breach gave hackers access to customer information.

By Bloomberg WireMay 19, 2025

A pair of volunteers return empty pallets after unloading food to sort and distribute for...

Letters to the Editor — No. 1 in hunger, ethical journalism, Medicaid, vaccines

Readers are disappointed Texas is No. 1 in hunger; appreciate the column on the paper’s challenges; shared how Medicaid saved her life; and worry about anti-vaccine sentiments.

By Letters to the EditorMay 19, 2025Opinion

Former U.S. President Joe Biden speaks at Advocates, Counselors, and Representatives for the...

Biden diagnosed with prostate cancer, his spokesman says

Former president and his family reviewing treatment options.

By ReutersMay 18, 2025

Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, speaks during a t subcommittee hearing of the House Judiciary...

Austin Republican Chip Roy helps block Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ from advancing

Conservative congressman says he wants significant budget cuts, changes to Medicaid before he can the proposal.

By Joseph MortonMay 16, 2025

Texas Rep. Jeff Leach, R-Plano, questions a proposed amendment to Senate Bill 2, a school...

Spying by state contractors will be illegal under bill sent to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott

Rep. Jeff Leach, R-Allen, filed the bill two weeks before revelations that Superior HealthPlan hired a background investigation firm to collect information on lawmakers years ago.

By Karen Brooks HarperMay 16, 2025

Anna Hicks places the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine in a refrigerator at the Andrews...

Texas reports one additional measles case; Three counties no longer have active spread

The measles outbreak that began in Gaines County has spread across three states, but its hold on several Texas counties loosened this week.

By Emily BrindleyMay 16, 2025

Sooner than later, we will again get to look at the figures Walking to the Sky.

Letters to the Editor — ‘Walking to the Sky,’ jet from Qatar, Medicaid, vouchers, doctors

Readers enjoyed the column on the Nasher sculpture; offer a solution to accept the Qatari jet; argue against cutting Medicaid; and worry about reliable health care.

By Letters to the EditorMay 16, 2025Opinion

The legislation would prohibit health care facilities, local governments, public officials,...

Health care workers would get whistleblower protections under bill Texas Senate ed

Health care facilities and local governments would be prohibited from retaliating against employees who report violations under the plan.

By Nolan D. McCaskillMay 15, 2025

U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey talks about Medicaid cuts at the Center for Transforming Lives in Fort...

Texas Democrats say GOP Medicaid proposal goes too far as some conservatives push for more

Overhaul of federal health care policy is part of the ‘big beautiful bill’ advancing through Congress.

By Joseph Morton and Emily BrindleyMay 15, 2025