Asthma outlook for Texas cities shows improvement

Spectrum Local News Health 10/16 3:30A Lauren Kendrick

A report recently released by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America shows some Texas cities are challenging places to live if you have asthma.

As the shutdown drags on, these people will lose if health care subsidies expire

Spectrum Local News Health 10/16 2:58A Associated Press

If the tax credits expire, annual out-of-pocket premiums are estimated to increase by 114% — an average of $1,016 — next year, according to analysis.

Your Mental Health: Coping with dating app fatigue

Spectrum Local News Health 9/25 3:36A Nicole Clark, PhD

Dating apps aren't bad, but the highs and lows that come with trying to find your perfect match can take a toll on your mental health.

Researchers find asthma-related emergencies spike during back-to-school season, especially in...

Spectrum Local News Health 9/25 3:00A Geraldine Torrellas

Researchers at Dell Medical School say back to school leads to a spike in asthma-related emergency room visits.

Texas' new parental consent law leaves school nurses confused about which services they can provide

Spectrum Local News Health 9/8 7:18A Associated Press

Nurses worry they could face punishment for routine acts like offering bandages or handing out ice packs.

New technology makes life-saving progress against aneurysms in Texas

Spectrum Local News Health 9/3 3:30A Brian Scott

A Fort Worth man is among a handful in the country treated with a new medical device that he says saved his life when an aneurysm burst in his head.

Domestic violence cases against men are on the rise

Spectrum Local News Health 8/20 9:54A Valencia Jones

Advocates say too many male victims of domestic violence are afraid to speak out about their abuse.

Texas health officials declare end of measles outbreak

Spectrum Local News Health 8/18 5:50A Katharine Finnerty

Ninety-nine people were hospitalized, and two school-aged children died in the measles outbreak that began in late winter.

Advocates worry drug overdoses will rise due to federal cuts

Spectrum Local News Health 8/12 4:15A Geraldine Torrellas

Overdose deaths declined between 2023 to 2024 and advocates attribute this to naloxone distribution.

Tips for easing back to school anxiety in kids

Spectrum Local News Health 8/10 7:32A Nicole Clark, PhD

For many kids, going back to school triggers anxiety and even depression. But for parents, there are strategies to help your kids adjust.