Survey: U.S. vaccination gap between white adults, minorities has closed

Spectrum Local News Health 9/28 9:20A Ryan Chatelain

The gap between whites and minority groups who have been vaccinated for COVID-19 has been virtually erased, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation.

Texas Education Agency mask mandate policy triggers federal probe

Spectrum Local News Health 9/22 4:07A Craig Huber

U.S. Department of Education announced investigation in a four-page letter.

Texas surpasses 60,000 COVID-19 deaths

Spectrum Local News Health 9/20 5:44A Craig Huber

Case numbers are slowly improving.

Supporting Healthy Lung Function

Advance ER 9/19 11:10P

Tips to Keep Your Lungs Healthy Whether you have a chronic respiratory condition or not supporting your lung health is vital especially amid the ongoing COVID-19 epidemic. Our team at Advance ER offers tips on how to keep your lungs healthy and...

Insulin price capped at $25 for insured diabetics, but burden of cost for supplies remains

Spectrum Local News Health 9/17 12:16A Stacy Rickard

Texas became the 19th state to sign legislation to lower insulin costs, enacting a co-pay cap at $25 for insured individuals.

Neurolens appoints Pierre Bertrand as CEO

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 9/16 8:36A Plamedie Ifasso

Neurolens announced Wednesday its appointment of Pierre Bertrand as chief executive officer effective immediately.  Bertrand has more than 20 years of marketing and strategic expertise. In his new role, he will oversee the development and...

Your Cancer Prevention Checklist

Advance ER 9/15 11:10P

Cancer Screening & Prevention Recommendations Just like brushing your teeth and scheduling your next dental cleaning, taking care of your body and scheduling recommended screenings is a vital part of your health. Cancer can have a devastating...

Number of Texans hospitalized with COVID-19 under 13,000

Spectrum Local News Health 9/15 4:27A Craig Huber

Moderate improvement seen across the state.

AG Ken Paxton halts Paris ISD’s dress code mask requirement

Spectrum Local News Health 9/15 3:21A Craig Huber

Policy was put in place in August.

'It’s not a scary plant': Behind-the-scenes peek into hemp farming

Spectrum Local News Health 9/14 11:15A Amber Hughes

Pur Isolabs hemp farm is producing CBD products that can have health benefits for Texans.

Nonprofit newsroom works tirelessly to explain abortion ban

Spectrum Local News Health 9/12 5:45P Olivia Levada

The 19th is a women-founded newsroom dedicated to writing about gender, politics and policy.

Seguin ISD superintendent takes to social media to express COVID concerns

Spectrum Local News Health 9/11 2:06P Lauren Kendrick

The rising number of cases is having an impact on the attendance rate.

Texas records 23,700 new COVID-19 cases, 408 additional fatalities

Spectrum Local News Health 9/10 4:50A Craig Huber

Comes as President Biden issues new vaccination orders.

Fort Worth ISD mask mandate to take effect Sept. 13

Spectrum Local News Health 9/10 2:55A Craig Huber

Facial coverings to be required at all indoor facilities.

Health Wildcatters accelerator unveils its newest cohort of 10 startups

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 9/10 1:00A Kevin Cummings

The number of companies in Health Wildcatters’ portfolio is up to nearly 90, with the newest batch of startups joining its health tech-focused accelerator program.  The Dallas-based seed accelerator has unveiled its newest batch of 10 startups...