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A year after Medicaid unwinding started, more than 2 million …

WebMore than 2 million Texans have lost Medicaid coverage since continuous enrollment ended last April, according to the latest data from the Texas Health and …

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New study says less salt can lower blood pressure and your …

WebHigh blood pressure can lead to stroke and heart disease – both are leading causes of death in Texas. But a new study suggests cutting 1 teaspoon of salt from your …

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Racial disparities in health care persist in Texas, new study finds

WebAccording to a new report from the Commonwealth Fund, Texas has more severe racial and ethnic health disparities than other states in the Southwest.. Black and …

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How lack of insurance pushed East Texas diabetes rates above the

WebIn Smith County, where Tyler is, 11.8% of adults who are 20 years old and older had been diagnosed with diabetes as of 2020. Angelina County, where Lufkin is …

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Why are COVID-19 infections high in North Texas right now

WebBlame new variant JN.1. COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations and deaths have been steadily climbing in Texas since December. The latest data from the Texas …

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Proposed changes to state Medicaid plans could shake up …

WebThe move, which has not been finalized, would drop three large health plans run for two decades by nonprofit children’s hospitals, including Fort Worth's Cook …

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Study finds increase in lung cancer among younger women. A …

WebThe state health department says lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer death in Texas. Older patients tend to get it most, but a new study finds younger …

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Medicaid unwinding exposed a ‘crisis’ in the system as 1.7 million

WebSince redetermination began earlier this year, about 1.7 million Texans have lost coverage—almost a million of them kids, according to KFF, a health policy …

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As respiratory illnesses surge nationally, Texas doctors are worried

WebLong COVID can include pulmonary, respiratory, and even neurological symptoms. The winter holidays brought about a national surge in respiratory illnesses, …

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Fresh Air Weekend: St. Vincent; Kids and mental health

WebSt. Vincent offers tension, release and sonic "jump scares" on All Born Screaming. Child psychiatrist Harold Koplewicz says kids are experiencing …

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Emergency room overflow: Flu cases ‘on the rise’ across Tarrant …

WebDuring the week of Dec. 17 and Dec. 23, tests for the virus came back 25% positive out of the 1,514 patients who were tested. “Flu is definitely on the rise,” said Dr. …

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What we know about the hacking attack that targeted the U.S.

WebNPR's Scott Simon speaks to Bruce Japsen, senior healthcare contributor at Forbes, about a major healthcare provider getting hacked and what that means for patients.

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Denton And Collin Counties Are The Healthiest In Texas, Where

WebEverything from a long commute and local food options to the number of physicians on call and people in poverty affects a community’s overall health.

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Dallas church launches a pregnancy center to counter anti …

WebA 25-year-old woman from Texarkana, Texas, whose husband and nursing toddler waited outside in their car, is guided by lab technician Stephannie Chaffee as she …

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COVID-19 cases are down, but Dallas County officials urge staying …

WebDr. Philip Huang, left, director of Dallas County Health and Human Services, checks in with health workers during an influenza vaccine event at Eastfield College in …

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New COVID-19 testing sites open across North Texas to combat

WebDallas County Health and Human Services is opening four new COVID-19 testing locations across the county to keep up with testing demand, like previous vaccine …

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Tarrant Health director addressed accusations in letter before

WebCommissioner Roy Brooks, a Democrat who was on the Tarrant County Commissioners Court when Taneja was hired, said he was the best public health …

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Reports of neglect, abuse shut down Fort Behavioral Health's …

WebFort Behavioral Health Center has halted its adolescent programs after a Fort Worth Star-Telegram investigation revealed allegations of abuse and neglect, as well as …

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Tarrant County Sheriff Bill Waybourn blames latest jail death on …

WebTarrant County Sheriff Bill Waybourn on Thursday blamed a lack of mental health care for the latest death in the jail, which is currently under criminal investigation …

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Arlington church mourns, offers support following Bowie High …

WebSt. Andrew’s United Methodist Church opened its doors for Arlington residents April 26 to gather in prayer following a shooting outside Bowie High School …

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Colleges don't have to refund tuition because COVID moved …

WebA former SMU grad student sued the school on behalf of all students who paid tuition for the spring 2020 semester, only for COVID to force schools to move classes …

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West Dallas residents weary of an unwelcome neighbor, want …

WebGAF is a roofing materials company headquartered in New Jersey. It operates an asphalt shingle factory in the 2600 block of Singleton Boulevard.

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Listening to Iron & Wine's new album 'Light Verse' KERA News

WebNPR Music's Robin Hilton talks to Scott Detrow about Iron & Wine's first solo album in seven years.

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