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As ivermectin goes over the counter, some pharmacists worry about a lack of guidance
Some U.S. states now allow over-the-counter sales of ivermectin, sparking debate over drug access, regulation, and evolving public health policies.
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Planned Parenthood clinics provide basic health care. If they close, where will many women go?
When the local clinic closed, many lost access to basic care. Virtual options exist, but barriers like cost and connectivity remain.
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Trump's ‘One Big Beautiful Bill' continues assault on Obamacare
Millions would be left without health insurance. Signing up for health plans on the Affordable Care Act marketplaces would be harder and more expensive.
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Parents sue over son's asthma death days after inhaler price soared without warning
Cole Schmidtknecht, 22, had insurance but couldn’t afford to refill his asthma inhaler after the cost jumped from $70 to more than $500.
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Republicans face new pressure to extend expiring Obamacare tax credits
If the money lapses this year, 5 million are expected to lose coverage and others would face premium hikes in 2026.
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Republican Sen. Joni Ernst defends proposed Medicaid cuts: ‘We all are going to die'
Her comment came in response to an attendee who yelled that proposed GOP cuts to Medicaid would cost lives.
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Sen. Joni Ernst booed after defending proposed Medicaid cuts: ‘We all are going to die'
Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa was booed during a town hall Friday after she defended proposed cuts to Medicaid by saying, “We’re all going to die, for heaven’s sakes.”
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Nursing students at UTA are working to fill the gap
Nurses at the University of Texas at Arlington are stepping up to fill the gap in health care workers. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat has the story.
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Wheelchair-bound North Texas veteran concerned after VA cuts limit home healthcare hours
Some Texas veterans trying to stay in their own homes as they age say that may no longer be possible after home healthcare benefits were slashed. NBC 5’s Allie Spillyards takes a look at the problems veterans face.
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North Texas veterans say VA cuts threaten home healthcare
Some North Texas veterans trying to stay in their own homes as they age say they fear that may no longer be possible after some benefits were slashed.
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UnitedHealth CEO suddenly steps down for ‘personal reasons'
Stephen J. Hemsley returned as CEO after Andrew Witty’s surprising decision to leave the insurance giant.
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Cancer before age 50 is increasing. A new study looks at which types
A new U.S. government study provides the most complete picture yet of early-onset cancers, defined as cancer diagnosed before age 50.
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National Nurses Week 2025: What to know about the celebration
The national recognition of nurses and their contributions takes place May 6-May 12 every year.
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Supreme Court to hear challenge to Obamacare rule on free preventive care
The Affordable Care Act requires insurers to cover a range of preventive services, including cancer screenings, statins and HIV-prevention medications.
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FDA warns about fake Ozempic in U.S. supply chain
The Food and Drug Administration on Monday urged patients and doctors to check that their Ozempic prescriptions are legitimate after the agency seized several hundred units of fake versions of the diabetes drug in the U.S., NBC News reported.
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5 Talk Street: Family Fit Fest 2025
Discussing what you can look forward to at Family Fit Fest on Saturday, April 26.
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Dallas native closing the gap in healthcare through tech and grants
Dallas native Jovelyn Castellanos is focused on healthcare innovation, helping female healthcare providers become entrepreneurs in STEM fields.
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Dallas woman works to close the gap in healthcare innovation through tech and grants
The City of Dallas continues to emerge as a leading tech hub welcoming entrepreneurs and startups and there’s one woman helping shake up the status quo, exclusively focusing on healthcare innovation. NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera reports how her background and experience have helped shaped her journey.
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What is the HHS?
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services manages government-funded health insurance programs, monitors infectious diseases, inspects foods and hospitals, and more.
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‘I had none of the symptoms': Bishop T.D. Jakes says he had a massive heart attack
Bishop T.D. Jakes says he’s grateful to be alive. For the first time, the Dallas pastor is revealing that a ‘massive heart attack’ caused an on-stage medical emergency during a sermon last year. Speaking exclusively to Craig Melvin on TODAY, Jakes detailed what happened in November 2024 during a Sunday sermon at The Potter’s House in Dallas. A livestream...