health care

Some U.S. states now allow over-the-counter sales of ivermectin, sparking debate over drug access, regulation, and evolving public health policies.

When the local clinic closed, many lost access to basic care. Virtual options exist, but barriers like cost and connectivity remain.

Millions would be left without health insurance. Signing up for health plans on the Affordable Care Act marketplaces would be harder and more expensive.

Cole Schmidtknecht, 22, had insurance but couldn’t afford to refill his asthma inhaler after the cost jumped from $70 to more than $500.

If the money lapses this year, 5 million are expected to lose coverage and others would face premium hikes in 2026.

Her comment came in response to an attendee who yelled that proposed GOP cuts to Medicaid would cost lives.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

Stephen J. Hemsley returned as CEO after Andrew Witty’s surprising decision to leave the insurance giant.

A new U.S. government study provides the most complete picture yet of early-onset cancers, defined as cancer diagnosed before age 50.

The national recognition of nurses and their contributions takes place May 6-May 12 every year.

The Affordable Care Act requires insurers to cover a range of preventive services, including cancer screenings, statins and HIV-prevention medications.

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.

Discussing what you can look forward to at Family Fit Fest on Saturday, April 26.

Dallas native Jovelyn Castellanos is focused on healthcare innovation, helping female healthcare providers become entrepreneurs in STEM fields.

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.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services manages government-funded health insurance programs, monitors infectious diseases, inspects foods and hospitals, and more.

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...