Heart disease is rampant in parts of the rural South. Researchers are hitting the road to learn why

Spectrum Local News Health 8/17 2:00A Associated Press

Studies and data show rural populations in the U.S. are unhealthier and have lower life expectancy than Americans in urban areas.

Infant formula sold at H-E-B, CVS recalled for high vitamin D levels

Spectrum Local News Health 8/13 4:36A Christine Sanchez

The affected formula was sold under generic store brands CVS Health and H-E-B Baby

Dozens of pregnant women, some bleeding or in labor, being turned away from ERs despite federal law

Spectrum Local News Health 8/12 4:53A Associated Press

In Texas, medical and legal experts say the law is complicating decision-making around emergency pregnancy care.

Your Mental Health: Boosting mental toughness to be like an Olympian

Spectrum Local News Health 7/24 2:23A Nicole Clark, PhD

If you want to be an Olympian, mental toughness is an essential ingredient for a gold medal performance.

Study shows Texas is 2nd worst state for access to high-quality prenatal, maternal care

Spectrum Local News Health 7/20 9:03A Amber Hughes

The south dominates a list of states with the worst access to prenatal and maternal care.

Texas teen shares battle with rare digestive condition

Spectrum Local News Health 7/13 9:00A Agustin Garfias

Fewer than 0.3% of the world population is estimated to have Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome.

Mental health clinics across the U.S. are helping Latinos bridge language and access barriers

Spectrum Local News Health 7/13 12:31A Associated Press

The 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health showed that just over one-fifth of Hispanic adults reported having a mental illness.

Teladoc Health offers free telehealth visits for Texans impacted by Beryl

Spectrum Local News Health 7/12 3:33A Katharine Finnerty

A virtual health care company is providing free telehealth visits for Texas residents directly affected by Hurricane Beryl.

Officials caution Texas residents about mosquito bites due to West Nile and dengue virus cases

Spectrum Local News Health 7/11 10:35A Kelsey Leffingwell

The West Nile virus has been found in almost 800 mosquito samples across 24 counties, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.

Women in America say they are stressed and misunderstood

Spectrum Local News Health 7/11 6:43A Nicole Clark, PhD

Experts say a strong support system can act as a buffer for physical and mental stressors.

North Texas sees uptick in West Nile Virus cases

Spectrum Local News Health 7/9 8:00A Marcine Graham

Texas scientists working to prevent the spread of West Nile Virus

DSHS offers safety tips for Beryl storm victims

Spectrum Local News Health 7/9 3:14A Christine Sanchez

Never operate a generator inside a garage, even with the doors open.