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Scorching hot temperatures will be with us for a while. Hydration is not only key for humans, it's key for our furry friends, too.
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Experts weigh in on the challenges facing those with ADHD and discuss ways to manage symptoms.
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The case pitted prospective adoptive parents and Texas against the act, a federal law aimed at preventing Native American children from being separated from their extended families and their tribes.
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Senate Bill 8 and the state's so-called trigger law did not include exceptions for rape. Advocates say the bans not only restrict a survivor’s right to make important health care decisions, but they also add another level of trauma.
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The ongoing study improves on a method used as far back as the fifties for large-scale immunization programs.
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New parents in Texas will now be able to access doctor’s appointments up to a year after giving birth. A bill currently awaiting the governor’s signature extends postpartum Medicaid coverage from two months to twelve months.
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Pregnant moms on Medicaid will get health care coverage for a year, patients will get more detailed billing and nurses will get help with school loans. But efforts failed to gain steam for legalizing fentanyl test strips, increasing the pool of mental health professionals who accept Medicaid and expanding Medicaid benefits to more Texans.
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The Arlington Black Advisory Council hosted an inaugural State of the Black Arlington Community at UT Arlington.
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A North Texas breast surgeon agrees with screening earlier, but explains why she favors annual mammograms instead of exams every two years.
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Other legislation focuses on nursing workforce retention, as well as preventing insurance companies from denying claims for hearing aids based solely on cost.
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Arlington Fire Department Chief Don Crowson retires May 31. He's served about 40 years, through rapid development in the entertainment district, COVID-19 and natural disasters.
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Dr. Ximena Lopez, a pediatric endocrinologist in Dallas, has been at the forefront of gender-affirming medical care for trans youth in Texas for the past 10 years. Now, as the state prepares to ban this care for minors, Lopez announced she’s closing her practice and moving to California.
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A new study from UT Austin shows the outcome of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade on maternal health in Texas.
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Significant population growth and pandemic workforce losses combine to increase the need for nurses.