Eating more fruits and vegetables could improve your sleep, study shows
A new study finds that eating more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains during the day could lead to deeper, more restful sleep at night.
Health insurers pledge to streamline ‘prior authorization’ process
UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and dozens of other insurers promised Monday they’re working to scale back a health care practice that leads to delays and complications.
These states are most attractive to "dark" personalities, study suggests
People with a “dark factor of personality” are associated with behaviors like aggression, cheating, narcissism, exploitation and more.
West Nile virus in Harris County: First case of 2025 confirmed
Health officials have confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus in Harris County this year. Here's what we know.
Cannabis use could double risk of heart death, study warns
Researchers in a new study found that cannabis use may lead to a greater risk of a heart attack and stroke.
FDA approves new twice-yearly HIV prevention shot. Here's how it works
In two recent studies, this new shot reportedly nearly eliminated new infections in people at substantial risk of HIV.
General Mills to remove artificial dyes from products after Texas AG investigation
General Mills says “certified colors" will be removed from all U.S. cereals and K-12 school foods by summer of 2026.
Trump administration to end LGBTQ+ youth support on 988 crisis line
The 988 Lifeline will end its LGBTQ+ youth support option in July, raising concern among advocates.
Home Chef, Marketside brand recalls pasta sold at Walmart, Kroger stores
The listeria outbreak in multiple states has killed three people and led to one pregnancy loss, according to federal health officials.
Cancer could be detected three years before diagnosis with experimental blood test
Test could detect tumors earlier when they are more curable, researchers say.
Harris County wins lawsuit against HHS, restores millions in public health funds
A district court judge has sided with Harris County in a lawsuit over public health funds that were illegally eliminated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services earlier this year.
Texas measles outbreak: Six new cases reported in latest update
Texas health officials are reporting six new cases of measles Tuesday tied to an outbreak in West Texas.
Senators propose bill to ban prescription drug ads
Senators Bernie Sanders and Angus King have introduced the End Prescription Drug Ads Now Act, a bill that would ban all direct-to-consumer prescription drug advertising.
Houston cancer survivor returns to Texas Children's Hospital as nurse
Nurse Kristen Waller has come full circle. Once a baby fighting cancer at Texas Children's Hospital, her journey inspired her to become a nurse. Now, she works alongside the oncologist who helped save her life.
Bruce Willis' wife confesses she 'wants it all back' in raw Father's Day tribute to actor
A Father's Day tribute to the Hollywood star celebrates how he teaches 'resilience and unconditional love' despite frontotemporal dementia.