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Archive coverage tagged Texas. For the dated policy tracker, see the Texas state page.
43 articles · page 1 of 2 · Jan 14, 2026 – May 25, 2026
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Some Christians are turning to the Bible for dietary guidance, following a healthy nutrition plan that eliminates processed food and prioritizes whole foods.
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The “wellness” branded energy drink contains caffeine and some ingredients that may have health benefits in high doses, but there’s little research, a dietitian says.
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As three teens face charges in a string of weekend shootings and robberies, mental health is becoming part of the broader conversation in Austin. One suspect’s mother…
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Northwest Texas Healthcare System Behavioral Health is celebrating the opening of its new mental health clinic in Canyon.
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Texas Children’s Hospital must create the country’s “first-ever detransition clinic,” Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said in announcing a settlement over transgender…
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The agency that oversees behavioral health and social work providers has about 1,000 “pending” complaints against providers — hundreds more than it has received in…
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Texas is helping shape the future of psychedelic therapies. Here’s how they work and what access could look like.
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The school said it is “committed to supporting Brendan through his recovery process and to ensure his long-term health and well-being.”
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The Texas Medical Board is proposing tighter regulations around ketamine, a popular fast-acting sedative used to treat mental illness. The revised rules are expected to…
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Guaranteed income in retirement may reduce stress and help retirees live longer, study suggests. The post Research Finds Guaranteed Income in Retirement Can Actually…
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Teacher Retirement System of Texas boosted its holdings in Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS – Free Report) by 380.3% in the fourth quarter, according to the…
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Over time, the brain gradually loses some of its sharpness. But new research from Texas A&M University suggests that decline may be reversible with a nasal spray. In a…
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The state’s effort will get a boost from the federal government thanks to a new executive order from President Donald Trump.
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AUSTIN, Texas, April 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Texas is rewriting the future of mental health. With a $100 million commitment to ibogaine research, a growing…
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Some Texans on SNAP say the ban on using food stamps to buy sugary drinks and candy prevents quick fixes to low blood sugar conditions.
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Some Texans on SNAP say the ban on using food stamps to buy sugary drinks and candy prevents quick fixes to low blood sugar conditions.
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In an eight-hour committee hearing focused on fraud in social services programs, Texas lawmakers heard updates on how state agencies are responding to calls for stronger…
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Last year, state lawmakers set aside $50 million for research into the psychoactive drug, which can treat opioid withdrawal and other mental health conditions.
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The "Call a Boomer" payphone project aims to fight loneliness by connecting younger and older adults through candid, cross-generational conversations.
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world news U.S. news News ECM World News March 20, 2026 (San Diego) -- As part of our commitment to reflect all voices and views, we include links to a variety of news…
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From Smithville to Taylor to Martindale, libraries are offering mental health resources in areas where health infrastructure is scarce.
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Many men avoid therapy not because they refuse to talk, but because they quickly sense when the therapist cannot handle the truth they carry.
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(NaturalNews) Texas AG Ken Paxton issued a legal opinion extending SB 14's ban on gender-transition treatments for minors to include mental health professionals...
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Recent declines in overdose deaths across the nation suggest the opioid crisis may be reaching a plateau after years of mounting mortality. Overdose deaths fell 27…
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EINPresswire/ -- DreamWork Wellness Center is excited to announce the grand opening of its newest location in Sherman, Texas. This expansion brings advanced TMS therapy…
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Dr. John Buress, CEO of Dallas County's largest behavioral health provider, is set to retire at the end of April after over a decade with the organization. He spoke with…
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The Texas Legislature at least partially implemented less than a third of recommendations from the state’s 2024 Children’s Behavioral Health Strategic Plan, according to…
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A Texans Care for Children review finds Texas implemented only 8 of 31 children's behavioral-health recommendations, straining YES Waiver and crisis care.
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Study reveals police officers have higher mortality rates, dying younger from diseases like heart conditions and cancers, compared to the general population.
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Texas Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical that a woman who regrets her gender transition can't sue her therapist.
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Wondering which to drink: coffee vs. tea, and if one is better for you? Here, dietitians explain the health benefits and downsides of each.
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Connor Hilton, 17, said that after taking Accutane, a prescribed acne medication, he began to have suicidal and homicidal thoughts – thoughts that, his defense argued,…
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Outdated, albeit well-intentioned data privacy laws create the risk that many Americans will miss out on proven ways in which AI can improve their quality of life.
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Dallas Innovates, Every Day: Here's what's new + next in North Texas.A North Texas biotech company, working with researchers at the University of Texas at Dallas, has…
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Anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation and policy changes have left queer and transgender Texans to navigate a changing political and social landscape. Despite growing fear and…
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Night owls get a bad rep, but it might be time to leave that shame behind.
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About 40% of patients in Texas state hospitals have been admitted for more than a year, according to state data shared Wednesday. Long stays can mean people have to wait…
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Federal officials are reinstating hundreds of U.S. health workers who were laid off last year from a small health agency that aims to protect workers.
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Families and experts tell KSAT, the biggest core issue when it comes to kids mental health is that there are not enough mental health workers. That's especially true in…
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