The 2026 U.S. Dietary Guidelines introduced an up-side down food pyramid that prioritizes meat, fats, and full-fat dairy. How healthy is this new food framework? We’re joined by Dr. Nate Wood, head of culinary medicine at the Yale School of Medicine and a former chef to talk about avoiding processed foods and eating healthy.
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A new assessment projects that the July 4 floods in Kerr County could result in more than 6,000 adult PTSD cases and 2,000 serious emotional disturbances in children without sustained access to mental health services. -
The City of San Antonio has activated the Emergency Operation Center to coordinate efforts as a harsh winter storm affects the South-Central Texas and the Hill Country. -
Today on Texas Matters — A first-of-its-kind survey shows how Texans experience violence. And how changes at the post office can impact the coming election. -
An annual report from the American Heart Association shows deaths from heart disease and stroke are down, encouraging news after the rate went up in the early years of the pandemic. -
Just one year after the worst measles outbreak in the country began in West Texas, public health officials said the U.S. could lose its measles elimination status. Public health leaders from North Texas and Lubbock warn declining vaccination rates could increase risk of future measles outbreaks. -
According to a recent study many Latino communities are dealing with unsafe levels of microscopic airborne pollutants. These pollutants penetrate deep into the lungs and bloodstream and can contribute to asthma, lung cancer, strokes, and neurological disorders. -
For 24 hours, it was unclear which mental health and addiction programs would survive and who would still have jobs when the dust settled. -
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 longer for mental and behavioral health services. -
The Jan. 3 snapshot, though incomplete, indicates a stabler marketplace and less coverage loss than many experts and insurers feared. -
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. has ordered a dramatic reduction in the number of vaccines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control. Does this mean you should change the number of vaccines your child receives? A practicing pediatrician in Texas is among the large number of children's health experts who say no.
