/health-wellness Health & Wellness en-US Copyright Thu, 15 May 2025 15:01:47 GMT /health-wellness/2025-05-15/texas-house-passes-bill-to-fund-clinical-trials-studying-ibogaine-for-opioid-use-disorders-and-other-mental-health-conditions Ibogaine, a naturally occurring psychoactive drug that is illegal in the U.S., is being used abroad to treat addiction, PTSD, depression, and traumatic brain injuries. Thu, 15 May 2025 15:01:47 GMT /health-wellness/2025-05-15/texas-house-passes-bill-to-fund-clinical-trials-studying-ibogaine-for-opioid-use-disorders-and-other-mental-health-conditions /environment-nature/2025-05-13/north-texas-record-high-temperatures-heat-weather Triple-digit temperatures are forecasted for parts of the region — about 20 degrees above the seasonal average. Tue, 13 May 2025 22:56:48 GMT /environment-nature/2025-05-13/north-texas-record-high-temperatures-heat-weather Olla Mokhtar /health-wellness/2025-05-13/2-north-texas-measles-cases-now-linked-to-west-texas-outbreak The two cases were confirmed as part of the outbreak by the Texas Department of State Health Services on Tuesday. Tue, 13 May 2025 19:32:11 GMT /health-wellness/2025-05-13/2-north-texas-measles-cases-now-linked-to-west-texas-outbreak Penelope Rivera /health-wellness/2025-05-12/rowlett-marley-mansour-nars-1-gene-therapy-rare-disease Marley Mansour, 11, is one of fewer than 100 people in the world with a particular mutation in the NARS1 gene. She's set to be the first person in the world to try an experimental gene therapy to treat the condition. Mon, 12 May 2025 10:07:00 GMT /health-wellness/2025-05-12/rowlett-marley-mansour-nars-1-gene-therapy-rare-disease Olla Mokhtar /health-wellness/2025-05-12/ut-southwestern-researchers-study-genetics-as-a-cause-of-autism Misinformation persists in news and social media about autism spectrum disorder, but UTSW researchers believe answers lie in genetic and environmental factors. Mon, 12 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2025-05-12/ut-southwestern-researchers-study-genetics-as-a-cause-of-autism Sam Baker /environment-nature/2025-05-07/dallas-parks-greenspaces-outdoors-mental-health In a city known for its sprawling highways and rapid development, green spaces in Dallas are proving to be more than just a luxury — they’re a public health necessity. A new study from Southern Methodist University reveals a powerful connection between access to nature and mental well-being, especially in historically underserved neighborhoods. Wed, 07 May 2025 17:44:28 GMT /environment-nature/2025-05-07/dallas-parks-greenspaces-outdoors-mental-health Katherine Hobbs /health-wellness/2025-05-05/texas-researchers-find-tech-use-over-time-may-reduce-risk-of-cognitive-decline Researchers from UT Austin and Baylor reviewed past studies to determine if tech use over time contributes to cognitive decline. They found just the opposite. Mon, 05 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2025-05-05/texas-researchers-find-tech-use-over-time-may-reduce-risk-of-cognitive-decline Sam Baker /health-wellness/2025-05-04/tarrant-county-confirms-first-measles-cases It’s not clear where the two patients contracted the disease. Sun, 04 May 2025 14:56:12 GMT /health-wellness/2025-05-04/tarrant-county-confirms-first-measles-cases Kathryn Miller | Fort Worth Report /government/2025-05-01/texas-health-human-services-benefits-personal-information-leaked At least nine state employees have been fired after they were accused of compromising thousands of Texas Health and Human Services Commission users. Thu, 01 May 2025 17:41:47 GMT /government/2025-05-01/texas-health-human-services-benefits-personal-information-leaked Penelope Rivera /health-wellness/2025-04-30/this-is-my-health-care-patient-in-gender-affirming-care-lawsuit-speaks-out The teen said they have felt frustrated and helpless since learning their anonymized medical records may be used in Attorney General Ken Paxton's lawsuit against their doctor. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 10:16:00 GMT /health-wellness/2025-04-30/this-is-my-health-care-patient-in-gender-affirming-care-lawsuit-speaks-out Kailey Broussard