Texas Republicans help pass Trump budget bill cutting healthcare, food stamps
| May 22, 2025
Texas lawmakers played key roles in passing President Trump’s budget bill, which funds tax cuts for the wealthy by cutting Medicaid and food stamps.
Texas House signals expanding state’s medical marijuana program
| May 13, 2025
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House Bill 46 would increase the number of health conditions eligible and would offer smokeable products under the state’s medical marijuana program.
The financial cost of autism management: Navigating expenses and resources
| April 23, 2025
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While all 50 U.S. states have laws requiring private insurers to cover some level of autism-related care, coverage details vary, and out-of-pocket costs can still be significant, Rula explains.
Telehealth for pets? It’s the cat’s meow, a Texas lawmaker says.
| April 1, 2025
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Animal health care experts raised concern that telehealth would lead to misdiagnosis and erode what little care already exists in rural Texas.
Making it in DFW: Dallas-founded Ann’s Health Food finds that compassion is good business
| March 26, 2025
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DFW chain Ann's Health Food Center & Market has survived 41 years by running a compassionate, community-focused business.