2017

A scientifically-debunked theory linking childhood vaccines and autism got new life with the news that a proponent of the theory was reportedly asked to head a new autism commission.

New health guidelines call for parents to give infants food containing peanuts, a reversal of previous advice on how to keep children from developing allergies.

Men who eat a lot of red meat seem most likely to develop a painful colon condition, according to a new study.

In this week’s Q&A, we interview Daniel Ostermayer, an assistant professor of emergency medicine at the UTHealth McGovern Medical School.

In this week’s Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights No One Cares About Crazy People.

Researchers have discovered a gene variant which controls the desire to drink alcohol, potentially leading to a treatment or cure for binge drinking and alcoholism.

U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan vowed that the Affordable Care Act will be replaced with a new health strategy when it is repealed, although he offered few specifics.

Cigna has stopped coverage for $600 EpiPens and CVS Pharmacy has dramatically lowered prices for a competing device with a different brand name.

The Tribune hosts a conversation with state Reps. Joe Moody of El Paso and Four Price of Amarillo on the state of mental health in Texas on Jan. 26 in Austin. For more information on the event, click here.