The latest health care news from The Texas Tribune.
A North Texas man charged with capital murder after slipping mifepristone into his girlfriend’s food signals another attempt to rein in abortion pills. Full Story
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The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship to take effect in certain states in 30 days. Full Story
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Although Patrick and hemp industry leaders have quarreled over the risks and benefits of THC, cannabis researchers say it can be addictive but doesn’t usually cause widespread psychosis or brain damage. Full Story
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Texas remains younger than other states, but the number of older Texans has outpaced that of any other age group. Full Story
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Texas and other states have criticized a decision by the national psychologist licensing board to add another expensive test in order for psychologists to become certified. Full Story
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Hemp industry leaders say they agree with regulations similar to how the state regulates alcohol. Full Story
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This week, we run an emergency episode to discuss Gov. Greg Abbott vetoing Texas THC ban and calling a special session. Will redistricting end up on the agenda? Full Story
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Abbott cited uncertainty over federal funding of the program as his reason for rejecting the state’s participation. Full Story
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More than 3 million people call rural Texas home, and many lack access to a primary care doctor. Full Story
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A federal judge determined the state illegally institutionalized severely disabled people for decades, often in poorly run facilities. Full Story
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State chapters of the nonprofit group that provide meals to seniors are waiting to hear from Washington how much of a hit their battered budgets will take. Full Story
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The court split 6-3 along ideological lines on a case from Tennessee. About two dozen states have similar bans in place. Full Story
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Texas hemp users stockpile products and consider moving out of state as ban looms, saying the medical marijuana program is currently an untenable alternative. Full Story
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Amid a quiet legislative session for health, lawmakers’ priority legislation reinforced the U.S. health secretary’s agenda. Full Story
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Three months ago, Texas lost $700 million in unspent federal pandemic-era funding. Full Story
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Texas has strictly defined man and woman, leaving trans Texans in legal limbo. Full Story
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Lawmakers have approved funding clinical trials for ibogaine as a treatment for addiction and brain trauma. It comes as Texas contemplates banning THC. Full Story
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Of the more than 100 bills aimed at LGBTQ+ people in the state, less than 10 were approved by lawmakers this session. Full Story
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The facility will bring mental health resources closer to the largely rural region that’s home to nearly 436,000 people. Full Story
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Legal challenges have failed, elections haven’t moved the needle and the fight for a narrow clarification shows how immovable these laws are. Full Story
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