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NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 are joining Texas Health Resources as they celebrate over three decades of impact with the Puttin’ on the Pink Fashion Luncheon on Wednesday, April 9, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. The luncheon will have food, fun, and a beautiful fashion presentation! Sponsorships are available by clicking HERE. Proceeds benefit…

Health and Human Services is planning to cut 10,000 jobs across the sprawling department.

There is a shift in a conversation that every woman will have with their loved ones — and doctors. It’s about peri-menopause — the mid-life phase when a woman’s body goes through hormonal changes before menopause. Two North Texas monks are on a mission to make sure women know where to turn for answers. Bianca Castro has more.

Learn how Signify Health can bring expert healthcare straight to your doorstep with in-home healthcare solutions.

Two filmmaker monks bring in experts on women’s health for first of its kind event in Dallas.

Get ready North Texas! NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 are thrilled to invite you to Family Fit Fest, the ultimate community wellness event of 2025! Mark your calendars for an exciting day on Saturday, April 26, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Dallas Market Hall. Admission is FREE and parking is FREE! Join in the wellness fun with Honorary…

Pope Francis was discharged from the hospital Sunday after more than five weeks of recovering from pneumonia in both lungs.

Grimes, who shares three children with Elon Musk, opened up about her recent diagnoses as she shared her thoughts on learning disabilities in children.

As potential Medicaid cuts loom over millions of Americans, parents of children with severe disabilities are trying to grapple with what life might look like without the health care program. “If we lose it, it will be utterly devastating,” said Lindsay Latham, of Springfield, Virginia. Her 10-year-old son Calvin has polymicrogyria, a rare brain malformation that affects his speech, his...

The measles outbreaks in West Texas and New Mexico have surpassed a combined 350 cases.

It’s spring and if you feel like your seasonal allergies are worse every year, it’s not just in your head (or your sinuses).

Colon cancer is on the rise in the U.S., with one-in-five diagnoses in people younger than 55, according to the American Cancer Society. Dr. Arif Kamal explains how the cancer is diagnosed and what you can do to lower your chances of getting it.

In a statement, Nestlé USA announced a voluntary recall of four frozen meal products.

Measles outbreaks in West Texas and New Mexico are now up to nearly 320 cases, and two unvaccinated people have died from measles-related causes.

On the five-year anniversary of the pandemic this month, we’re reflecting on the ways it changed the way we work and how industries are adapting.

This month marks five years since the COVID-19 pandemic. NBC 5’s Alanna Quillen tells us how remote and hybrid work has transformed our lives. 

State health officials will give an update on Tuesday about the measles outbreak in North Texas. NBC 5’s Larry Collins tells us the details.

The new FDA-approved treatment uses a patient’s own tumor and immune system to fight the disease.

Measles has been reported in about a dozen states, but Texas is the epicenter. NBC 5’s Phil Prazan and Gromer Jeffers with the Dallas Morning News speak to health officials about plans for North Texas.

At 35, Katie Dutton is already a rectal cancer survivor, an ordeal that started with seemingly benign symptoms doctors initially dismissed.

Ultraprocessed foods like chicken nuggets and soda and make up about 60% of the American diet.