Lactation expert sees new moms sticking with breastfeeding amid baby formula shortage

Spectrum Local News Health 7/2 7:00A Amber Hughes

Breastfeeding can be challenging. But with a shortage of baby formula some moms are sticking with their own supply.

Overturning Roe v. Wade: How it could impact IVF fertility treatments

Spectrum Local News Health 7/1 1:38P Samantha-Jo Roth

Some worry that abortion laws could hinder people using IVF to start or grow their families.

Fourth of July fireworks can be triggering for those with PTSD. Here's how to help

Spectrum Local News Health 7/1 5:40A Sachelle Saunders

A doctor offers ways to help.

Report: 2 new monkeypox cases identified in Dallas County

Spectrum Local News Health 6/23 3:13A Antoinette Odom

Health officials report two new cases of monkeypox in Dallas County, stemming from international travel.

Parents eager for their children to get the COVID-19 vaccine

Spectrum Local News Health 6/21 2:47P Stacy Rickard

Parents eager for their children to get COVID-19 vaccine

Some parents hesitant to vaccinate small children

Spectrum Local News Health 6/20 12:38P Lourdes Vazquez

Some parents hesitant to vaccinate small children

2 cases of monkeypox reported in the Houston area

Spectrum Local News Health 6/20 7:57A Craig Huber

Three cases reported in Texas so far.

Doctors concerned over abortion laws restricting care for miscarriages

Spectrum Local News Health 6/14 12:17P Lakisha Lemons

"Now we’re in a situation where it challenges our ethics." says Dr. Leah Tatum.

Texas records another 5,069 COVID cases

Spectrum Local News Health 6/13 6:39A Craig Huber

Several Texas counties now at "Medium" COVID risk level.

Texan hopes book helps people understand reproductive health challenges

Spectrum Local News Health 6/12 11:42A Olivia Levada

Stephanie Tavera overcame a number of health challenges.

CDC raises COVID threat level to ‘medium’ for Travis and Hays counties

Spectrum Local News Health 6/10 5:57A Sunny Tsai

A total of 1,383 Texans are currently hospitalized with the virus.

Texas health officials report first case of Monkeypox in Dallas County

Spectrum Local News Health 6/7 11:25A Spectrum News Staff

Was identified in a Dallas County resident who recently traveled internationally.

Young caregivers ‘exist in the shadows,’ offer crucial help

Spectrum Local News Health 5/31 2:19A Associated Press

As many 10 million children in the U.S. may provide some form of care at home.

Dallas hospital can temporarily resume gender-affirming care

Spectrum Local News Health 5/12 12:12P Spectrum News Staff

The ruling comes as part of a legal case the clinic’s founder, Dr. Ximena Lopez, filed against Children’s Health of Dallas.

Texas joins multi-state amicus brief to ban child gender-affirming procedures

Spectrum Local News Health 5/12 4:14A Craig Huber

Supports Alabama’s Vulnerable Child Protection Act.