Nicole Villalpando

In rural communities where mental health care isn't available, the St. David's Foundation brought it to town through its Libraries for Health program

Ten Austin schools have had cases of whooping cough. Pertussis can be vaccinated against, but is especially dangerous for young children, pregnant people and people with weakened immune systems

U.S. News & World Report nursing home rankings for 2026 looked at data the facilities supplied to the federal government. 

Broken ribs don't have to heal on their own with new surgery technique

Next 10 years promises two Dell Medical School hospitals, more specialists advancing care, plus a focus on technology and primary care to prevent disease and make health care more cost effective. 

Learn more about new FDA recommendations on oral fluoride supplements and what doctors recommend for oral care in young children.

With federal subsidies decreasing, more than a million people in Texas are expected to opt out of coverage. Here's what you need to know, even if you don't have an Affordable Care Act plan.

Pertussis can be dangerous for babies, pregnant women and people with compromised immune systems. Vaccination rates in schools have fallen below herd-immunity thresholds.

Austin plastic surgeon donated care to good Samaritan who tried to protect trans woman during attack at Barton Springs in July. 

Mail-in stool kits such as Colorguard can detect warning signs, but gastroenterologists say a colonoscopy is still the most reliable way to prevent colon cancer.