Category: Public Health

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an industry-wide investigation into major feminine hygiene and cosmetic brands over concerns that consumers are being misled about toxic chemicals in their products. The state’s top legal official issued civil investigative demands to several leading tampon and pad manufacturers, including Tampax, Kotex, L., and LOLA. The inquiry will […]

Uninsured and underinsured residents in North Texas have a rare opportunity to receive professional skin care at no cost on Wednesday. In honor of World Skin Health Day on July 8, two local charitable clinics are opening their doors for a specialized event aimed at removing financial barriers to healthcare and catching potential skin issues […]

A major health disparity across Dallas has sparked renewed discussion among business and healthcare leaders about its long-term economic consequences. At a recent Dallas Regional Chamber (DRC) Opportunity Summit, nearly 300 executives gathered in Dallas to examine how improving public health could directly strengthen economic mobility across the Dallas–Fort Worth region. One statistic drew particular […]