Autism Speaks Brings Inaugural Empower Summit & Challenge to Houston, Advancing Inclusion and Support for the Autism Community
Autism Speaks is celebrating 20 years of impact with the launch of its inaugural Empower Summit & Challenge, an inspiring two-day event aimed at uniting autistic individuals, families, caregivers, and experts to foster inclusion and create meaningful change. Taking place …
Scientists Unveil Groundbreaking Biomarker to Predict Cancer Aggressiveness
In a revolutionary advancement for cancer diagnostics, researchers from Fred Hutch Cancer Center and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have identified a novel biomarker capable of predicting the aggressiveness and recurrence of tumors, particularly in meningioma brain …
Remembering Riverside Hospital: A Legacy and a Call for Change
Today marks what would have been the 100th anniversary of Riverside Hospital, originally founded as the Houston Negro Hospital in 1925. Established by Black doctors R.O. Roett, Charles Jackson, B.J. Covington, Henry E. Lee, and F.F. Stone, alongside philanthropist Joseph …
Chocolate prices are up 20% this Valentine’s Day as cocoa prices hit record
It will be harder to find sweet deals on chocolate this Valentine’s Day. In fact, the cost of chocolate might put a bitter taste in your mouth.
McDonald’s was having a rough 2024. An E. coli outbreak made it worse
Visits to McDonald’s plunged because of an E. coli outbreak last fall — and so did its profits.
Goode Company Brings the Ultimate Rodeo Experience to Houston in 2025
Houston’s rodeo season is just around the corner, and Goode Company is pulling out all the stops to help Houstonians celebrate in true Texas style! From live music at Armadillo Palace to a mouthwatering limited-time rodeo menu and an elevated …
A Love Affair with Science: The Health Museum’s Heartstrings Events Offer a Unique Valentine’s Experience
If you’re looking for a Valentine’s Day experience that breaks away from the predictable dinner dates and cliché chocolates, The Health Museum in Houston is offering a heart-pounding alternative—literally. Whether you’re celebrating with your ride-or-die besties or sharing a romantic …
Starbucks baristas are already complaining about doodling on your cups
Kermit the Frog. Coffee puns like “thanks a latte” and “a matcha made in heaven.” Drawings of dogs, cats, birds and bees.
Sisters Network® Inc. Relaunches Teens4Pink® Program with a Game-Changing Mobile App
Sisters Network® Inc. (SNI), the nation’s only African American breast cancer survivorship organization with over 25 survivor-run affiliate chapters, has taken its groundbreaking Teens4Pink® program to the next level. With the unveiling of an innovative mobile app, now available nationwide …
Top 4 Diseases Impacting Black Women: A Call for Awareness and Action
While life expectancy is increasing for some Black women, it still lags behind that of their white female counterparts. This disparity raises important questions: why is this happening, and how can we address it?
Tipsy Treats Toasts to One Year of Sips, Bites, and Good Vibes in Houston
Houston’s favorite grab-and-go cocktail haven, Tipsy Treats, is ready to raise a glass in style as it celebrates its one-year anniversary this Sunday, January 26, 2025. Located at 3839 Southwest Freeway, this boutique eatery and craft cocktail gem has captured …
Mela Vitamins Teams Up with WNBA Stars to Redefine Wellness for Black Women
When champions step off the court to champion a cause, the world pays attention. Mela Vitamins, a trailblazing wellness brand dedicated to women of color, is making headlines for its powerful new partnership with WNBA champions Azurá Stevens of the …
Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee: A Fierce Advocate for Justice Amid President Trump’s Disastrous Policy Shifts
As the political winds in Washington shift under President Donald J. Trump’s second term, the first days have already unleashed a wave of policy changes that are reverberating across the nation—and especially in Harris County. Among them is an executive …
Health and Hope: Free Mammograms, Vaccines, and Screenings at MLK Health Center
Mark your calendars, Houston! On Saturday, January 25, 2025, the Harris Health Martin Luther King Jr. Health Center is rolling out the red carpet for community wellness. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., this Health and Wellness Fair promises more …
UnitedHealth Group CEO: US health care needs to be ‘less confusing, less complex and less costly’
In its first financial results since its insurance unit CEO was fatally shot in New York City, UnitedHealth Group reported Thursday weaker-than-expected fourth-quarter
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