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Black Wall St. Returns to Houston For Its 2nd Annual Legacy Weekend Celebrating Black Economic Excellence, Wealth & Community

Houston will host the 2nd Annual Black Wall St. Legacy Weekend Nov. 6–8, 2026, bringing together entrepreneurs, families and community leaders for three days of financial education, business development and generational wealth building.

CVS to split into two companies, in major breakup of its $117 billion healthcare empire

CVS is breaking up one of America’s biggest healthcare empires! The pharmacy giant plans to split its retail drugstores from Aetna and Caremark by 2028—but what does the historic shakeup mean for patients, prescription costs and the future of healthcare?

Expecting a new grandchild? Here’s why you may need to see your doctor first

Expecting a new grandchild? Doctors say grandparents can help protect newborns from dangerous infections by getting up to date on key vaccines—including Tdap, flu, RSV, COVID-19 and measles. Find out which shots to discuss with your doctor before that first …

Washington reports first US bird flu death of 2026; health officials say risk to the public is low

A deadly bird flu case in Washington marks the first U.S. death from H5N1 in 2026, raising fresh concerns about infected dairy herds, farmworker safety, and whether America is adequately tracking the virus as flu season begins.

A record number of health professionals are running for office. Could they help heal US politics?

Doctors are trading stethoscopes for campaign signs! With at least 125 healthcare professionals running for office in the 2026 midterms, the post-COVID push to bring medical expertise into America's political decision-making is gaining unprecedented momentum.

Nonprofit gives young Georgia author battling sickle cell disease her own book signing

At just Amiaya Brown is turning her fight with sickle cell into a story of courage and creativity, inspiring her community with her first book—and preparing for a life-changing bone marrow transplant with her little brother as her donor.

Politics can be stressful, but voting may help you live longer

Could voting help you live longer? A groundbreaking study links voter participation to a lower risk of premature death, adding a surprising health benefit to the power of civic engagement.

Obamacare continues to shrink as enrollment opens for 2027

Millions of Americans are walking away from Obamacare as skyrocketing premiums, shrinking subsidies and rising healthcare costs leave families struggling to afford coverage and put essential medical care out of reach.

Hayden Panettiere death investigation closed by police in South Carolina

Actress Hayden Panettiere’s death investigation is officially closed, with authorities ruling the 36-year-old star’s fatal overdose an accident amid renewed attention to her public struggles with addiction.

New study suggests 3 in 4 former NFL players who died from 2008 to 2023 had CTE

A new study estimates that 3 in 4 former NFL players who died between 2008 and 2023 had CTE, raising urgent questions about football’s long-term brain health risks and player safety.

What to know about cychlorphine, a drug more potent than fentanyl

A powerful new synthetic opioid linked to at least 122 U.S. deaths is raising concerns among health experts—but what is cychlorphine, how dangerous is it, and why is it showing up in counterfeit pills?

Students show support for Jalen Hurts as he undergoes treatment for blood clots

Philadelphia students are rallying behind Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts with a heartfelt “QB1” tribute as he undergoes treatment for blood clots, honoring the star who has given back to their schools and community.

Coleman Champion: Briauna Rivers Proves That Purpose, Perseverance and Motherhood Can Transform Life’s Detours Into Destiny

Houston mother Briauna Rivers is turning life’s challenges into a brighter future through Houston City College’s Coleman College, proving that determination and purpose can transform dreams into opportunity.

Eagles fans turn mural into giant get-well card for Jalen Hurts

Philadelphia Eagles fans are turning a beloved mural into a powerful show of love and support for Jalen Hurts as he faces a health challenge.

Forget ‘ferritin face’ — experts explain the truth about iron deficiency

Constant fatigue, brain fog, or hair loss could signal more than exhaustion—new iron-testing guidelines aim to help doctors catch iron deficiency earlier, even before anemia develops.

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