'No vaccine required' is the latest tactic to attract workers
In the search for workers in this tight labor market, companies have courted new hires with the promise of higher wages, sign-on bonuses, ample vacation time, and childcare.
How to use food to boost your immune system
Want to fight off infectious diseases this winter? Consider boosting your immune system with nutritious food.
A second HIV patient may have been 'cured' of infection without stem cell treatment, in extremely rare case
Researchers say they have found a second patient whose body seemingly had rid itself of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes AIDS -- supporting hope that it may be possible someday to find a way to cure more people …
Pfizer signs license agreement to allow broader global access to its experimental Covid-19 antiviral pill
Pfizer said Tuesday it signed a licensing agreement to allow broader global access to its experimental Covid-19 pill. The agreement with the Medicines Patent Pool, a United Nations-
James Harden’s Thirteen Restaurant to Offer Holiday Parties with some of the City’s Best Private & Semi-Private Dining Rooms
James Harden’s signature fine dining restaurant Thirteen is offering up some of the most unique private and semi-private dining rooms in Houston for holiday parties this year!
Rice lab details conditions to decontaminate disposable masks
Here’s the recipe to decontaminate a disposable facemask: Heat it at 160 degrees Fahrenheit in an oven for five minutes. You can use your own oven.
Alpha Kappa Alpha to Bring Its Mobile Mammography Unit to Arizona in Support of the Navajo Nation Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention Program
Since its founding 113 years ago, the women of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® (AKA) have been on a mission to raise community awareness of critical health issues impacting African American women. Their primary focus has been on breast cancer …
AIDS Foundation Houston announces World AIDS Day 2021, Presented by Chevron
AIDS Foundation Houston, Inc. (AFH) will host their annual World AIDS Day event as a Virtual Experience on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. Emceed live by Houston Public Media’s Ernie Manouse, the fundraiser will support AFH in its mission to end …
Cosmopolitan Magazine Names MYX Light Best Celebrity Wine
Cosmopolitan Magazine has named MYX Light the Best Celeb-Owned Wine, featured in the November 2021 issue, “The Only Awards You’ll Care About This Season Are the Cosmo Wine Awards.” According to Cosmopolitan editors, “The flavor of MYX Light is gentle, …
Festive Holiday Cocktails That Should Be On Your Radar
Skip the boring holiday cocktails this year and upgrade your drink selection with Tommy Bahama’s signature cocktails. Whether you’re in the mood for whiskey, champagne or rum, Tommy Bahama Restaurants has something everyone can enjoy.
How To Overcome the Holiday Blues
For the last 11 months, we’ve had to adjust our lives in many different ways because of the pandemic. As the holidays approach us, major life changes and family drama can intensify an already stressful situation.
Logan’s Roadhouse Debuts Menu Revamp Starring Cinnamon Rolls and Two All-New Desserts
Logan’s Roadhouse is updating the Roadhouse core menu with an array of decadent new desserts and more unreal flavors just in time for the holiday season!
KIPP Texas-Houston schools offering COVID-19 vaccines to younger students, staff, and families
KIPP Texas-Houston schools is one of the first school districts in the area offering COVID-19 vaccines to younger children. Yesterday, 85 children got their first dose of the vaccination at our first clinic for 5-11 year olds.
American Cancer Society and Four Historically Black Colleges and Universities Announce Groundbreaking Diversity in Cancer Research Program to Improve Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The awards provided through the DICR program are unique in cancer research. They provide a large amount of salary support for the four colleges to select clinical faculty who need more dedicated time for their cancer research and scholarly activities. …
Kroger Names Joe Kelley King Soopers President
The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced Steve Burnham, president of the King Soopers division, has announced his plans to retire from the organization, effective November 6. He will be succeeded by Joe Kelley, current president of the Kroger Houston …
