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46 ice cream trucks are being seized in a New York City crackdown

Shell corporations, millions in fines, and a sting operation in New York City. It's not a noir film; it's a crackdown on ice cream trucks.

An Illinois Dad Gives Son (a Heart Transplant Recipient) One of His Kidneys: Father’s Day Will Be Extra Special This Year

June is a month full of family and fun, especially on the third weekend when families gather to celebrate dads. Father’s Day has become a very special holiday for the De La Cruz family of DeKalb, Illinois. Their prayers were …

Main Squeeze Juice Co. Opens New Location in The Woodlands

Main Squeeze Juice Company, a newcomer to the more than $5 billion juice market, is opening its fourth location in the Houston metro area on May 24.

CVS plans to expand HealthHubs to 1,500 stores by 2021

CVS really wants people to think of it as a one-stop destination for all their health needs.

Turkey Leg Hut Expands in Third Ward with Launch of TLH Express Truck

The Turkey Leg Hut is expanding to give the to-go crowd a whole new way to enjoy their famous Texas-sized turkey Legs.

Quest Diagnostics says 12 million patients may have had their personal information exposed

Quest Diagnostics said the personal information of 11.9 million customers has potentially been compromised.

Eliminate Stress & Pain with Float Therapy

Float..float onnnnn. Every time I think of float therapy I automatically play “Float On,” by The Floaters in my head. I’m sure float therapy is nothing like what they were thinking about when they wrote the song, but it’s EVERYTHING …

Encourage Healthy Eating Habits in Kids

As a parent, instilling healthy eating habits in your children at an early age can aid in proper growth and development. Eating well goes a long way toward maintaining a healthy weight, increasing energy levels and improving moods while also …

Houston’s First Latin Restaurant Weeks Launches on June 2nd

Latin Restaurant Weeks, a two week initiative promoting Latino-owned restaurants in the Houston area, will launch on June 2. Running until June 16, participating restaurants will offer prix-fixe menus for lunch and dinner.

A teen needed a stable home to make the kidney transplant list. So his teacher took him in

Damien, 13, didn't believe it when he found out his new foster parent would be his math teacher, Finn Lanning.

Natural ways to prepare for this season’s coughs and colds

There’s never a convenient time for your child to get sick. While missed school (and work!) days are going to happen, there are steps you can take to minimize them. As a pediatrician and a parent, I’m eager to share …

IKEA Hosts Swedish Midsummer Feast to Celebrate Summer

IKEA invites you to celebrate the start of summer and the longest day of the year with its annual Midsummer Smörgåsbord on Friday, June 21, 2019 at participating stores nationwide**. Tickets for IKEA’s all-you-can-eat buffet are available for only $16.99 …

Chemists build a better cancer-killing drill

An international team of scientists is getting closer to perfecting molecule-sized motors that drill through the surface of cancer cells, killing them in an instant.

TSA now permits FDA-approved epilepsy drug containing cannabis on flights

A pediatric epilepsy drug containing cannabis that has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration is now permitted on flights, according to the Transportation Security Administration.

Sweet, Refreshing Summer Snacks

There’s no time like a hot summer picnic to let your patriotic spirit show. These all-American snacks featuring a classic favorite fruit – watermelon – are the perfect solution for nearly any summertime celebration.