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Upcoming HHS report will link autism to common pain reliever, folate deficiency in pregnancy, Wall Street Journal reports

An upcoming report from the US Department of Health and Human services is likely to link the development of autism in children to a common over-the-counter pain reliever, and it will reference a form of the vitamin folic acid as …

Using the phone while you poop greatly raises hemorrhoid risk, new study says

There’s nothing like shutting the bathroom door, maybe even locking it and hiding away from one’s family, even just for a few minutes. The toilet has long been a sanctuary to catch up on some light reading and, for the …

HHS employees demand RFK Jr. resign for ‘compromising the health of this nation’

More than 1,000 current and former employees of the US Department of Health and Human Services wrote a letter to Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday, arguing that his leadership has “put the health of all Americans at risk” …

A Seamless Pathway to Healthcare Leadership: HCC and ACE Open Doors to Master’s Degrees

Houston’s future healthcare leaders just received a powerful boost. Thanks to a groundbreaking partnership between Houston City College (HCC) Coleman College for Health Sciences and the American College of Education (ACE), students now have a clear, affordable, and accelerated pathway …

Taco Bell taps into Y2K nostalgia with favorites-filled ‘Decades Y2K Menu’

Early 2000s nostalgia isn’t just hitting fashion trends and box office sequels. Taco Bell is tapping into fan favorites from two decades ago with its new Decades Y2K Menu.

Kraft Heinz is splitting into two companies

Kraft Heinz, the gigantic packaged foods business, is splitting into two separate publicly traded businesses, the company announced Tuesday, the latest mega food business to unwind its strategy to offer everything for everyone.

Deion Sanders keeps baseball ‘close to’ him as he recovers from life-altering cancer scare ahead of Colorado’s season kickoff

In his heyday within the global spotlight, no one in the sporting world multitasked better than Deion Sanders. A unicorn within the white lines, “Prime Time” dominated opponents and singlehandedly got fans out of their seats with his unmatched athletic …

Type 2 diabetes prevented with adherence to Mediterranean diet and exercise, study finds

A combination of a lower-calorie Mediterranean diet, exercise and nutritional support kept overweight to severely obese people between the ages of 55 and 75 from progressing to type 2 diabetes, a new study found.

Type 2 diabetes prevented with adherence to Mediterranean diet and exercise, study finds

A combination of a lower-calorie Mediterranean diet, exercise and nutritional support kept overweight to severely obese people between the ages of 55 and 75 from progressing to type 2 diabetes, a new study found.

Fall is here? It is at Starbucks as Pumpkin Spice Latte returns

It might not feel like fall. Beaches are still full this week ahead of Labor Day, and school hasn’t started in much of the country. Temperatures are still in the 80s in some places.

World Transplant Games 2025 Conclude in Dresden with Emotional Finale – ‘Best Games Ever’

The 25th World Transplant Games in Dresden, Germany, wrapped up after seven unforgettable days of sportsmanship, resilience, and life-affirming stories. Athletes, families, and supporters from around the globe celebrated what many are calling the “best games ever,” marking a milestone …

California resident tests positive for plague

A Lake Tahoe area resident has tested positive for plague, California health officials said Tuesday. Officials said they believed the resident was infected after being bitten by an infected flea while camping in the South Lake Tahoe area.

Measles outbreak is over, Texas health officials say

The measles outbreak centered in West Texas – one of the largest and deadliest in centuries – has ended, state health officials announced on Monday.

Eli Lilly hikes Mounjaro prices in the UK to make weight-loss drug cheaper in the US

Eli Lilly will significantly increase the price of its weight-loss drug Mounjaro in the United Kingdom in a bid to bring down prices in the United States after weeks of pressure from the Trump administration.

Nyam Nyam: Houston’s Downtown Destination Where Korean BBQ Meets Texas Soul

When it comes to dining experiences that dazzle the senses and warm the heart, Nyam Nyam in downtown Houston delivers with style, flavor, and flair. On Thursday, June 19th, the dynamic IC Marketing Team — Isabella Ramirez Garcia and Carolina …