Ayesha Curry Bringing New Restaurant to Houston in 2018
Come 2018, Houston will be home to a new restaurant owned by Ayesha Curry. The NBA wife, who has a growing resume, already has business deals with Cover Girl and Food Network.
Looking Diabetes in the Eye During Diabetes Awareness Month
When an eye doctor peers into the back of your eye, a diabetes diagnosis could be staring back. An eye examination can be the first step in detecting diabetic retinopathy, a condition where high blood sugar damages blood vessels in …
Born Before 22 Weeks, 'most premature' Baby Is Now Thriving
Courtney Stensrud and her husband call their fun-loving, spunky daughter a miracle. The now 3-year-old girl was born at just 21 weeks and four days after conception. "She may be the most premature known survivor to date," according to a …
MUSC Cancer Researcher Elected into National Academy of Medicine
Chanita A. Hughes-Halbert, Ph.D., has been elected into invited to join the National Academy of Medicine (NAM), the first woman and first African-American from South Carolina, to attain that distinction.
“BroVember” Campaign Encourages Black Men Around the World to Grow Beards to Raise Money to Empower Young Black Boys
This November, Lite it Up Beard Oil is putting a new spin on BroVember by donating money to organizations that support the healthy physical, emotional and spiritual development of young black boys.
In a Small Kentucky Coal Town, Joblessness Leads to a Health Crisis
In the small Appalachian town of Hazard, Kentucky, doctors at the local medical center have identified a high-stakes epidemic that has them scrambling in a race against time.
The Doctor Transforming Elite Athletes with Her All-seeing Eye
Look left, look right. Look up, look down. Whatever you may observe, whatever you may come across, you won't spot the things that Dr. Sherylle Calder can see.
Men's Health Gets the Silicon Valley Treatment
For nearly a decade, 26-year-old entrepreneur Zachariah Reitano had only talked to one person about his erectile dysfunction: his doctor, who also happened to be his father.
McDonald's Offers Veterans and Current Military Free Extra Value Meal on Veterans Day
HOUSTON, TX – Participating McDonald’s restaurants in the Greater Houston Area will honor military servicemen and servicewomen with a free Extra Value Meal this Veterans Day, Saturday, November 11. Veterans and current members of the military are invited to enjoy …
Drug Makers Are Leading the Way on R&D
Over five million Americans suffer from Alzheimer's disease. While a few drugs can temporarily alleviate symptoms, there's no treatment that slows the progression of the underlying disease; so family members watch helplessly as their loved ones' minds fade away.
Most Obamacare Enrollees Could Pay Less for Policies Next Year
While it's true that premiums for the popular silver Obamacare plan could shoot higher for 2018, most enrollees could actually end up paying less for coverage next year.
Madagascar Plague Outbreak Has Killed 133, May Be Slowing Down
The spread of a plague outbreak in Madagascar may finally be slowing down. The epidemic, which began in August, has taken the lives of 133 people and resulted in 1,836 suspected or confirmed cases.
Drugmaker's Ties to Nonprofits Pose 'conflict of interest'
A leading advocacy group for Alzheimer's patients has stopped accepting funding from a Southern California drugmaker following a CNN investigation into the company that sparked a government probe.
There Are Health-tracking Wearables for Babies, Too
In their Atlanta home, 6-month-old Avery giggled and rolled on his piano mat, kicking his tiny feet into the air, while his mother, Crystal King, quietly checked his temperature on her cell phone.
American Woman Wins NYC Marathon for 1st Time in 40 Years
It's been a long time running -- four decades to be exact -- since an American woman broke the finish line tape at the New York City Marathon, but Olympic medalist Shalane Flanagan did just that on Sunday.

