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Here we go again: Egg prices are spiking. Here’s why

Supermarket prices are no longer skyrocketing – except, of course, if you’re buying eggs.

Bee Busy Wellness Center Champions Prostate Cancer Awareness and Early Screening for Prevention

September marks Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a critical opportunity to raise awareness about a disease that impacts 1 in 8 men during their lifetime. As the second most common cancer among men, prostate cancer is a serious health concern, and …

Thirteen by James Harden Serves Up Lobster Luxury for National Lobster Day

It’s time to get cracking! This Wednesday, September 25, 2024, Thirteen by James Harden, the chic Midtown Houston restaurant owned by the NBA superstar himself, is celebrating National Lobster Day in style—and at prices that won’t pinch your wallet. From …

*The Pink Awards 2024: Honoring Courage, Celebrating Survival, and Raising Awareness for Breast Cancer

In a world where empowerment and survival often intersect, the **Pink Awards 2024** promises to deliver a night that uplifts, honors, and shines a spotlight on one of the most critical health issues affecting Black women today—breast cancer. Hosted during …

Free Covid-19 tests will be available from the US government by the end of September

The US government plans to make more at-home Covid-19 tests available for free this month as the country heads into respiratory virus season with high levels of the coronavirus already circulating.

Coca-Cola is pulling its newest ‘permanent’ flavor from store shelves

Coca-Cola is discontinuing the production of its new Spiced flavor just six months after the soda hit shelves, marking the end of a disappointing attempt to attract younger drinkers.

Fish Company Taco Reopens in Galveston with a Splash: Fresh Look, Bigger Menu, Same Island Soul

Galveston, we’ve got great news for your taste buds! After a year of silent stoves and empty tables, the much-loved Fish Company Taco is back—better than ever. Under the stewardship of Raz Halili, the brain behind Pier 6 Seafood & …

Saddle Up for the Bold and Timeless: Lasso Motel Whiskey Hits the Market

In a market brimming with whiskey brands that often lean on tired tropes of Prohibition-era smugglers or Old West shootouts, one new contender is lassoing in some fresh, spirited flair. Enter Lasso Motel Whiskey, a bold and elegant new addition …

Race for the Cure Returns to Houston: Uniting the City in the Fight Against Breast Cancer

This fall, Houston’s streets will turn pink for one of the most inspiring and impactful events of the year. The Susan G. Komen® Race for the Cure returns to the Bayou City, bringing together survivors, supporters, and advocates to raise …

Hotel Lucine Welcomes Culinary Stars: Matt Sweeney and Daya Myers-Hurt

As Hotel Lucine approaches its first anniversary, it’s not just the ocean waves that are making a splash; the culinary scene is getting a major upgrade with the hiring of executive chef Matt Sweeney and the promotion of Daya Myers-Hurt …

FDA approves first flu vaccine that can be self-administered at home

The US Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the first flu vaccine that does not have to be administered by a health care provider, but it won’t be available in time for this respiratory virus season.

HHS Hosts Groundbreaking Inaugural Sickle Cell Disease Summit: Empowering SCD Warriors and Communities

In a historic move aimed at spotlighting a vital public health issue, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will hold its first-ever Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Summit on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at the Hubert H. Humphrey …

See where abortions are banned and legal — and where it’s still in limbo

Following the US Supreme Court’s June 2022 decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which eliminated a constitutional right to abortion nationwide, nearly two dozen US states have banned or limited access to the procedure. States where abortion is …

High lead levels found in cinnamon and spice blends from 12 brands, report finds

High levels of lead were found in 12 brands of cinnamon powder and multi-spice powders, according to testing released Thursday by Consumer Reports, a nonprofit that helps consumers evaluate goods and services.

The world’s best pizza for 2024 isn’t in Naples – or even in Italy. Here’s where it is …

Many New Yorkers will gladly tell anyone who’ll listen – and even those who won’t – about how they have the best pizza. And now they’ve got some mouth-watering new back-up for their long-standing culinary claims.