Olivia Newton-John Battling Breast Cancer Again
Olivia Newton-John is postponing her tour as she battles breast cancer for the second time.
What You Need To Know About Ticks
As summer heat descends, replacing balmy spring breezes, ticks are becoming active in many regions of the United States. In the coming months, some experts predict that ticks and the diseases they cause will be more abundant due to warmer …
Gina Rodriguez Suffers From Anxiety
The star of "Jane the Virgin" has opened up about having anxiety. Gina Rodriguez recently posted a video of herself, makeup-free, on Instagram as part of the "Ten Second Portraits" project by her friend, photographer Anton Soggiu.
Powerful New Antibiotic Could Halt Superbugs
Scientists in the United States have developed a vital tool in the battle against superbugs by re-engineering a decades-old antibiotic.
The Healthiest Way to Improve Your Sleep: Exercise
If you're one of the third of all Americans who suffer from insomnia -- roughly 108 million of us -- put away your sleeping pills. Science has a much safer solution.
Latin American Chef Sues Houston Restaurant
Chef Omar Jose Pereney was the young force behind Peska Seafood Culture. He helped bring Mexican import Peska to Houston according to Eater Houston.
Houston Private Chef Delivers on Healthy & Delicious Food
When one is challenged to make healthier meal choices, but also lives in a city where comfort food is plentiful, the variety of dining venues are endless, plus you want to eat something that tastes good no matter what; how …
9 Important Facts About Lupus You May Not Know
Lupus is a chronic disease that many people have heard of but actually, know very little about (except maybe that Selena Gomez has it). We’ve compiled a list of nine important facts to know about lupus, with help from prevention.com.
Black Business Partners Disrupt Multi-Billion Dollar National Coffee Supply Chain with Roots Java Coffee
African Bean Company is the first nationally certified, African American owned coffee supply company providing national distribution. The company’s coffee is branded Roots Java Coffee.
San Diego Zoo Kids Brings World of Animals to MD Anderson Pediatric Cancer Patients
The University of Texas MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital today debuted San Diego Zoo Kids, a new television channel for patients and families featuring real-life zoo animal experiences through closed-circuit television. The innovative programming now is available on TV monitors …
Nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office Estimates American Health Care Act Will Cause 23 Million Americans to Lose Healthcare Coverage
Statement of Harold P. Wimmer, National President and CEO of the American Lung Association, in response to the updated nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) score on the American Health Care Act (AHCA):
Cannabidiol Slashes Seizures In Kids With Rare Epilepsy, Study Finds
Cannabidiol, which is found in marijuana plants, reduced the number of convulsive seizures in children with a severe and often fatal epilepsy disorder, according to research published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine. Among children taking cannabidiol, the …
Texas Mom to Volunteer at Ultimate Hike to Support Children’s Cancer Research
When Melana Ligertwood’s son Max was only 8 weeks old, he was diagnosed with stage IV neuroblastoma, which affects 7% of all children with cancer. The lives of everyone in their family came to a sudden halt.
Women’s Health: Supporting Community-Based Efforts to Help Families Eat Healthy Food
May is Women’s Health Month and it's never too early or late to make healthy changes so you look and feel your best! You can take control of your health and help others in your family too!
Red Nose Day Founder Says 'Love Actually' Short Was An Easy Sell
In just a few days, "Love Actually" fans will find out what has happened to their favorite characters since the film first turned audiences into absolute mush 14 years ago.
