Taco Bell expands cult-favorite Baja Blast as it doubles down on drinks
Taco Bell’s Mountain Dew Baja Blast is getting its first permanent new flavor in two decades, the chain’s latest push into the fast-growing beverage sector.
Episcopal Health Foundation Unveils Bold Strategic Framework to Transform Texas Health by 2030
Imagine a Texas where your zip code no longer determines your lifespan, where mothers live to see their children grow, where every family has access to nutritious food, and where preventable diseases like diabetes no longer cast a shadow over …
Building Forward: Harris Health’s Virtual Coffee & Conversations Brings Big Opportunities to the Table
Grab your favorite brew and log in for a jolt of innovation, because Harris Health System is pouring out more than just coffee at its upcoming “Coffee & Conversations” session. Set for Monday, August 18, 2025, from 9:00 to 10:00 …
Here are good and bad ultraprocessed foods, according to the American Heart Association
Step aside, MAHA. The country’s largest heart-health organization has just released its long-awaited guidelines for the consumption of ultraprocessed foods, or UPFs.
Fort Bend County Health & Human Services Hosts Community Blood Drive: A Chance to Give the Gift of Life — and Ice Cream! 🍨🩸
In a heartwarming celebration of compassion and community, Fort Bend County Health & Human Services (FBCHHS) is hosting a Community Blood Drive on Wednesday, August 13, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and every local hero is invited.
Comfort Foodies Serves Up Back-to-School Relief with Free Kids’ Meals on School Nights
As Houston families transition from summer fun to homework, sports practices, and jam-packed weeknight routines, one beloved local restaurant is stepping up to lighten the load. Comfort Foodies, the vibrant eatery blending the soulful heart of the South with the …
Fort Bend County Unites to Save Lives: Community Blood Drive on August 8 Offers Free Gifts and Hope
Give the gift of life – donate blood and save lives!
From Viral to Mobile: PVAMU Senior Jayla Stanford Rolls Out Sweet Success with TreatsDippedByJay Food Truck
At just 21 years old, Prairie View A&M University senior Jayla Stanford is redefining what it means to be young, driven, and unstoppable. What began as a creative hustle in high school has grown into a booming dessert brand—TreatsDippedByJay—and now, …
Common allergy medication’s risks outweigh its usefulness, experts say
vqDr. Anna Wolfson says she sees dangerous misuse of the allergy medication diphenhydramine in her clinic every day.
Justin Timberlake reveals Lyme disease diagnosis
Justin Timberlake is sharing that he has been “battling some health issues” as he concludes his Forget Tomorrow World Tour, including that he was recently diagnosed with Lyme disease.
Houston Back-to-School Bash Returns to Support Students and Families
Houston’s biggest back-to-school event returns with free supplies, live entertainment, scholarships, and resources for local families.
Is the ‘fibermaxxing’ trend good for you? Yes, and here’s why
Chia seeds, goji berries, strawberries and raspberries: A TikTok user going by the name “impamibaby” is filling her pretty wooden breakfast bowl with fiber-rich foods and filming it, inspiring her audience to eat more of the nutrient she says has …
What you eat may impact your lung cancer risk, according to a new study
There are many reasons to avoid ultraprocessed foods, including a link with heart disease, diabetes and obesity, but an increased risk of lung cancer may be yet another, a new study suggests.
FIRST ON CNN: Fighting early-stage Alzheimer’s with intensive lifestyles changes works, study finds
As her memory faded from Alzheimer’s disease in her late 50s, Tammy Maida began to lose track of her life. Car keys, eyeglasses and her purse disappeared multiple times a day. Key characters in novels she was reading were forgotten. …
Dr. Susan Monarez confirmed to lead CDC
Dr. Susan Monarez was confirmed to lead the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday in a 52-47 Senate vote.
