Houston Community College Unveils Game-Changing LVN to ADN Program: Bridging Grit to Greatness in Nursing
In the heart of the Texas Medical Center, where innovation pulses and healing hands shape the future, Houston Community College (HCC) is making a bold and much-needed move. This fall, HCC’s Coleman College for Health Sciences will officially launch its …
Making these lifestyle changes reduce chronic disease, even if you have a genetic risk
Better health for your whole body can be broken down into just seven factors, according to a new study. Life’s Simple 7 is the American Heart Association’s guidelines for achieving and maintaining ideal cardiovascular health. The factors include not smoking, …
A new recall of injected penicillin may put gains against syphilis in peril
Drugmaker Pfizer is warning doctors that it expects to run low on supplies of Bicillin L-A, a long-acting injection of the antibiotic penicillin, the preferred option for treating syphilis during pregnancy.
Here’s why you might be spending more on health care next year
Battered by multiple years of high health care costs, employers are planning to shift more of the expense to workers in 2026, a new survey released Wednesday found. Just over half of employers are planning to adjust their health insurance …
Harris Health’s Towering Leap Forward: A New Era of Healing Rises in Northeast Houston
Houston is no stranger to innovation, and Harris Health is making sure the momentum doesn’t skip a beat. A bold new chapter in healthcare is unfolding in the heart of northeast Houston, where Harris Health is building a state-of-the-art 12-story …
USA Vein Clinics Shines Light on Vein Health with Free “Glow and Flow” Event in Houston During UV Awareness Month
July marks Ultraviolet (UV) Awareness Month, a crucial time to spotlight how summer sun not only impacts skin health but can also exacerbate lesser-known conditions like varicose and spider veins. As temperatures soar, USA Vein Clinics is stepping up in …
Sliding vaccine rates hang over vote on CDC director nominee as US measles cases hit dangerous milestone
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday tallied the highest number of US measles cases since the disease was declared eliminated a quarter-century ago, just as a key Senate committee split the vote to advance President Donald …
Commissioner Sid Miller Mobilizes TDA Relief Efforts for Flood-Stricken Texans
As deadly floods ravage communities across Central Texas, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is stepping up in a big way. Over the weekend, Miller directed the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) to activate emergency resources to support farmers, ranchers, and …
A Legacy of Excellence: MD Anderson Earns Sixth Magnet Designation with Distinction—Setting a New Gold Standard in Oncology Nursing
In a resounding affirmation of dedication, innovation, and world-class care, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has once again proven why it stands among the elite in global health care. On June 24, 2025, MD Anderson achieved its …
BJ’s Restaurants Turn Up the Heat with a S’mores-Inspired Pizookie®, Summer Brews & All-American Flavors
Summer is officially in session—and BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse is serving up the ultimate way to toast the season. Starting June 26, foodies and beer lovers alike can indulge in the return of the fan-favorite Graham Cracker S’mores Pizookie®, alongside …
Deaths from heart attacks are way down. Here’s what’s killing us instead
Heart disease is the leading cause of death around the world. However, overall heart disease death rates over the past five decades dropped by 66% in American adults age 25 and older, according to a new study. Even better, deaths …
Come Get That Money: HCC Launches Full-Ride Nursing Scholarships to Help LVN’s Level Up — Fast!
If you’re a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) and dreaming of trading scrubs for RN stripes, now’s the time to come get that money! Houston Community College’s Coleman College for Health Sciences is rolling out a career-elevating opportunity that doesn’t just …
Texas at a Crossroads: Ricky Williams and Cannabis Leaders Urge Governor Abbott to Veto SB 3 — “Don’t Fumble Our Future”
In an electrifying show of unity, Texas cannabis advocates, professional athletes, veterans, and small business owners have drawn a line in the Lone Star soil — urging Governor Greg Abbott to veto Senate Bill 3 (SB 3) before it devastates …
FDA approves twice-a-year injection for HIV prevention
A drug currently used to treat certain HIV infections has also, on Wednesday, received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration to be used to prevent HIV.
CDC vaccine advisers to vote on thimerosal in flu shots at first meeting of new panel
A newly posted agenda for next week’s meeting of the just-appointed group of outside vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention includes a discussion and vote on thimerosal in flu vaccines, a preservative tied to debunked …
