(NO MUSIC) HEALTH MINUTE: MILLIONS MISSED CANCER SCREENINGS
After sharp declines in cancer screenings during the first year of the pandemic, researchers looking at 2021 hoped to find screening rates had returned to normal. A new study shows that was not the case. In today's Health Minute, a …
Physician reassures sufferers of chronic COVID symptoms that relief is possible
Loss or distorted sense of taste and/or smell. Brain fog. Tinnitus. Fatigue. Digestive issues. For millions of COVID survivors, some of the most life-disrupting symptoms didn’t go away after they tested negative. Worse, many are told by their doctors that …
Is There A Black Doctor in the House?
Where are all the Black doctors? They are hard to find. On average, about 5.7% of all the doctors in the US are Black according to data from the Association of American Medical Colleges. Although enrollment of African Americans in …
Just Desserts By the Girl Scouts Kicks Off the 2023 Cookie Season
Houston area celebrity chefs teamed up with the Girl Scouts of San Jacinto to create unique desserts using Girl Scout cookies as their key ingredient at the 12th annual Just Desserts. This event is one of the kickoff events for …
Popcorn guy puts a pop to his swagger as he prepares for the Oscars
On Friday, Jason Grosboll, also known as the "popcorn guy" got suited up for one of the biggest nights of his life— the Oscars.
Enter Your Product Now in the 2023 H-E-B Quest for Texas Best
With nine years under its belt buckle, H-E-B is pleased to announce the call for entries for the 10th Annual H-E-B Quest for Texas Best. Submissions will be accepted February 22 through April 6. Qualified participants will compete for a …
Documentary examines racial disparity in childbirth health
A new documentary film examines troubling numbers showing racial disparity in childbirth outcomes and healthcare.
Lighting up online — Akron business owner uses TikTok to grow candle business
An Akron small business owner is running her company and raising her daughter, as a stay at home mom, insider her Akron home.
Most young people aren't getting latest Covid-19 booster, but they're not filling hospital beds at three large health care systems
As the US mulls over its future Covid-19 vaccination plan, data from three large health care systems indicate that even though a small percentage of people under age 65 have gotten the new Covid-19 booster, people this age are not …
Changes to US school meal program helped reduce BMI in children and teens, study says
Changes to school nutrition standards that pushed more fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy products significantly decreased kids' and teens' body mass index after the standards were implemented in 2010, a new study finds.
Why 'body doubling' could help you accomplish more
Once a week, ADHD coach Robin Nordmeyer joins a Zoom meeting of other coaches while she writes blogs, does administrative tasks or works on content for presentations she has been putting off. Nordmeyer, who has ADHD, isn't necessarily using the …
Teens, especially girls, are experiencing more violence, suicidal thoughts and mental health challenges, CDC survey finds
Teen girls in the United States experienced record high levels of violence, sadness and suicide risk in recent years, amid "significant" and "heartbreaking" declines in youth health and well-being overall, according to data published Monday by the US Centers for …
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Butters Up Guests for National Potato Month
February marks National Potato Month and Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is celebrating with its famous giant bakers. Whether you want a classic baked potato, a baked potato with barbecue meat or even a Buffalo Chicken Baked Potato, Dickey’s does it all.
Give Your Valentine a Sweet Treat from Kolache Factory
Kolache Factory, a unique and fast-growing national pastry chain based in Katy, Texas, is showing customers nationwide some love this Valentine’s Day!
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Spreads Love with Valentine’s Day Deals
Roses are red, violets are blue, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has Valentine’s Day dinner covered for your party of one or two!
