As May unfolds each year, Mental Health Awareness Month serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of mental well-being and the crucial need for equitable access to mental health services. This observance sheds light on the prevalence of mental …

Mother’s Day is traditionally celebrated with joy and affection, commemorating maternal bonds and honoring the influence of mothers in society. For many, it’s a day filled with warm reunions and cherished memories. However, for some, the day brings a mixture …

In a monumental stride towards revolutionizing healthcare in northeast Houston, the Harris Health System recently marked the ceremonial start of construction on a new Level 1-capable hospital, set to transform the current Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital site.

A significant stride was taken in enhancing healthcare infrastructure in Northeast Houston as the Harris Health System, in collaboration with UTHealth Houston and local governmental authorities, celebrated the groundbreaking of a new $1.6 billion hospital facility. This event marks the …

The United States has new rules for how dogs are brought into the country, and they go into effect in August.

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday detailed the medical abnormality he experienced in 2010 that he said was caused by a worm that entered his brain and then died, marking his first public explanation of the incident.

Eating ultraprocessed foods is associated with an early risk of death, according to a 30-year study — but different foods have different impacts.

US lawmakers have introduced a bill that aims to limit the amount of heavy metals found in baby food through stronger regulation and enforcement by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Francis Page, Jr. and the entire staff of Houston Style Magazine mourns the profound loss of Dr. Milton D. Moore, a renowned dermatologist whose innovative skincare solution revolutionized care for the black community in Houston and beyond. Dr. Moore, the …

On Friday, May 10, 2024, Legacy Community Health will celebrate the groundbreaking of its latest facility, the Legacy Pasadena Southmore Clinic, set to enhance healthcare services in the Pasadena community. The event, symbolizing a significant advancement in local healthcare availability, …

In an enduring commitment to the mental wellness of young Houstonians, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston (BGCGH) are enhancing their mental health services, thanks to a substantial $120,000 grant from Houston Methodist. This funding marks a significant …

In many countries, up to 1 in 5 new mothers experience a mood or anxiety disorder. Unfortunately, these conditions often go undiagnosed and untreated due to lack of awareness and stigma, and everyone pays the price.

A stricter abortion law that takes effect in Florida on Wednesday — dropping the state’s 15-week ban to a six-week ban — will likely affect thousands of people seeking abortion care within the first month alone.

Does it ever feel as if your anger courses through your veins? Well, that isn’t too far off, according to new research. Feelings of anger adversely affect blood vessel health, according to a study published Wednesday in the Journal of …

After a sharp rise in women dying in pregnancy, childbirth or postpartum earlier in the Covid-19 pandemic, rates decreased significantly in 2022, according to a new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, Black women still …