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Houston Sailor deploys with USNS Mercy in support of COVID-19 response
Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Jesús Montes, from Houston, places a blood sample on a test slide for microscopic staining aboard Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) March 26. Mercy deployed in support of the nation’s COVID-19 response efforts, and will serve as a referral hospital for non-COVID-19 patients currently admitted to shore-based hospitals
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Pictured are blood samples part of a Moderna Covid-19 vaccine trial in Nashville, Tennessee, on November 2021. Moderna announced on March 23 that its Covid-19 …
Published on March 23, 2022
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Pictured are blood samples part of a Moderna Covid-19 vaccine trial in Nashville, Tennessee, on November 2021. Moderna announced on March 23 that its Covid-19 …
Published on March 24, 2022
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Sickle Cell Trait Tied to Higher Kidney Failure Risk for Blacks
Black people with a trait for sickle cell anemia appear to have double the risk of kidney failure that requires dialysis, a new research suggests.
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Family-commissioned autopsy says George Floyd's death was homicide
Preliminary results from an independent autopsy commissioned by George Floyd's family found that his death in the custody of Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was "homicide caused by asphyxia due to neck and back compression that led to a lack of blood flow to the brain," according to a statement from the family's attorney.
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3 Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season
Want to give back this holiday season? There are many ways to get into the charitable spirit. And if you need some inspiration for how to go about benefitting those in your local and global community, consider the following ideas.
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An experimental HIV vaccine has been found to induce broadly neutralizing antibodies among a small group of volunteers in a Phase 1 study. A health …
Published on December 1, 2022
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Chrisette Michele On Inauguration: ‘Black Twitter Is Not All Of Black America’
If you thought it was over for Chrisette Michele, think again. The Grammy Award winner has new music, a new podcast and a new political agenda?
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This Terrifying Infographic Shows How Much Time We Spend on Social Media
If you’re worried that you might be spending too much time procrastinating on Instagram and Facebook rather than actually doing anything productive, then fear not, for it appears you’re not alone. New statistics on the average person’s social media consumption habits have emerged courtesy of Mediakix, and the results make for some grim reading.
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Mardi Gras Truck Crash: Driver Had .232 blood-alcohol Level, Police Say
The man accused of driving a truck into a Mardi Gras parade crowd, injuring 28 people, had a blood-alcohol level almost three times the legal limit, New Orleans police said Sunday.
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Breast-feed Now, Avoid Diabetes Later
Breastfeeding has been known to come along with an over-supply of benefits for the mother. From weight-loss, speedy after-birth healing, decreasing breast and ovarian cancer risks, healthy hormone releases and now a source for prevention to Type 2 Diabetes.
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Elizabeth Holmes Trial: Jury says it is deadlocked on three counts
The jury tasked with determining the fate of Elizabeth Holmes, the former CEO and founder of failed blood testing startup Theranos in her criminal trial, said that it is unable to come to a unanimous verdict on three of the eleven counts.
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Science Confirms Turmeric Can Be As Effective As 7 Drugs
Turmeric or Haldi as they call it in Hindi was revered for it’s spiritual significance. Often referred to as The Golden Spice, Kitchen Gold or The Spice of Life, turmeric is a common accessory in wedding rituals and prayer ceremonies in the Eastern part of the world. Originally the spice was used in rites and rituals intended to promote fertility, prosperity and spiritual purification.
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Don’t Let Diabetes Take the Sweetness From Your Holidays!
If you have diabetes, the holiday season can be a time of great trepidation. If I eat cake, what will happen to my blood sugar? Will I gain weight? Can I eat just one piece of sweet potato pie and stop? Totally exacerbated, you throw your hands up and decide, “I just won’t eat anything!”
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he US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the US Food and Drug Administration are recommending that the United States pause the use of …
Published on April 13, 2021
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The Health Museum Donates 3,000 Face Masks and 3,000 Hand Gloves from its own DeBakey Cell Lab
Today, The John P. McGovern Museum of Health and Medical Science donated 3,000 face masks and 3,000 hand gloves from its own DeBakey Cell Lab to medical staff at Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital.
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Can Apple Cider Vinegar Help With Weight Loss?
The claims are everywhere: If you add apple cider vinegar to your daily diet, it will help you lose weight. "Research supports the use for weight loss," declares one manufacturer.
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Extreme Heat Kills: Record Temps Leave Us All Vulnerable
If you clicked on any major news site this week, there was one consistent headline that would be difficult to miss, let alone ignore: “Hottest Day Ever Recorded on Earth.”
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Police rescue woman chained in basement of Niagara Falls home
A woman is recovering after being rescued by police from the basement of a Niagara Falls home, where officers said she was chained.
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69: THE SAGA OF DANNY HERNANDEZ (Hulu)
Part investigative documentary, part real-life gangster movie, 69: THE SAGA OF DANNY HERNANDEZ unpacks the life of polarizing rap sensation and internet troll Tekashi69. One of the most controversial figures in contemporary pop culture, 69 repeatedly broke the internet with his sensationalist music videos and social media beefs before infamously testifying against Brooklyn gang the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods in a landmark trial.
