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5 Things for Tuesday, February 28: SpaceX, North Korea, Plane Crash
Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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5 Things for December 4: Tax Overhaul, Trump's Tweets, CVS and Aetna
Missed the super moon? That's why we create these photo galleries for you. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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5 things for April 27: North & South Korea, Cosby, White House, Iran-Israel, Brokaw
Congrats to Baker Mayfield! He's the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft. He's headed to the Cleveland Browns, who always seem to pick first. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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Rep.Thierry Brings Attention to High Mortality Rate of Texas Moms During Childbirth
Facts indicate that Texas is currently the most dangerous place in the United States for women to give birth. Rep. Shawn Thierry is committed to fixing this endemic. She has already authored HB 2403 that would have investigated the causes of why African American women in Texas are dying at three times the rate of other women during or shortly after childbirth but was not voted on due to Republican influence.
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Fans Form Theory That Kendrick Lamar Is Dropping A 2nd Album On Easter Sunday
Thanks to Sounwave, Morpheus, and lyrics from "The Heart Part 4," certain TDE fans think that Kendrick Lamar will drop another album on Sunday.
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Better Balance for Heart Health
When it comes to creating and maintaining healthy habits, all the admonishments to “stop this” and “don’t do that” can be overwhelming. While there are some things you do need to cut back on, finding better balance is the true key to better heart health. You may be surprised by the things you should actually do more of in your pursuit of a healthier lifestyle.
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Combination therapy more effective than chemotherapy alone for many newly diagnosed leukemia patients
Enasidenib plus azaticidine significantly improves complete remission and overall response for patients with acute myeloid leukemia tied to IDH2 mutations
A multi-institutional, Phase II study led by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center showed that pairing standard chemotherapy azacitidine (AZA) with a drug called enasidenib (ENA) measurably boosts complete remission in patients newly diagnosed with a specific form of acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
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Tips for Diabetics to Put Their Best Foot Forward
Identifying and addressing foot problems as a result of diabetes should be a priority for diabetics. A podiatrist with Baylor College of Medicine outlines the types of foot issues that can be encountered and how they can be treated.
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The Houston Health Department to open free diabetes center in Acres Homes
Opening of department’s third center coincides with National Diabetes Awareness Month
The Houston Health Department will open a free diabetes center in Acres Homes, an underserved area where more than 18 percent of adults are living with the disease.
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Be The Match Dedicates Scholarships in Honor of Nurse Who Heroically Advocated for More Donors on the National Registry While Diagnosed with Leukemia
This memorial scholarship supports more Black and African American representation in the medical field where, Be The Match acknowledges, patients of color still experience medical discrimination.
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As cousin suits up for 49ers, Napa chef, life-long Chiefs fan, roots for both teams
While 49er fans in the Bay Area will be cheering for the red and gold, it's not that simple for one Napa chef.
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What we know -- and don't know -- about Melania Trump's procedure
President Donald Trump tweeted early Tuesday that first lady Melania Trump "is doing really well" and will leave the hospital in "2 or 3 days" following a procedure on Monday.
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Testosterone For Women, Estrogen For Men? Wrong Levels Bring Problems
You don’t normally think of women needing testosterone and men needing estrogen. But when those levels drop for women and men, respectively, or are way out of balance, a wide range of symptoms may be suffered.
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The bold women of 'Game of Thrones' have origins in Scottish history
Beginning April 14, the world will tune in to watch the Starks, Daenerys Targaryen's armies and some wayward Lannisters do battle with an undead army and a zombie dragon.
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The Truth About Dietary Supplements
Turn on the TV and flip channels for a while or go on social media. Eventually, you’re going to come across some “breaking news” about a new formula or supplement “clinically proven” to normalize your blood sugar and reverse diabetes. Think about this for a moment—a cure for diabetes in a bottle? If it were only that simple. Yet, that’s what the companies that market such products want you to believe. The pitch is so great, you think to yourself, “It should work. It was clinically proven, right?” Wrong! The claims are nothing more than great marketing techniques used to gain your trust.
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South Carolina fifth-grader Raniya Wright died of natural causes, prosecutor says
South Carolina fifth-grader Raniya Wright -- the girl who died last month after a fight at her elementary school -- died of a blood-vessel rupture in the brain stemming from a birth defect, and there's no evidence the fight contributed to her death, a prosecutor said Friday.
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Total solar eclipse: Where and when to watch and what to look out for
The day has finally arrived. After a nearly seven-year wait, it’s time for a total solar eclipse to create a celestial spectacle in the skies over the United States as well as parts of Mexico and Canada.
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UPDATE: Suspect Charged, Wanted in Woman's Disappearance
Charges have been filed against a suspect wanted in connection with the disappearance of a woman whose vehicle was found about 1 p.m. on March 31.
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Watch A New Trailer For Dave Chappelle’s Two Upcoming Stand-Up Specials
A Tribe Called Quest provides the soundtrack.
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Hico Health Launches COVID-19 Response Plan For African Americans
Hico Health, a Black-owned, woman-owned telehealth company focusing on type 2 diabetes in African-American communities, has launched a nationwide campaign to reduce diabetes related risk factors contributing to COVID-19 deaths.
