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FDA warns against using Rhino male enhancement products

Due to a recent rise in reported health issues, the US Food and Drug Administration warned on Tuesday against using or purchasing Rhino male enhancement products.

Houston Symphony Extends Cancelations

In response to recent Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations, the Houston Symphony announced that it is extending its concert cancelations, canceling all remaining concerts and community activities through May 10, 2020 in order to protect the health of audiences, orchestra and chorus members, and staff.

Deepwater Horizon: BP’s SECOND Blowout–The Secret History

Greg Palast reporting for Channel 4 (UK)

Ten years ago, April 20, 11 men on the Deepwater Horizon were incinerated when the BP/Transocean oil rig blew out and exploded.

NeuMoDx™ Molecular Announces CE Mark for HPV Diagnostic Test Company continues to expand its CE-IVD Menu

NeuMoDx™ Molecular, a sample-to-result molecular diagnostic company focused on central laboratory customers, announced today it has received CE Mark approval for its molecular diagnostic test for high-risk types of human papillomavirus (HPV), which was developed in collaboration with Self-screen BV (Amsterdam, the Netherlands). HPV is the virus regarded as the major cause of cervical cancer.

New Test to Determine Protective Immunity to COVID-19 Now Available through Partnership between Ethos Laboratories and ARCpoint Labs

ARCpoint Labs, the diagnostic testing lab franchise with nearly 100 locations across the U.S., including Tipp City, is partnering with Ethos Laboratories to bring a brand new test to market that measures protective immunity to COVID-19.

The Southern Christian Leadership Conference Urges Governors to Avoid the “Tuskegee Experiment” Mistake on the Poor

“No One Should Be Sacrificed to Test If It is Safe for America to Return to Business as Usual,” Says SCLC President Dr. Charles Steele, Jr.

The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) issued a strong warning to the governors of Georgia, Texas and other states who are contemplating reopening their states to commerce as early as this week.

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2-year-old come-back kid beats cancer twice

A story about a true come back kid on this "Feel Good Friday." Two and a half year old Easton Carraway is now back home in Foley after beating a rare form of cancer, twice. The Gulf Coast community has rallied around him since his first diagnosis last year.

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Jones Futures simulated learning clinic helps students explore careers in health care

Pens and medical charts in hand, students from HISD’s Jones Futures Academy listened intently as Alex diligently answered their medical intake questions, each of them nodding as they quickly jotted down notes to determine the best treatment plan for the new patient.

Houston's Sunnyside and South Park neighborhoods' strengths, concerns highlighted in Baker Institute survey

Despite challenges, the fundamental social structure in Houston's Sunnyside and South Park neighborhoods is strong, as measured by civic participation, neighbors' shared belief in helping one another and parents' high expectations that their children will attend college, according to a new report from Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy.

Sober Summer: The Risks of Binge Drinking

The summer season provides numerous opportunities to consume alcohol at a rate that can quickly lead to binge drinking.

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Eliminate Stress & Pain with Float Therapy

Float..float onnnnn. Every time I think of float therapy I automatically play “Float On,” by The Floaters in my head. I’m sure float therapy is nothing like what they were thinking about when they wrote the song, but it’s EVERYTHING you need to try.

This dietary supplement ingredient could cause a miscarriage or harm a fetus, FDA warns women

An ingredient found in dietary supplements may cause a miscarriage or harm fetal development, the US Food and Drug Administration warned women of childbearing age on Monday. Vinpocetine, a synthetically produced compound sold by itself or combined with other ingredients, is usually marketed for increased cognitive performance, enhanced energy and rapid reduction of body fat.

QFest Awards Top Honor FISTING: NEVER TEAR US APART The John Steven Kellett Freedom of Vision Award Winner

FISTING: NEVER TEAR US APART has taken the top prize at the 23rd Annual QFest, Houston's International LGBTQ Film Festival. The weeklong festival has concluded with the suspense filled drama awarded The John Steven Kellett Freedom of Vision Award, the festival’s highest honor.

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Let’s Play Ball: Houston Astros Are Prepared for the 2018 Season

On March 29, 2018, baseball enthusiast will hear those words they have been waiting for since the final game of the 2017 World Series.

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The Fat Flush Detox Water Drink

Start The New Year Off With The Right Drink

When it comes to weight loss, most articles focus on the foods you eat or don’t eat, but what isn’t talked about enough is the drinks. What drinks help you actually get rid of fat.

SoCal family shares warning of rare illness linked to coronavirus after 8-year-old son hospitalized

The family of a Southern California child who became seriously ill from complications linked to COVID-19 are sharing their story after their quick actions may have saved their young son's life, and they hope to raise awareness to other parents about what to do if their child becomes sick.

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Anne Heche under investigation for DUI and hit and run, police say

Actress Anne Heche is being investigated for misdemeanor DUI and hit and run after crashing her vehicle into a Los Angeles residence on Friday, according to LAPD Officer Annie Hernandez.

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Float to Freedom All Month Long at True REST Float Spa

Members and Guests Able to Receive Extra Floating Benefits Through July

In celebration of July and recognition of the United States’ independence, True REST Float Spa is offering a unique flotation therapy opportunity for its guests—new and current members can Float to Freedom with 30 days of unlimited float therapy. The unlimited float therapy is available for first time members or for current members who upgrade their floating membership plan to plus or premium. Members have the freedom to experience all the incredible benefits flotation therapy has to offer now until July 31.

Participants needed for atypical diabetes study

Baylor College of Medicine is recruiting volunteers, particularly from historically underrepresented populations, who believe they may have an atypical form of diabetes to participate in the Rare and Atypical Diabetes Network (RADIANT) study. This study discovers and classifies new and unusual forms of diabetes based on the experience of people diagnosed with diabetes who have had difficulty in managing the disease or responding to treatment based on their type 1 or 2 diagnoses.

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Biden proclaims day of remembrance on 100th anniversary of Tulsa Race Massacre

President Joe Biden on Monday issued a proclamation to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre, when hundreds of Black Americans were killed by a White mob that attacked a prosperous Black neighborhood and burned dozens of city blocks to the ground.