Fort Bend County Health & Human Services Hosts Community Blood Drive: A Chance to Give the Gift of Life — and Ice Cream! 🍨🩸
In a heartwarming celebration of compassion and community, Fort Bend County Health & Human Services (FBCHHS) is hosting a Community Blood Drive on Wednesday, August 13, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and every local hero is invited.
Comfort Foodies Serves Up Back-to-School Relief with Free Kids’ Meals on School Nights
As Houston families transition from summer fun to homework, sports practices, and jam-packed weeknight routines, one beloved local restaurant is stepping up to lighten the load. Comfort Foodies, the vibrant eatery blending the soulful heart of the South with the …
From Viral to Mobile: PVAMU Senior Jayla Stanford Rolls Out Sweet Success with TreatsDippedByJay Food Truck
At just 21 years old, Prairie View A&M University senior Jayla Stanford is redefining what it means to be young, driven, and unstoppable. What began as a creative hustle in high school has grown into a booming dessert brand—TreatsDippedByJay—and now, …
‘It’s just PR’: Skittles, Hershey and Nestle are removing artificial colors
The Trump administration declared victory after Kraft Heinz, Skittles and General Mills made splashy announcements to remove artificial colors — even taking credit for Coca-Cola’s plan to replace high-fructose corn syrup with US cane sugar in a new version this …
Oreo and Reese’s fans have been ‘begging’ for a mashup for a decade. Now it’s here
Despite being owned by different companies, Oreo and Reese’s are bowing to the fan’s demands and releasing a sweet collaboration.
Is the ‘fibermaxxing’ trend good for you? Yes, and here’s why
Chia seeds, goji berries, strawberries and raspberries: A TikTok user going by the name “impamibaby” is filling her pretty wooden breakfast bowl with fiber-rich foods and filming it, inspiring her audience to eat more of the nutrient she says has …
What you eat may impact your lung cancer risk, according to a new study
There are many reasons to avoid ultraprocessed foods, including a link with heart disease, diabetes and obesity, but an increased risk of lung cancer may be yet another, a new study suggests.
FIRST ON CNN: Fighting early-stage Alzheimer’s with intensive lifestyles changes works, study finds
As her memory faded from Alzheimer’s disease in her late 50s, Tammy Maida began to lose track of her life. Car keys, eyeglasses and her purse disappeared multiple times a day. Key characters in novels she was reading were forgotten. …
Food assistance benefits are tied to slower cognitive decline in older adults, new study suggests
For older adults who may otherwise be food-insecure, participating in food assistance benefits may be associated with a slower cognitive decline as they age, according to new research.
The air we breathe in our homes and cars contains thousands of microplastics, study finds
Thousands of microplastics so small they can penetrate deep into the lungs are in the air you breathe in your home and car, a new study has found.
TikTok made cottage cheese so popular, producers are struggling to keep up
When clients used to ask John Crawford if he thought cottage cheese could make a comeback, his answer was an emphatic: “No.” “Part of it was texture, part of it was – it was a diet food, it was your …
age Trump’s megabill may force your local grocery store to close
Wright’s Market has been a fixture of Opelika, Alabama, a town of around 30,000 near Auburn University, since the 1970s. The supermarket relies on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for roughly one-third of sales.
Inside the Mental Health Crossroads: How Gen Z Is Rising Through the Crisis of Our Time
In a nation increasingly defined by digital noise and political tumult, the voices of Generation Z are crying out for something quieter, deeper, and far more vital: healing.
HCC Coleman and Texas Medical Center Explore Bold Future for Healthcare Education at State-of-the-Art Campus
In the heart of Houston’s globally renowned Texas Medical Center, something transformative is unfolding — and it’s happening at Houston Community College’s Coleman College for Health Sciences. On July 23, a powerhouse collaboration took a promising step forward as Dr. …
Houston’s Small Biz Gets Smarter: Harris Health and HCC Brew Up Bold AI Insights
In a dynamic blend of morning brews and breakthrough ideas, Harris Health and Houston Community College (HCC) teamed up on Monday, July 21, 2025, for an enlightening session of “Coffee & Conversations” — a networking and knowledge-sharing event designed to …
