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Houston's Health Museum Unveils 'The Reading Brain': A Visionary Fusion of Art and Science

In a groundbreaking step towards merging the world of art and science, The Health Museum in the vibrant Houston Museum District has unveiled its latest installation, The Reading Brain. As part of the institution’s Healing Arts Initiative, this exhibit promises …

America’s first severe case of bird flu confirmed in Louisiana

A patient in Louisiana has been hospitalized with a severe case of H5N1 bird flu, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said, the first such case in the United States.

US life expectancy has rebounded closer to pre-pandemic levels

Life expectancy in the United States is rising nearly as quickly as it fell at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic as deaths from Covid-19 and drug overdoses drop.

How do people catch bird flu?

As bird flu infections rise in dairy cattle and chickens, human cases are ticking up too, leaving many people to wonder whether they might be at risk from this recently arrived virus.

Want to boost your immune system during the holidays? Make these 3 things habits

The holiday season can be intense. People are traveling, hosting family and friends, and going to events — all the while keeping up other responsibilities of work and caregiving.

How stimulating the body’s largest nerve may relieve severe depression

Nick Fournie was 24 years old when severe depression upended his life.

Lee’s Cocktail Lounge Set to Redefine Rice Village’s Nightlife

Houston’s vibrant culinary and nightlife scene is about to welcome an exciting new gem. Restaurateur Benjy Levit, the mastermind behind beloved local staples like Benjy’s, Local Foods, Lee’s Den, and Maximo, is raising the bar once again. Set your calendars, …

Get Ready, Houston: Taste Kitchen + Bar Downtown Hosts Ugly Sweater Happy Hour & Toy Drive!

If your ugly sweater has been waiting for its moment to shine, here’s your chance! Taste Kitchen + Bar, Houston’s hotspot for all-day brunch and elevated Southern cuisine, is hosting an event that’s equal parts festive, philanthropic, and fabulous. Mark …

Just 1,000 more steps a day could reduce your risk of depression, study suggests

The steps you take each day could lead you to a reduction in depression symptoms, according to a new study.

Popular vitamin won’t prevent a fall or fracture in older adults, health panel says. Here’s what can help

Vitamin D and calcium are essential for overall health, but don’t reduce the risk of falls or fractures in generally healthy older adults, according to a new draft recommendation from the US Preventive Services Task Force.

Alcohol is not good for us. 5 tips to stay safe(r) if you drink

The holidays and New Year’s Eve are fast approaching, and for many, that means alcohol-infused festivities and gatherings to navigate.

Taco Bell is adding something unusual to its menu

Taco Bell is veering away – slightly – from its Mexican-inspired cuisine, going all-American for its newest offering.

After years on transplant wait list, Alabama grandmother receives kidney from gene-edited pig

Towana Looney is the only person in the world living with a functional pig kidney. But her doctor predicts that in less than a decade, pig-to-human organ transplants like hers could become routine.

BSH Home Appliances Opens Luxurious Experience Center in Houston: A New Hub for Innovation and Design

Houston just turned up the heat in the world of luxury home appliances! BSH Home Appliances Corporation, the global leader in premium appliances, has officially unveiled its stunning 14,847-square-foot Experience and Design Center (EDC) in the heart of Houston. This …

More bad news for Bud Light

It’s the end of an era for Bud Light: The beleaguered brand is no longer the most popular beer on tap at bars. Another Anheuser-Busch InBev beer, Michelob Ultra, has surpassed Bud Light in its share of US draft lines, …

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