10 Doctor-Recommended Health Tips for the New Year
Four in 10 adults in the U.S. have two or more chronic diseases, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While certain conditions and risk factors are beyond one’s control, the new year is the perfect time to …
Looking for a Healthy New Year’s Resolution? Don’t Overlook Your Eyes
The most ambitious time of year is upon us: the time to set New Year’s resolutions.
For Healthier Eating, Grill More in the New Year
Planning to follow a trendy diet like keto in 2020 or simply want to eat right? There’s good news -- grilling can be a great option for you to kickstart eating healthier in the new year. Indeed, the American Heart …
Why a Personalized Diet Can Help You Achieve Better Results
From custom-designed sneakers to tailor-made sunglasses, the trend of personalization is going head-to-toe, and for good reason, making its way to the world of weight loss and wellness.
Memorial Village ER Offering Free Flu Vaccinations January 1-15
Memorial Village Emergency Room is offering Free Flu Vaccines to anyone who hasn’t gotten their flu shot yet for the first two weeks of January 2020.
Bystander CPR Less Common in Hispanic Neighborhoods
Receiving CPR from a bystander can double the chance of surviving a cardiac arrest. But you're less likely to get this help – and less likely to survive – if your heart stops in a Hispanic neighborhood, a new study …
Americans Don't Want the Government to Do Away with Private Insurance
Most Americans like private health insurance. Fifty-six percent of voters oppose Medicare for All if it eliminates private coverage.
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 …
12 Mucus-Triggering Foods You Should Avoid This Season
Have you ever eaten and realized you are clearing your throat quite a bit? Embarrassing and annoying, right? This uncomfortable feeling is due to phlegm build-up from mucus-forming foods. While mucus can serve as a protectant against dust, bacteria, and …
Black-Owned Spa Owner Pays It Forward With 12 Ways Of Giving Campaign
Owner of Pure Vichy Spa Lebrina Johnson is on a mission
Meals offered to children at no cost at three HISD high schools during winter break
School may be out soon for winter break, but cafeterias will be open at three HISD high schools, where Nutrition Services will offer meals free of charge for all children ages 1 to 18.
Nola Natives Take Off in The Great Food Truck Race
The holidays are here along with everything that ties the season together: food, family, work, and for some of us, Christmas shows on every TV channel. The Food Network is no different, especially when it comes to the holidays. This …
5 Ways to Stay Healthy and Avoid Flu Germs Over the Holidays
As the holiday rush kicks into high gear, so is the flu season. Right now, doctors are seeing more patients test positive for the illness that landed a half million people in the hospital last year. And we can all …
Breast biopsies after neoadjuvant chemotherapy accurately predict presence of residual breast cancer
Researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have identified a standardized protocol that uses image-guided breast biopsies to reliably predict residual disease in breast cancer patients and that potentially identifies exceptional responders who may not require surgery. …
Tortured By Chronic Pain? Dry Needling Is Emerging As An Alternative To Opioids
Maybe a sports injury is the problem. Maybe arthritis or some other health condition is the culprit.
