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Houston Army Vet, Salon Owner Helping Girls become Entrepreneurs with Free Braiding and Success Workshop Saturday

Houston Girls ages 7-17 can get a head start on launching their own business this Saturday, May 11th thanks to US Army Reserve Veteran and Braids for Hope Founder Jessica Ray.

How Americans could unknowingly end up taking black market drugs

Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) recently introduced a bill that would permit Americans to import pharmaceuticals from Canada. The two lawmakers believe their bill will reduce drug costs.

WHO warns over spread of measles in Europe as 34,000 cases reported in 2 months

Measles outbreaks will continue to spread in Europe without a robust response, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned as it urged countries in the region to vaccinate vulnerable populations.

Prairie View A&M Nursing Student in Desperate Need of Brain Surgery

DyAnna Tucker, a first-year nursing student at Prairie View A&M University in Texas, managed to complete her second semester of classes this week despite a cyst in her brain that is causing seizures, blurred vision and massive headaches. After being …

Are You Less Of A Man If You Opt For Cosmetic Surgery?

While the stereotype says it is women who worry most about body image, in truth men also are concerned about what they see when they gaze in the mirror.

Phoenix caregiver training lab available for families and job-seekers

Chances are, at some point you will find yourself caring for an aging family member.

Houston Health Department Launches Campaign to Build Awareness About PrEP and Treatment as Prevention

The Project PrIDE campaign is the city’s first-ever health campaign directly reaching out to African American and Hispanic members of the LGBTQ community.

Fuel Your Morning with Protein-Packed Recipes

As you prepare to take on the day, one of the most beneficial ways to energize yourself each morning is by fueling your body with the proper nutrients, including protein.

Macy's Celebrates Mother's Day With The Perfect Gifts

This year, Macy’s is making it easy to celebrate Mom and that special mother-figure in your life. Hand-picked selections from the Macy’s Gift List make gift giving thoughtful, stress-free and easy.

Dunkin's latest breakfast creation turns up heat on McDonald's

The battle over breakfast has turned into an all-out war at fast-food chains. Dunkin' is the latest company to unveil a new creation to lure in customers in the wee hours.

Smart Ways to Protect Your Smartphone

When you check out the latest smartphones from Apple, Google or Samsung, you’ll notice they have something in common: glass designs. Why? Glass allows for wireless charging, better connection signals, bigger display screens, and truth be told, glass feels great …

Prairie View A&M Student with Brain Cyst Struggles to Finish Semester, While Mother Races Time to Sell Hoodies to Fund Upcoming Surgery

DyAnna Tucker and her mother, Rosemary Tucker, are racing time to accomplish two important missions. DyAnna Tucker, a first-year nursing student at Prairie View A&M University in Texas, is struggling to complete her second semester of classes with a brain …

Resources for Addressing Mental Health Challenges at Work

Every year, about 1 in 5 adults in the United States experiences a mental illness and 1 in 25 lives with a serious mental illness that substantially interferes with or limits at least one major life activity. Mental illness is …

How to Create Fresh Spring Flavors

When it comes to healthy eating, looking for nutrient-rich foods to include in your diet is one of the more important goals. However, when warmer weather is in full swing, it may be tricky to incorporate nourishing foods that are …

Chipotle shares fall after revelation of new health-related subpoena

Chipotle hasn't put its past health problems behind it. The company revealed in an SEC filing on Thursday that it received a new subpoena from US federal prosecutors on April 18 requesting information related to illnesses traced back to restaurants …