Terry Crews at 50: Family, Football, & Funny
Action-movie hero, sitcom star, syndicated game show host, advertising pitchman, former NFL player and best-selling author all describe the man that is Terry Crews. He’s known for having his shirt off and playing wacky, but memorable characters. He is perhaps …
Five Houstonians Named As Top 25 Finalists in H-E-B’s 5th Quest for Texas Best Statewide Competition
H-E-B received more than 700 entries from 140 cities from across the state of Texas of the most delectable, scrumptious, memorable dishes and beverages for its 5th Annual Quest for Texas Best culinary competition. Official judges have had the audacious …
Trump is right about collusion
We have now gone from months of confident proclamations from President Donald Trump of "NO COLLUSION" to the much meeker "Collusion is not a crime."
Health alert issued for salads, wraps from Kroger, Trader Joe's, Walgreens due to parasite concern
Consumers have been warned by federal health officials not to purchase over two dozen salad and wrap products available in major grocery chains due to concerns about possible parasite contamination.
BlackDoctor.org (BDO) Announces 2018 Top Hospitals For Diversity
BlackDoctor.org (BDO), the leading health and wellness online destination for African Americans, announces its 2018 Top Hospitals For Diversity. These hospitals represent all regions of the United States. Each hospital on this distinguished list delivers quality care at the highest …
Food shortages? Grounded flights? These could be the consequences of a messy Brexit
Would a messy Brexit cause food shortages? Or planes to be grounded? Would car plants fall silent? With just eight months to go before Brexit, the UK government is fighting off accusations that it's not doing enough to prepare for …
Tia-Clair Toomey: CrossFit Games champion relives nail-biting 2017 finale
It was the most dramatic finish in CrossFit Games history.
Kindergartener or college student, your child with allergies needs to prepare for back to school
Every kid with seasonal allergies or asthma – from kindergartener on up – must be prepared to go back to school ready to face triggers that could set them sneezing and wheezing with red, itchy eyes. And every kid with …
Ending Keloid Suffering in African American Patients with Innovative Technology
Almost 18 million people suffer from keloids, which are overgrowths of scar tissue around common skin injuries, including surgeries (even C-sections), acne, piercings or cuts. Among them, African-Americans are seven times more prone. For patients, these scars can significantly impact …
United Health Foundation, UH Expand Obesity and Diabetes Program to Houston’s East End After Success in Third Ward
Midway through a three-year, $2 million grant from the United Health Foundation, University of Houston’s Project TOUCH (Treating Obesity in Underserved Communities) has impressive numbers to report. Based on its success in Houston’s Third Ward, the effort for preventing and …
Louisiana HIV Patients file Federal Personal Injury Cases Against Gilead Over Key HIV Drug
Legal actions filed by two patients with HIV from Louisiana targets Gilead over its promotion of HIV/AIDS medication that causes permanent damage to the kidneys and bones AND over Gilead’s suppression of a safer version of the drug with far …
Latino Bone Marrow Donors Needed To Diversify Registry
Latinos are less likely to find the bone marrow donation they need to survive a deadly disease.
New Study in Texas Finds Liver Cancer Diagnosis And Treatment Can Vary By Race
A new study seeking detailed information about the ongoing increase in liver cancer in the U.S. found racial and ethnic differences in the outcomes.
Taste of Rosenberg Showcases Local Restaurants in Free Tasting Night
Do you fancy yourself a foodie? Are you always asking for an appetizer, searching for a snack, and feigning for something free?
Why backyard chickens are a health risk
"Always wash your hands after handling live poultry." That's the reminder from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week due to another outbreak of salmonella from backyard chickens.
