North Texas Food Bank and Crossroads Community Services Expand Partnership
North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) announced today that Crossroads Community Services has been selected to operate its Pollock Campus on Cockrell Hill Road starting in 2019. The new space offers an additional 45,000 sq. ft. for Crossroads operations, allowing the …
Ritz and Goldfish crackers among the growing list of related food recalls for possible salmonella contamination
The United States Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert Friday for foods that contain whey powder. Whey powder is an ingredient regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used in …
Houston Activating Heat Emergency Plan
The City of Houston is activating its Public Health Heat Emergency Plan, providing resources for those who need assistance escaping the heat.
Make Summer Sweeter with Fresh Cherries
Summer and cherries seem to go hand-in-hand, and using fresh fruits can help boost seasonal food and drink recipes.
Meet the Youngest Black Woman to Ever Own a McDonald’s Franchise
28-year old Jade Colin from New Orleans has made history as the youngest Black woman to ever become a McDonald's franchise owner.
Toni Braxton’s Formerly Autistic Son Now Signed Model
Toni Braxton has always been a proud parent, always sharing how great her sons are. But she took to Instagram recently to celebrate one of her son’s, Deizel, extra special milestone. “Congrats Diezy @diezel.braxton on signing to Wilhelmina Modeling Agency,” …
Michelle Williams reveals she sought help for mental health issues
Former Destiny's Child singer Michelle Williams has revealed she's now happy and healthy after recently seeking medical help for mental health issues.
Smoking in and near public housing will be banned at the end of July
Smokers won't be able to light up in or near public housing starting July 31. They'll still be allowed to rent in the communities but will have to keep lit cigarettes, cigars and pipes at least 25 feet away from …
A 5-year-old died from cancer, but not before preparing his own obituary
"My name is: Garrett Michael Boofias My birthday is: I am 5 years old My address is: I am a Bulldog! My favorite color is: Blue....and Red and Black and Green ... "
FDA approves first drug to treat smallpox
The US Food and Drug Administration announced Friday its approval of the first drug to treat smallpox. The contagious disease was eradicated in 1980 thanks to vaccination efforts, but there are concerns that it could be used in a bioterror …
Crab meat from Venezuela may be contaminated, FDA says
The US Food and Drug Administration is advising people to avoid eating fresh crab meat from Venezuela because of potential contamination by bacteria.
More than 500 Tennessee zipline visitors sick in stomach illness outbreak
An investigation continues into what has caused hundreds of visitors to a Tennessee zipline destination to suddenly develop gastrointestinal illness.
Dr. Gupta: After all my years of reporting, this haunts me
Most of the time when you hear me talking about food, I am talking about the food we eat. But a few years ago, I realized I needed to talk more about the food we DON'T eat.
FDA joins 22 countries' recall of common heart drug
A common drug used to control blood pressure and help prevent heart failure was announced by the US Food and Drug Administration on Friday, a week after 22 other countries recalled it because the drug contains a chemical that poses …
Papa John's founder John Schnatter kicked out of his office
Papa John's founder is physically out at the pizza chain. A special committee of the board of directors met on Sunday to discuss its founder John Schnatter, who resigned his chairmanship last week after making racist comments. The board decided …
