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CNA's 30+ years of care inspires amid nursing shortage

A beloved certified nursing assistant in Redding reflects on more than 30 years of caregiving at Copper Ridge Care Center, highlighting compassion, endurance, and California’s growing nursing shortage.

Small Changes, Big Difference: Legacy Community Health Urges Houston Men to Make Prevention a Priority

A new awareness campaign from Legacy Community Health is encouraging Houston men to prioritize preventive care, highlighting how routine checkups, early screenings, and small lifestyle changes can help prevent serious conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure.

Protests over a US Ebola facility in Kenya highlight Africa’s growing resistance to Trump-era deals

Protests in Kenya and rising pushback across Africa highlight growing tensions over U.S.-backed health and development deals, as countries question whether initiatives tied to aid from the United States serve local needs or American strategic interests.

Trans youth and their parents fight back against efforts to get their detailed medical records

The Trump administration’s effort to obtain sensitive medical records of transgender minors is facing mounting legal challenges, as federal prosecutors increasingly rely on grand jury subpoenas to pursue investigations into gender-affirming care providers.

Ultraprocessed food scientists say Americans are ‘fed up’ with industry and government inaction

A growing bipartisan movement is demanding warning labels, stricter regulation, and limits on marketing of ultraprocessed foods as new research links them to serious health risks and possible addictive properties.

People are flooding AI chatbots with health questions. Microsoft is teaming up with Mayo Clinic to help

Microsoft and Mayo Clinic are partnering to build a medical AI model aimed at improving the accuracy of health advice for patients and clinicians.

Some hantavirus-exposed cruise ship passengers return home to finish quarantine

Passengers exposed to a rare hantavirus strain on a cruise ship are completing federally supervised quarantine at home, as the CDC and state health officials continue close monitoring despite no reported symptoms.

Harris Health Earns NIH Praise for Turning Compassion Into a Clinical Care Comeback Story

National recognition is shining on Harris Health after its addiction treatment program helped lead a major NIH study and expand pathways to recovery for Houston-area patients battling substance use disorders.

Blood testing is now included in screening recommendations for colon and rectal cancer

The American Cancer Society has added a blood test as a colorectal cancer screening option, aiming to boost detection rates among adults who avoid colonoscopies and stool tests.

I tried to turn my phone off for a week. Why it didn’t work

Worried that she was getting addicted to her smartphone, CNN’s Antoinette Radford tried giving the device up for a week. The experiment did not go well.

Fresh Travels & Fresh Spaces: Why Arm & Hammer Odor Busterz Are a Game-Changer for Parents on the Go

From suitcases packed with twins’ vacation essentials to gym bags and family cars, Arm & Hammer Odor Busterz help busy parents eliminate unwanted odors with ease. Discover why these affordable deodorizing essentials have become a must-have travel companion for families …

Houston City College Helps Lead Houston’s Healthcare Future at Landmark Greater Houston Partnership Forum

Houston City College is helping shape Houston’s healthcare future through innovation, partnerships, and workforce-ready training.

From Service to Sonography: Houston City College Student and Army Veteran Gia Jones Charts a Powerful Path in Healthcare Excellence

From Army logistics specialist to future healthcare leader, Gia Jones is turning discipline, service, and perseverance into a powerful new mission — inspiring Houston as she prepares to deliver Houston City College’s 2026 graduation address.

Beauty, Boldness & Breakthroughs: Houston Moms Take Center Stage at the Daisie Foundation’s Mother’s Day Makeover Experience

The Daisie Foundation will present its highly anticipated Mother's Day Makeover Experience- a transformative event designed to uplift mothers who have faced life's toughest challenges and are ready to reclaim their confidence.

Texas Epilepsy Walk Houston Returns Saturday at Houston Zoo to Raise Awareness and Support Families

The Epilepsy Foundation of Texas will host the Texas Epilepsy Walk Houston on Saturday, April 25, at the Houston Zoo, bringing together families, advocates and supporters to raise awareness and funding for epilepsy programs across Texas.