Race for the Cure Returns to Houston: Uniting the City in the Fight Against Breast Cancer
This fall, Houston’s streets will turn pink for one of the most inspiring and impactful events of the year. The Susan G. Komen® Race for the Cure returns to the Bayou City, bringing together survivors, supporters, and advocates to raise …
Hotel Lucine Welcomes Culinary Stars: Matt Sweeney and Daya Myers-Hurt
As Hotel Lucine approaches its first anniversary, it’s not just the ocean waves that are making a splash; the culinary scene is getting a major upgrade with the hiring of executive chef Matt Sweeney and the promotion of Daya Myers-Hurt …
FDA approves first flu vaccine that can be self-administered at home
The US Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the first flu vaccine that does not have to be administered by a health care provider, but it won’t be available in time for this respiratory virus season.
HHS Hosts Groundbreaking Inaugural Sickle Cell Disease Summit: Empowering SCD Warriors and Communities
In a historic move aimed at spotlighting a vital public health issue, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will hold its first-ever Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Summit on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at the Hubert H. Humphrey …
See where abortions are banned and legal — and where it’s still in limbo
Following the US Supreme Court’s June 2022 decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which eliminated a constitutional right to abortion nationwide, nearly two dozen US states have banned or limited access to the procedure. States where abortion is …
High lead levels found in cinnamon and spice blends from 12 brands, report finds
High levels of lead were found in 12 brands of cinnamon powder and multi-spice powders, according to testing released Thursday by Consumer Reports, a nonprofit that helps consumers evaluate goods and services.
The world’s best pizza for 2024 isn’t in Naples – or even in Italy. Here’s where it is …
Many New Yorkers will gladly tell anyone who’ll listen – and even those who won’t – about how they have the best pizza. And now they’ve got some mouth-watering new back-up for their long-standing culinary claims.
Sisters Network® Inc. Celebrates 30th Anniversary of 'The Power of Sisterhood' at 2024 National Black Breast Cancer Summit
Sisters Network® Inc. will host the free 2024 National Black Breast Cancer Summit in Houston on October 4-6, featuring leading medical experts to address breast health disparities in the Black community.
Houston's Bold Step Towards Safer Streets: Mayor Whitmire's ‘Raise and Incentive’ Plan for Police Cadets
In a decisive move to bolster public safety and uplift the Houston Police Department (HPD), Mayor John Whitmire recently unveiled a significant pay raise and incentive package aimed at attracting and retaining police cadets. This bold strategy, launched during a …
Riverside General Hospital: A Beacon of Hope Rises Once Again
With its legacy deeply woven into the fabric of Houston’s history, Riverside General Hospital has once again made headlines, this time for a momentous occasion—a groundbreaking ceremony heralding the $200 million revitalization of its historic site. Over a century old, …
Take the #BlackProstateCheckChallenge: Empowering African American Men to Combat Prostate Cancer
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and this year brings a new and essential movement aimed at encouraging African American men to take control of their health. Spearheaded by civil rights icon Charles D. Neblett, Ph.D., the **#BlackProstateCheckChallenge** calls on …
McDonald’s is giving its McFlurry a makeover
Nearly a year after McDonald’s ditched the hollow plastic spoon, more changes are coming for the McFlurry.
Legendary Rapper Jadakiss Teams Up with BARCODE for Exclusive BLUEKISS Flavor Launch in NYC
The rap scene in New York City is about to get a flavorful twist as legendary rapper Jadakiss introduces his latest collaboration with BARCODE, the performance hydration brand making waves in the fitness and lifestyle sectors. The iconic rapper was …
Joey Chestnut breaks own world record, beating rival Takeru Kobayashi in Netflix’s hot dog eating showdown
Joey Chestnut demolished his world hot dog eating record Monday, beating longtime rival Takeru Kobayashi in a showdown billed as “unfinished beef” between the two biggest global stars in professional competitive eating.
49ers’ Ricky Pearsall to miss at least four games of NFL season after being shot in chest during attempted robbery
The San Francisco 49ers placed rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall on the reserve/non-football injury list on Monday after he was shot in the chest during an attempted robbery over the weekend. The move means Pearsall, 23, will miss at least …
