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Houston Awaits the Arrival of the Legendary Red Chickz Nashville Hot Chicken!

Excitement simmers in Houston as the renowned Red Chickz gears up to introduce its signature Nashville hot chicken to the Bayou City. After captivating diners in Los Angeles with its unique blend of spices and perfectly crisped chicken, Red Chickz …

Uniting Against Lupus: Houston Woman Leads the Charge in Annual Walk to End Lupus Now!

In a city teeming with resilience and solidarity, Monika Somerville emerges as a beacon of hope for Lupus Warriors across Houston. Diagnosed with lupus nephritis shortly after relocating from Indianapolis to Houston in 2015, Monika's journey epitomizes strength and determination …

First-degree relatives 9 times more likely to develop serious form of depression, study says

Close relatives of people with treatment-resistant depression are nine times more likely to develop depression that also does not respond to traditional treatment, a new study found.

ALS drug Relyvrio withdrawn from market; clinical trial fails

Amylyx Pharmaceuticals announced Thursday that it has begun the process of voluntarily withdrawing its ALS drug, Relyvrio, from the market after it failed to prove efficacy in a large clinical trial.

What you should know about stress, according to a doctor

There is no doubt that stress is a part of everyday life, but too much can have detrimental impacts on people’s physical and mental health.

Savor the Heritage, Support the Dream: Houston's Black Restaurant Week Fuels Culinary Diversity and Economic Resilience

Black Restaurant Week in Houston is once again delighting the palates of the city’s food enthusiasts. This year, the event is not just a culinary festivity; it's a beacon of hope and resurgence for black-owned culinary businesses facing the industry's …

Will your work schedule harm your health later in life - study offers clues

The immediate cons of an erratic work schedule are clear-cut: You may be tired all the time or missing out on time with loved ones.

US restaurants and chefs that are 2024 James Beard Award finalists

A New Orleans restaurant featuring a modern Senegalese tasting menu and an Ethiopia-born chef who studied psychology before turning to a culinary career are among the restaurants and chefs named as finalists for the coveted James Beard Awards.

Revitalize Your Skin and Give Back: Join Hiatus Spa + Retreat's Earth Month Campaign Benefiting Charity: Water

Dive into a world of luxury and compassion this Earth Month with Hiatus Spa + Retreat's annual Spa for a Cause initiative, running from April 1st to April 30th. As the premier Texas day spa with eight exquisite locations across …

Advocate Endorsed Announcement: Black Maternal Health Care 2024 Exhibit, Thursday April 4th

Since its start, BLACK Wellness & Prosperity Center has unapologetically outlined a vision and dedicated its mission to improving health outcomes in the community.

3 questions you need to ask yourself about your diet

There are plenty of reasons why many health professionals don’t want you on a restrictive diet.

Costco offers Ozempic prescriptions to some members

Some people go to Costco for its $1.50 hot dogs, others for its $179 Ozempic prescriptions.

No longer drinking? There are options for you

On its surface, The Zero Co looks like any other bottle shop. It’s a small space, just 600 square feet, with wide windows welcoming the sunlight. Wooden shelves line the white walls, holding rows of glass liquor and wine bottles, …

A Texas woman is suing the prosecutors who charged her with murder after her self-induced abortion

A woman in Texas is suing prosecutors and Starr County for more than $1 million after she was arrested and unlawfully charged with murder for an abortion she had in 2022.

US scientists leave academia - bad news for drug companies

Scientists in the United States, especially those in the biomedical fields, are increasingly leaving the world of academia for better-paying industry jobs amid stagnant federal funding and low wages.