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Type 2 diabetes prevented with adherence to Mediterranean diet and exercise, study finds

A combination of a lower-calorie Mediterranean diet, exercise and nutritional support kept overweight to severely obese people between the ages of 55 and 75 from progressing to type 2 diabetes, a new study found.

Fall is here? It is at Starbucks as Pumpkin Spice Latte returns

It might not feel like fall. Beaches are still full this week ahead of Labor Day, and school hasn’t started in much of the country. Temperatures are still in the 80s in some places.

World Transplant Games 2025 Conclude in Dresden with Emotional Finale – ‘Best Games Ever’

The 25th World Transplant Games in Dresden, Germany, wrapped up after seven unforgettable days of sportsmanship, resilience, and life-affirming stories. Athletes, families, and supporters from around the globe celebrated what many are calling the “best games ever,” marking a milestone …

California resident tests positive for plague

A Lake Tahoe area resident has tested positive for plague, California health officials said Tuesday. Officials said they believed the resident was infected after being bitten by an infected flea while camping in the South Lake Tahoe area.

Measles outbreak is over, Texas health officials say

The measles outbreak centered in West Texas – one of the largest and deadliest in centuries – has ended, state health officials announced on Monday.

Eli Lilly hikes Mounjaro prices in the UK to make weight-loss drug cheaper in the US

Eli Lilly will significantly increase the price of its weight-loss drug Mounjaro in the United Kingdom in a bid to bring down prices in the United States after weeks of pressure from the Trump administration.

Nyam Nyam: Houston’s Downtown Destination Where Korean BBQ Meets Texas Soul

When it comes to dining experiences that dazzle the senses and warm the heart, Nyam Nyam in downtown Houston delivers with style, flavor, and flair. On Thursday, June 19th, the dynamic IC Marketing Team — Isabella Ramirez Garcia and Carolina …

Catch ’em all but dump the fries. Pokémon fans leave McDonald’s Japan in massive food waste drama

Piles of untouched Happy Meals littered sidewalks outside McDonald’s restaurants in Japan over the weekend, as frenzied customers scrambled to buy limited-edition sets with Pokémon cards.

Houston Health Department Unveils Groundbreaking Dashboard to Combat Extreme Heat’s Toll on Health

When the summer heat in Houston hits like a wall of fire, we know it’s more than just a sweaty inconvenience—it can be a serious health hazard. Now, thanks to the Houston Health Department (HHD), Houstonians have a powerful new …

Restaurants are under threat as costs skyrocket and consumers cut back

Ike’s Chili in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has been around for 117 years, surviving a myriad of challenges like the Great Depression, the Covid-19 pandemic and a once-in-a-generation burst of inflation. But 2025 already holds an even more complicated challenge.

Taco Bell expands cult-favorite Baja Blast as it doubles down on drinks

Taco Bell’s Mountain Dew Baja Blast is getting its first permanent new flavor in two decades, the chain’s latest push into the fast-growing beverage sector.

Episcopal Health Foundation Unveils Bold Strategic Framework to Transform Texas Health by 2030

Imagine a Texas where your zip code no longer determines your lifespan, where mothers live to see their children grow, where every family has access to nutritious food, and where preventable diseases like diabetes no longer cast a shadow over …

Building Forward: Harris Health’s Virtual Coffee & Conversations Brings Big Opportunities to the Table

Grab your favorite brew and log in for a jolt of innovation, because Harris Health System is pouring out more than just coffee at its upcoming “Coffee & Conversations” session. Set for Monday, August 18, 2025, from 9:00 to 10:00 …

Here are good and bad ultraprocessed foods, according to the American Heart Association

Step aside, MAHA. The country’s largest heart-health organization has just released its long-awaited guidelines for the consumption of ultraprocessed foods, or UPFs.

Fort Bend County Health & Human Services Hosts Community Blood Drive: A Chance to Give the Gift of Life — and Ice Cream! 🍨🩸

In a heartwarming celebration of compassion and community, Fort Bend County Health & Human Services (FBCHHS) is hosting a Community Blood Drive on Wednesday, August 13, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and every local hero is invited.