FDA clears first CRISPR treatment for second disease, beta thalassemia
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a second use for the first CRISPR-based medicine, Casgevy, which was approved in December to treat sickle cell disease.
Kindergarten students in Pittsburgh receive new bikes thanks to help from community
A non-profit organization that makes sure every young child gets the chance to learn how to ride a bike continues to team up with businesses to make a difference in schools across the country.
Seasonal affective disorder doesn’t mean SADNESS. - 6 self-care tips to fight the blues
The start of a new year means continued short days and long nights. While some might be unhappy over the lack of daylight outside, millions of people have to worry about a more severe type of sadness: the winter blues.
Texas Gulf Coast Region Interim Executive Shawn Schulze: “Service is in my Blood.”
Shawn Schulze says he learned the power and value of the American Red Cross decades before he assumed a leadership role in the organization.
Gene that protected humans 5,000 years ago may be linked to debilitating modern disease
Scientists have compiled the largest database of ancient DNA based on the bones and teeth of almost 5,000 humans who lived across Western Europe and parts of Central Asia from 34,000 years ago until medieval times.
Michael Strahan’s daughter is battling a malignant brain tumor
“Good Morning America” anchor Michael Strahan sat beside his 19-year-old daughter, Isabella, as the two revealed that she is battling medulloblastoma.
Plastic chemicals linked to $249 billion in US health care costs in just one year, study finds
By contributing to the development of chronic disease and death, a group of hormone-disruptive plastic chemicals is costing the US health care system billions — over $249 billion in 2018 alone, a new study found.
Winter Preparedness for People with Disabilities and Older Adults
Winter storms can often lead to: carbon monoxide poisoning related to power outages; hypothermia and frostbite; and mental health impacts.
Unveiling the Health Disparities Faced by Black Americans: A Call to Action
The journey to good health is not always a level playing field, and for Black Americans, it often begins with a stark disadvantage. A growing body of research reveals a concerning trend: Black individuals experience a shorter life span compared …
Barry Keoghan recalls battle with flesh-eating bacteria
Barry Keoghan has a story to tell about a scary flesh-eating bacteria that nearly cost the “Saltburn” actor his arm.
Empowering Young Entrepreneurs: Houston Welcomes Girl Scout Cookie Mega Drops!
Join us for the spectacular Cookie Mega Drops event, an annual tradition that not only satisfies sweet tooths across Houston but also showcases the spirit of young entrepreneurship.
Thirteen Reimagined: Basketball Superstar and Culinary Marvel James Harden's Midtown Restaurant Set for a Spectacular Reopening
Poised to redefine the Midtown dining scene, James Harden's celebrated restaurant, Thirteen, is gearing up for a grand February comeback, following a comprehensive three-month renovation. This Midtown gem, initially gracing Houston's culinary stage in March 2021, briefly dimmed its lights …
Sugar FRK Dessert Bar in Midtown Mixes Seasonal Favs into Winter Drink Menu
Sugar Frk, the captivating new dessert café and bar in Houston's Post Midtown Square, is ushering in winter with a seasonal menu of irresistible new lattes and daiquiris. The specialty beverages feature both hot and ice-blended coffee creations and frozen …
Man makes 18 platelet donations to Flint’s Red Cross in 2023
January marks National Blood Donor Month, and the American Red Cross said donors of all types are urgently needed.
Bungalow Downtown Dining Launches New Lunch Menu and Extended Hours
Bungalow Downtown Dining, Downtown Houston's premier luxury dining experience, has extended their hours and menu to add Lunch to their dining options Tuesday through Friday!

