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Enduring heat wave continues to choke the Southwest as high temperatures will move east

More than 85 million people remained under heat alerts Saturday as the weekslong heat wave continues and intensifies in the Southwest.

Syphilis has increased 128% among women in Houston since 2019

The Houston Health Department has reported a syphilis outbreak, with an increase of 128% among women in the city, and a ninefold increase in congenital cases in Houston and the surrounding Harris County area since 2019.

Stellar Lineup of Chefs and Wine Experts Grows for Galveston Island Wine Festival at Moody Gardens

With each announcement of new additions to the 2023 Galveston Island Wine Festival lineup, anticipation for the Labor Day weekend festivities builds. Today’s announcement includes an award-winning restaurateur and his Executive Chef, one of 260 Master Sommeliers in the world, …

Introducing the Chat GPTaco

Velvet Taco introduces the newest installment of the brand’s Weekly Taco Feature (WTF), the Chat GPTaco. This is among the first AI generated menu items for a fast casual restaurant, sparking innovation and unique flavor combinations using Chat GPT and …

Nearly 5 million kids might miss out on food assistance if these states don’t act by Friday

Nearly 5 million children in eight states could lose out on some extra funds for food unless their state officials sign up for a federal relief program by Friday.

From Culinary Ingenuity to Business Triumph: The Story of Stuff'd Wings

The sign of a real cook is their ability to open a refrigerator or pantry and see the potential for an amazing meal, while the average person sees a lack of culinary options. A real cook thinks outside the box …

Maternal Mortality in the Black Community

The definition of maternal mortality or maternal death varies slightly amongst the different governing organizations. The standing definition is that maternal death is the death of a pregnant woman due to pregnancy-related complications and/or conditions that were made worse by …

Cyclospora Cases On the Rise in Harris County

The Houston Health Department, Harris County Public Health (HCPH), and the Fort Bend Health & Human Services (FBCHHS) have received reports of an increased number of Cyclospora infections within their jurisdictions and urge people to use caution this summer while …

Celebrity Hairstylist Johnny Wright Makes Houston His Next Stop on the Naturally You Tour

Emmy-nominated celebrity hairstylist, motivational speaker, Johnny Wright is thrilled to announce his upcoming 11-city Naturally You Tour, inspired by his bestselling book "Natural and Curly Hair for Dummies." Johnny will make the official announcement during the Essence Festival in New …

Extreme Heat Kills: Record Temps Leave Us All Vulnerable

If you clicked on any major news site this week, there was one consistent headline that would be difficult to miss, let alone ignore: “Hottest Day Ever Recorded on Earth.”

Staying Cool in Extreme Heat When the Power Fails

Electrical grid failures, or blackouts, have significantly increased in frequency in recent years, placing millions of Americans at risk for health-related illness and death. This is especially true during the summer months, when extreme weather events (including heat waves, hurricanes, …

How to spice up your pantry the Mediterranean way

Sign up for CNN’s Eat, But Better: Mediterranean Style. Our eight-part guide shows you a delicious expert-backed eating lifestyle that will boost your health for life.

Cyclospora cases on the rise in Harris County

The Houston Health Department, Harris County Public Health (HCPH), and the Fort Bend Health & Human Services (FBCHHS) have received reports of an increased number of Cyclospora infections within their jurisdictions and urge people to use caution this summer while …

Sugar Land's Fish City Grill to Undergo Transformation

Fish City Grill and Half Shells are restaurants known and loved for their fresh seafood and welcoming atmosphere. The Sugar Land location, located in Sugar Land Town Square at 15980 City Walk, originally opened in 2006. Now, the popular seafood …

Popular breast cancer reconstruction procedure could soon be harder to get

A recent change in insurance could soon make it harder for breast cancer survivors to get a common type of reconstruction surgery.