The Importance of National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
Every year in July, we dedicate National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month to shed light on the unique challenges faced by racial and ethnic minority communities regarding mental health in the United States. The U.S. Department of Health and Human …
Your Fourth of July cookout will cost you less this year, according to American Farm Bureau
Good news for your Fourth of July cookout — it’s more affordable than last year. Families can expect to pay $67.73 for a party of 10, down 3% from last year’s record high, according to a survey from the American …
Lab-grown meat doesn’t involve slaughter. Does that mean it’s kosher or halal?
The USDA gave two brands, Good Meat and Upside Foods, the green light last week to start producing and selling lab-grown, or cultivated, chicken in the United States. But is that kosher, literally?
Why we need more Black blood donors to treat sickle cell anemia
Living with sickle cell anemia, each day feels like a silent battle against my body’s limitations.
Starbucks promises ‘clearer’ guidelines after Pride Month decor clash with union
Starbucks will clarify its policy on Pride decorations following criticism and strikes at unionized stores.
Learn how to escape from a rip current and practice water safety
With hot summer months ahead, taking a dip in the water can be a refreshing way to cool off.
Walgreens profit tumbles, slashes guidance amid significant drop in Covid vaccine demand
Walgreens Boots Alliance on Tuesday reported earnings that tumbled from the same time a year ago amid softening consumer spending and a pullback in demand for Covid vaccines.
Checkers Teams Up With Hometown Hero Slim Thug to Provide College Students With A Prize Pack For Fall 2023!
For over 3 years, rapper Slim Thug has partnered with America's #1 French Fry restaurant, Checkers, to bring the Houston community various events ranging from collecting gifts during the holidays for local organizations, providing lunch for HBCU students during the …
Next-generation drug from Eli Lilly boosts weight loss to 24%, highest yet seen in trials
An experimental drug from Eli Lilly helped patients with obesity lose an average of 24% of their body weight over 48 weeks on the highest dose in a mid-stage study, the most weight loss seen yet in a new class …
"Bellaire's Dandelion Cafe Earns Breakfast Crown in Good Morning America's Epic 'United States of Breakfast' Showdown, Trailing Trill Burger's Last
The sun was barely up, yet the aroma of sizzling chicken and waffles filled the air in Houston. In the latest rendition of Good Morning America's culinary face-off, the spotlight fell on the enticing "United States of Breakfast" competition, celebrating …
US intel community still believes Covid-19 could have originated from lab or in wild
The US intelligence community still believes it is plausible that Covid-19 originated in a laboratory or in the wild, a conclusion that has been consistent for months, according to newly declassified information released Friday evening.
In extreme heat, here are 14 ways to keep your body and home cool without AC
Whether you’re without power, enduring extreme heat or trying to save money, there are ways to feel comfortable without artificial cooling.
City of Houston Activates Heat Emergency Plan
The City of Houston is activating its Public Health Heat Emergency Plan, providing resources for people to take refuge from extreme heat.
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
As the population ages, more people will be faced with caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia. The road for caregivers is challenging at best and difficult to navigate without the proper guidance.
Domino’s will deliver your next pizza without an address
An address is typically required when getting food delivered. Not for Domino’s.
