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National Facial Hotspot, Heyday, to Open in Houston

We're thrilled to announce that Heyday, the renowned national skincare services brand, is bringing their personalized 50-minute facials to Houston. On Thursday, July 13, also known as 713 Day—a day dedicated to celebrating all things Houston—Heyday will open their first …

First Alzheimer’s drug to slow disease progression expected to get full FDA approval

The US Food and Drug Administration is expected to decide on Thursday whether to grant traditional approval to the Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi, the first medicine proven to slow the course of the memory-robbing disease.

Mental Health: How to Cope With Anxiety, Depression, & Other Mental Health Issues

Mental Health Awareness Month has drifted away from us, but that does not mean you have to drift away from your mental health issues once the month ends!

Burner phones, savings and travel plans: How parents’ sex and birth control talks with teens changed since end of Roe v. Wade

Parents of teens and preteens say it used to be that they only had to worry about explaining the mechanics of sex and pregnancy to their kids.

New pharmacy in Texas is helping customers cut prescription drug costs

The cost of prescription drugs in the U.S. can often leave families in a financial bind, especially if they do not have medical insurance.

Here’s the Scoop: Yonutz Unveils Fantastical Delights this National Ice Cream Day

Yonutz, the celebrated and social media-famous donut and ice cream concept, creator of the famed Yonutz SMASHED™Donut, and three-time winner of Dessert Wars, will celebrate National Ice Cream Day with the launch of its Yonutz SMASHED™ Ice Cream and Create …

Father writes 'Daddies Bake Cakes Too!' for brave daughter who had brain surgery

Jeff Mejias Jr. always wanted to write a children's book. After all, he has four kids and A LOT of material from which to choose.

JINYA Ramen Bar Celebrating its 13th Anniversary in Style

Break out the party hats and streamers, because JINYA Ramen Bar is turning 13 years old and commemorating that milestone with a Christmas in July celebration. In honor of becoming a teenager, the acclaimed Japanese ramen restaurant invites its guests …

Eating this food may be a reason why some people live to 100

Beans, beans, the magical … longevity food?

Purple Flag for Dementia Care™ Accreditation Continues to Grow as EPOCH Senior Living Pursues Systemwide Implementation

EPOCH Senior Living, a Northeastern senior healthcare organization, has recently partnered with Purple Flag for Dementia Care™ to implement systemwide accreditation across all 12 of its communities offering memory care. Purple Flag is an accreditation program developed to recognize excellence …

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.