New study questions the effectiveness of colonoscopies
Colonoscopies are a dreaded rite of passage for many middle-age adults. The promise has been that if you endure the awkwardness and invasiveness of having a camera travel the length of your large intestine once every decade after age 45, …
They’re BACK! McDonald’s USA’s Iconic Halloween Pails Will Return Oct. 18
After weeks of anticipation, McDonald’s officially confirms the return of its Halloween Happy Meal and shares unique ways fans can reuse their collectible pail this fall and beyond
Men Are Four Times As Likely to Commit Suicide. Why?
In 2020, according to the CDC, suicide took the lives of over 45,979 men, women, and children. That’s one death every 11 minutes. Not only is suicide an epidemic for the general population, it’s the third leading cause of death …
Hispanic Heritage Month Chef Profile: Chef Jeffrey Taylor is Serving Puerto Rican and Soul Food Flavors with Japanese Technique
Grilled Shrimp, a beautiful corn puree, and pickled blueberries were one of the lively dishes presented by New York native Chef Jeffrey Taylor for his "Celebration of Life" menu at Black Chef Table in August. The menu brought a fusion …
HHSC Encourages Screenings During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Aware- ness Month and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission is encouraging women to get screened regularly for the disease. “Breast cancer screenings can save a woman’s life and mammograms are the best way to …
Breast cancer survivor on mission to influence women to get cancer screenings
October is breast cancer awareness month and it's all about saving lives through early detection with recommended mammograms. Tomika Bryant is an influencer with a mission.
The Ultimate Comfort Food Is Back This Fall For the 14th Year at Select DQ Restaurants
The beginning of fall means cooler temps and thoughts of favorite cold-weather recipes. Across the Lone Star state, that means chicken and dumplings are back at participating DQ restaurants in Texas! The homemade recipe is a deliciously hearty dish with …
COVID-19 Virus: Understanding Your Risks
Learning about how Covid 19 spreads and the factors that can increase that risk can help you make informed choices.
Raising Cane’s Founder Presents $100,000 Donation to Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Raising Cane’s and the Hispanic Scholarship Fund kicked off their long-term partnership to help empower Hispanic students all over the country to pursue and complete a higher education, as well as set them up for success in their future careers.
Top Places to Get Your French Fry Fix On
Easily one of the weaknesses of any food lover must be a batch of hot, golden, crispy French fries. That’s one of the ways McDonald’s rosed in popularity. But that was kids’ stuff (no shade McDonald’s you will always be …
Black Houston Entrepreneurs iS One of Three Winners of $150,000 in Grants from the Famous Amos ‘Ingredients for Success Entrepreneurs Initiative’
Famous Amos, in partnership with the National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC), announced the awardees of its second annual Ingredients for Success Entrepreneurs Initiative, a program that helps promising Black business owners thrive with capital and coaching resources.
Black TV Chef, Owner of Multiple Restaurants Reveals How to Master Southern Cooking Even If You're From the North
Superstar restaurateur and chef Justin Sutherland has launched a tour of American Southern cuisine shaped by his upbringing in the Northern Midwest and the South and by his African-American and Asian heritage. Justin owns multiple restaurants in the Twin Cities, …
Puttery Houston is Modernizing Mini Golf with Curated Cocktails and Upscale Bites!
This week celebrates International Mini Golf Day, and there is a new mini golf experience that satisfies those that are a kid at heart, foodies, and cocktail enthusiasts! Puttery is Houston's newest grown and sexy mini golf hotspot changing how …
Cancer-Causing Dioxin Soil Found in Houston Area
Houston Health Department detects cancer-causing dioxinin soil sampling around contaminated Union Pacific rail yard
Talking to loved ones about assisted living
Suggesting assisted living to your loved ones can be a very difficult conversation. It may take time for older adults to come around to the idea of assisted living, so avoid pushing them too hard and make a strong effort …
