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Study sheds light on fatty acid’s role in “chemobrain” and multiple sclerosis
Researchers find lipids responsible for neural function are highly active and not inert as traditionally believed
Medical experts have always known myelin, the protective coating of nerve cells, to be metabolically inert. A study led by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has found that myelin is surprisingly dynamic, a discovery that has implications for treatment of multiple sclerosis and a type of myelin damage caused by some chemotherapy drugs, often referred to as “chemobrain.” Chemobrain can occur in up to 70 percent of patients receiving chemotherapy, leaving them with temporary and even permanent thinking and memory impairment.
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Sheila Jackson Lee Secures Resounding Victory in Texas' Super Tuesday Showdown
In a remarkable display of political prowess, Sheila Jackson Lee, the enduring representative and senior member of the Texas Delegation, clinched a decisive 60% victory in the 18th Congressional District during this Super Tuesday's electric showdown.
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Houston native becomes member of elite Navy Honor Guard
Published on July 3, 2023
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You Are Art: A Love Letter to Fifth Ward
You are Art A Love Letter to 5th Ward is a mixed media portrait-based project that seeks to highlight the individual residents of 5th Ward Houston. Fifth Ward is portrayed as more than just a geographic location; the residents are the most critical parts of the community; when these people move away or travel from their homes, the stories and experiences always keep the best interests of the physical place alive.
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Council Member Edward Pollard Partners with METRO to Launch Innovative Jobs Resource
Council Member Edward Pollard will hold a press conference to announce the launch of DistrictJJobs.com, a website that offers tools to job seekers to find employment with local companies. The press conference will be held Thursday, March 31, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. in the parking lot at 3201 Hillcroft St., Houston, TX 77057. METRO President and CEO Thomas C. Lambert will also be in attendance.
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Local Youth Win with TDECU Donation
Local Youth Win with TDECU Donation as Houston Texans Red Zone Sponsor
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Ronald McDonald House Houston Announces New CEO
Brigadier General Rick Noriega to lead non-profit during time of expansion
Ronald McDonald House Houston today announced that its board of directors has appointed Brigadier General Rick Noriega as CEO, effective July 10, 2017. Noriega joins Ronald McDonald House Houston in the midst of an aggressive $22.5 million capital campaign to further serve families of critically ill children in the Texas Medical Center.
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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Hosts URGENT News Conference on Temporary Protected Status
Congresswoman Jackson Lee: “The Trump Administration’s rash decision to cancel Temporary Protected Status for Haitian Nationals is cruel, ill-conceived and could place the lives of many in danger.”
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Mayor John Whitmire Ushers in New Era of Leadership for Houston
Despite the brisk weather and rain showers, Houston greeted the New Year with optimism as Mayor John Whitmire delivered a heartfelt inaugural address. As the city’s 63rd Mayor and, at 75, the eldest in over seven decades, Whitmire's speech was a beacon of hope for the city's vibrant future.
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Houston, Dallas schools place friendly wager on Astros, Rangers ALCS series
Two Texas elementary schools – one from Dallas, one from Houston – have placed a friendly wager on the outcome of the upcoming American League Championship Series between the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers.
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Remembering A Giant Amongst Us: Faye B. Bryant
One of Houston's luminary figures in education and service to others has passed away at the age of 82.
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston partners with Comcast to equip Clubs with Wi-Fi-connected “Lift Zones”
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston and Comcast have joined forces to equip 10 of the nonprofit’s Clubs in the Houston area, and its headquarters, with Wi-Fi connected “Lift Zones” to enable children and teens to fully participate in educational opportunities and the digital economy. Comcast is providing robust Wi-Fi hotspots in safe spaces designed to help lower income students get online, participate in distance learning and do their homework. Installation began last week.
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Joe Biden Makes First Campaign Stop In Houston
Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden visited Houston Tuesday for campaign events, including a town hall meeting with the American Federation of Teachers and then a fundraiser.
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New Effort To Grow Pipeline of Latino Leaders in Education Launches in Houston
A new group in Greater Houston, Latinos for Education, want to grow the pipeline of Latino leaders in education, starting with the nonprofit world that pumps millions of dollars into learning.
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MD Anderson 75th Anniversary Gala
Photography by Vicky Pink - The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center celebrated its …
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Friends for the Cure Lupus Awareness Event
Photography by Vicky Pink - On Saturday, May 25, 2013, Houston Style Magazine was on …
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Council Member Dr. Letitia Plummer, Houston At-Large Position 4
Published on May 14, 2020
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Houston City Council Member Letitica Plummer with Burt Levine and wife
Published on July 20, 2023
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South African Winemaker Ntsiki Biyela Debuts Aslina Wine Collection
Ntsiki Biyela, South Africa’s first black female wine creator, debuted her new wine collection, Aslina, in Houston recently. Four wines are included in the Aslina collection - Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and a Bordeaux blend.
