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What parents should know if their autistic child suffers from constipation and irritability
Ten years ago, university researchers might have been laughed out of the room for suggesting that soluble fiber intake may improve these common issues
About 1 in 59 children in the U.S. has been identified1 with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Most of these children also have chronic digestive issues2 – including constipation and leaky gut – because their good gut bacteria (probiotics) are out of balance. Frustratingly, these gut disorders often contribute to a child’s irritability.
How PBMs are hurting your local pharmacy
Across the country, local pharmacies are boarding up. A major new study from McKinsey found that the number of independent U.S. pharmacies has declined by half since 1980 -- leaving just 20,000 in business nationwide. Those that remain are reporting their slimmest profit margins in a decade.
Jackson State University needs community votes to win Retool Your School grant
Jackson State University is aiming to secure up to $150,000 in a campus-improvement grant sponsored by Home Depot’s annual Retool Your School program.
Thriving While Black in Paris
I'm looking forward to letting Black women know what life is like in Paris."
Rice study: Men vastly outnumber women in studying legislative politics
It’s no secret that men outnumber women in the halls of Congress and in other political arenas, but new research from Rice University, the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign also found that significantly more men than women study the legislative process in the U.S. and abroad.
Hospitals are abusing this drug discount program. Congress must step in.
Hospital chains are unfairly profiting off a program meant to help low-income patients afford their medicines. If policymakers don't reform this system soon, I worry that many of the marginalized patients I've devoted my career to protecting won't be able to access the care they need.
Starting Chemotherapy? Here’s What You Can Expect.
When most people hear the word “Cancer” they automatically think death sentence! Cancer is something no one wants to experience, but you can’t help but see cancer everywhere you look. Most people have had some encounter with this terrible disease. Whether it’s with a family member, a close friend or even a co-worker, cancer is hard to escape.
Spring Native Serves in Navy Aboard Aircraft Carrier Dubbed “Strength from the Sea”
A 2012 Spring High School graduate and Spring, Texas native is serving on one of the world’s largest warships, USS Carl Vinson.
Waters Statement in Opposition to Bill that Rolls Back Important Dodd-Frank Rules for Large Banks
Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Ranking Member of the Committee on Financial Services, gave the following floor statement in opposition to H.R. 3312, a bill that would deregulate some of the largest banks:
Dallas-Area High School Students Selected to Participate in Landmark 15th Year of Disney Dreamers Academy Program
The exclusive Walt Disney World Resort mentorship event that fosters the dreams of Black students and teens from underrepresented communities plans to return in March with reimagined programming and a
Disney Dreamers Academy, an educational mentorship program created and hosted by Walt Disney World Resort, plans to return with a reimagined approach, March 3-6, marking its 15th year of broadening career awareness and creating exclusive opportunities for Black students and teens from underrepresented communities across America. Four Dallas-area teens will be part of the 100 high school students to participate in the exclusive program’s Class of 2022. They are:
Paramount + Announces A Stacked Team of New and Legacy Players Joining "The Game"
Adriyan Rae, Vaughn Hebron and Analisa Velez to Star with Legacy Cast Members Brittany Daniel and Pooch Hall Making Special Appearances
Paramount+, the streaming service from ViacomCBS, today announced several new cast members joining the service’s revival of the groundbreaking series THE GAME, including Adriyan Rae (“Chicago Fire”) as Brittany Pitts, the daughter of Jason and Kelly Pitts; Vaughn Hebron (“Tyler Perry’s The Oval”) as Jamison Fields, an undrafted free agent; and Analisa Velez (“Sneaky Pete”) as Raquel Navarro, Brittany’s best friend. Legacy players Brittany Daniel (“Cheaper by the Dozen”) and Pooch Hall (“Ray Donovan”) will make special appearances, reprising their roles as Kelly Pitts and Derwin Davis, respectively. The 10-episode first season of the new series will stream exclusively on Paramount+.
METRO Memorial Day Schedule and Weekly Service Updates
In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, METRO will operate the following schedule on Monday, May 25, 2020:
Landmark Exhibition William Kentridge: In Praise of Shadows Travels to the MFAH, Surveying the Celebrated South African Artist’s Work
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston will host the acclaimed exhibition William Kentridge: In Praise of Shadows, from June 25 to September 10, 2023. Organized in cooperation with The Broad, Los Angeles, where it opened in November 2022, the exhibition surveys 35 years of the celebrated South African artist’s career, and features more than 80 works touching on every aspect of Kentridge’s wide-ranging investigations in the visual arts, film, and theater.
HISTORY: Rosa Parks House in Berlin Returns Home to America
In a backyard in Berlin, a ramshackle house that was once a haven for the civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks is preparing for its third life — back in the United States. It had almost been lost to history, falling into blight, abuse and foreclosure, in Detroit. But in 2016, the American artist Ryan Mendoza shipped the dismantled facade in two containers to his home in Germany. There, it was restored as an art exhibit in his garden in the Wedding neighborhood.
New Paper Details Five Keys to a Successful Community College CEO Transition Year
The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) today released a white paper detailing Five Keys to a Successful Transition Year for newly hired community college chief executive officers.
Pearland Native Serves on the Cutting Edge of Naval Aviation Modernization
A 2010 Glenda Dawson High School graduate and Pearland, Texas, native is serving in the U.S. Navy with Fleet Readiness Center West where Commander Strike Fighter Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet is located.
Partnership Brings Focus on Cyber Security Solutions to Texas Hospitals
Texas Hospital Association partners with Clearwater Compliance to manage critical hospital cyber security
The Texas Hospital Association announced its newest partnership with Clearwater Compliance, a top-ranked, award-winning health care cyber risk management and regulatory compliance solutions company. The endorsement follows an extensive due diligence analysis with Texas hospital leaders closely examining Clearwater’s operations and services.
Bates Collision Centers Provides ‘Keys to a Brighter Future’ by Gifting 2 Cars to HCDE Mothers
Head Start single moms to unwrap cars after receiving Responsible Parenting award
After months without reliable transportation while juggling work and a family as a single-parent household, Harris County Department of Education Head Start single moms Sheena Gulley and Parishellia Banks are receiving a special gift from Bates Collision Centers: the gift of transportation.
Georgia Tech Football Recruit Dies After Being Hit By Train
A star high school football player in South Florida who had signed with Georgia Tech was killed Monday after he was hit by a freight train.
Spend Your Spring Break at this Caribbean Oasis
With spring break right around the corner, Serafina Beach Hotel is welcoming travelers to San Juan, Puerto Rico – the ultimate Caribbean oasis. The perfect stop for your next island getaway, Serafina Beach Hotel offers members of the LGBTQ community privacy and fashionable fun without sacrificing luxury.
