By d-mars.com News Provider The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the importance of having access to safe, reliable, and affordable medications. This is especially critical for Americans with underlying medical conditions who struggle to afford medications. To offset rising drug costs, many Americans import pharmaceutical drugs from Canada and other international pharmacies. According to the Campaign…
By d-mars.com News Provider With your mind on the changing season, you may be purging closets, vacuuming floors and washing windows – but there’s one crucial area of the house to keep in mind: your medicine cabinet. Every year, unused prescriptions and expired over-the-counter medicines clutter bathrooms, kitchen cupboards and drawers, posing a danger to…
By: Reggie C. Fitness After years of being a physical trainer to women who dedicate themselves to being everyone else’s hero and have to carry the weight of the world on their shoulders daily, I have learned that stress and anxiety are real factors in most of their lives. I meet so many women who…
Certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) safely provide anesthesia every day in collaboration with surgeons, dentists, podiatrists and other qualified anesthesia professionals, using their training and experience to independently manage the anesthesia needs of the patient.
There are over 80,000 vitamins and dietary supplements on the market, but not all are created equal.
Brooklyn Baker, a straight-A student with a 3.8-grade point average, is known for accomplishments that have put a spotlight on Brazoswood High. She recently broke the girls’ triple jump record for the sixth time this past track season with a jump of 40 feet 1.5 inches and broke the girls’ long jump record with a jump of 19 feet and 9.75 inches.
As part of its new Continuum of Care model for student wraparound supports, the Houston Independent School District is expanding its partnership with Hazel Health to every campus and Sunrise Center in the district.
Houston Methodist researchers are getting closer to adding another tool to the treatment regimen of individuals living with HIV that would be able to deliver HIV treatments through a long-acting, refillable nanofluidic implant that delivers an HIV antiviral medication.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which sets standards for nutrition labeling, is developing a new labeling system that would appear on the front of food and beverage products, offering clear and concise information to help people quickly and easily identify healthier foods.
Sisters Network® Inc. (SNI) will host a series of special programs and events to educate, empower, and celebrate the sisterhood the organization has provided for Black women in the United States.
To make a difference when it comes to heart health, learn how you, your family, and your community can support your well-being – and consider opportunities for pursuing a career in health care.
It’s that time of the year when we celebrate powerful women across Houston! The d-mars team wants to invite you to this year’s Top 30 Influential Women of Houston Awards, which is happening on August 23. The Top 30 Women sponsor an annual gala, which is devoted to acknowledging leaders from all industries and sectors,…
The flu season typically begins in late November or early December, peaks in January or February, and leaves around April or early May. However, the flu season can oftentimes be unpredictable.
Main Street Theater is producing the world premiere of Stagolee and the Funeral of a Dangerous Word by nationally-acclaimed Houston playwright Thomas Meloncon.
A new addition at Quentin Mease Health Center, a Harris Health System specialty facility rededicated in 2023, promises to provide patients with more early cancer detection and prevention procedures.
Anyone looking to dramatically and easily improve their overall health and wellness would be wise to consider adding an iron supplement to their diet.
When scheduling annual physicals, screenings, vaccinations and other preventive care, don’t forget about another critical part of overall health that gets neglected all too often: dental care.
By: d-mars.com News Provider There was a high number of genetic mutations detected in COVID samples from Denmark and Israel. The new variant has been detected in 23 cases in seven countries, including three in the United States. As of yet, no cases have been identified in Houston wastewater or through Houston Methodist’s genome sequencing…
By: d-mars.com News Provider Dr. Leola Anifowoshe, Chief Trichologist Texas Hair Restoration & Wellness Center As the nation observes Alopecia Areata Awareness Month in September, Texas Hair Restoration and Wellness Center, under the expert leadership of Chief Trichologist Dr. Leola Anifowoshe, is on a mission to raise awareness and provide hope to individuals battling hair…
By: d-mars.com News Provider BrandPoint Americans are optimistic about their longevity. A recent survey by MDVIP – a national network of primary care doctors focused on preventive medicine – and Ipsos found that 67% of Americans want to live longer than their parents and 87% want to take steps to live healthier for longer. However,…