5 Things Everyone Should Know About Falls and Concussions
Here are five things everyone should know about concussions and falls prevention.
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Want Happier Employees? New Research Says It’s Time to Get Personal
To keep up, businesses must prioritize what today’s workers really want.
Breaking Barriers: Ovarian Cancer Study Expanded to Africa
Researchers are leading an ambitious study focused on ovarian cancer treatment for women of African descent.
President Biden Orders Immediate Deployment of 1,000 Troops to Aid Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts
President Joe Biden announced the immediate deployment of 1,000 active-duty troops to assist in the response and recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene’s catastrophic impact.
Top 50 Black Professionals & Entrepreneurs of Texas Awards Gala Returning in February 2025: What You Should Know
Keith “MR. D-MARS” Davis, Sr. and the d-mars.com team are excited to celebrate a new group of Texas’ top Black professionals and entrepreneurs on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, at 6 p.m. at the Bayou City Event Center.
Crackdown Ramped Up on Predatory Medical Debt Collection as 100 Million Americans Struggle
The White House said the CFPB’s actions and state initiatives should reshape how medical debt is collected and reported.
Study Links Whole-Genome Duplications in Black Cancer Patients to Worse Outcomes, Environmental Carcinogen Exposure
The study’s findings highlight the critical role of both genetic and environmental factors in driving racial disparities in cancer outcomes.
Empowering Communities to Survive, Thrive, and Conquer Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is more than a campaign—it’s a collective call to take action and empower one another in the fight against this illness.
NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo Dies of Brain Cancer at 57
Dikembe Mutombo, one of the NBA’s greatest shot blockers, died of brain cancer, the league announced.
Prescription Drug Price Hikes Hit Black Americans Hardest as Biden Pushes for Reform
For many Black and Latino patients, especially those aged 65 and over, the rising costs of prescription drugs are becoming unbearable.
AfroTech 2024 Conference Coming to Houston this Fall
AfroTech, one of the largest gatherings of Black tech innovators, entrepreneurs, and creatives, returns in 2024 to the Bayou City.
Executive Order Targets Emerging Firearm Threats and Enhances School Safety
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris announced sweeping new measures to combat gun violence in America.
Overcoming Barriers and Uniting for Change: The Black Vote
This election isn’t just about choosing a candidate– it’s about shaping the future of policies that directly impact the Black community.
Representation of Women and People of Color in Clinical Trials is Crucial
As researchers work to find new treatments that have the potential to benefit patients, they say that more diversity is needed among participants in clinical trials to advance understanding of these conditions.
New Study Reveals Racial Disparities in Breast Cancer Mortality Rates Across All Tumor Subtypes
A systematic review and meta-analysis led by Mass General Brigham Integrated Health Care System sheds light on the extent of these disparities across different breast cancer subtypes.
African American Male Wellness Agency to Empower 1,000 Women at 2nd Annual UPLIFT HER Women’s Wellness Day
The African American Male Wellness Agency – Houston (AAMWA-Houston) is hosting its Second Annual UPLIFT HER Women’s Wellness Day, a free community health event.
How To Exercise During Each Stage of Your Menstrual Cycle
Learn how each phase of your menstrual cycle can change the way you work out and what you can do to still make the most out of it.
How to Improve Your Kids’ Experiences on Social Media
Here are concrete actions that can help your kids enjoy what’s good about social media.
