Essential Swimming Safety Tips for Everyone this Summer
Here are some essential swim safety tips you and your loved ones can follow this summer.
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Children’s Museum Houston and Harris County Public Library Recognized as 2024 Recipients of Nation’s Highest Museum and Library Honor
The Institute of Museum and Library Services announced Children’s Museum Houston and Harris County Public Library of Houston as two of the 10 recipients of the 2024 National Medal for Museum and Library Service.
Breaking the Silence: Breast Cancer Disparities Among Black Women
Breast cancer disparities among Black women are pressing issues that demand attention and action.
Firearm Safety Begins at Home
Unfortunately, 40% of U.S. households with children have firearms, of which 15% are stored in the least secure way.
5 Things to Know About Asthma and Summer Heat
Here’s what the American Lung Association wants everyone to know during summer, when extreme heat can make asthma harder to manage.
Summer Program Cultivates Future Cardiovascular Researchers
Bradley McConnell, professor of pharmacology at the UH College of Pharmacy, and Tho Tran, research assistant professor of chemistry at the UH College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, have received funding from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute to create a summer research program to engage the upcoming generation of minority, underrepresented cardiovascular researchers in hands-on heart, blood and lung research.
Know Your Risk for Blood Clots Before Taking Birth Control
Selecting the right birth control method is pivotal, say experts, who point to research that shows the risk for potentially life-threatening blood clots is 35 times greater among women with genetic clotting disorders who use estrogen-based contraceptives.
VP Harris Announces $5.5 Billion Funding for Affordable Housing and Homelessness Solutions
A housing crisis is gripping tens of millions of families nationwide, cutting across political lines and sparking bipartisan action in state legislatures.
American Cancer Society Launches Largest-Ever Study to Probe Disparities in Cancer Outcomes for Black Women
Despite overall declines in cancer deaths, Black women continue to face disproportionately high mortality rates, a phenomenon the organization aims to address through its newly unveiled VOICES of Black Women study.
2024 Black Men Buy Houses Workshop Helping Black Men Achieve Home Ownership
The Black Men Buy Houses Workshop, led by Kevan and Ayesha Shelton, is set to launch its 2024 season on May 11 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. This workshop is pivotal in helping Black men achieve homeownership.
In Good Hands: The Quality of Nurse Anesthesiology Experience and Education
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.
How to Celebrate the Nurses in Your Life this Nurses Week
Nurses Week is an opportunity to recognize and appreciate the vital role that nurses play in health care.
Choosing Supplements That Hit the Mark
There are over 80,000 vitamins and dietary supplements on the market, but not all are created equal.
Understanding the Benefits of Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrencies are digital forms of money that operate on decentralized networks, unlike traditional currencies that are issued by governments. Bitcoin, the first cryptocurrency introduced in 2009 by an entity known as Satoshi Nakamoto, inspired the development of numerous additional digital currencies. Transactions involving cryptocurrencies occur through blockchain technology, which ensures transparency, military-grade encryption for security,…
Sickle Cell: Not Just a Black Disease or Trait
Sharing this information about sickle cell is the everyday work of Houston-based charity “As One Foundation,” which was founded by sickle cell carrier and former Houston Texan Devard Darling, who lost his identical twin brother to exertional sickling in 2001 at Florida State University during a football conditioning workout.
Beauty, Purpose & Passion: Torsha Johnson Launches Shower Chique to Empower Women’s Beauty Routines
Being a wife, mother and first lady of Higher Dimension Church Houston are just a few things that Torsha Johnson is widely known for. For years, she has helped lead women of all ages as they grow in their relationship with God. This calling, which she has wholeheartedly embraced, is now being reflected in the beauty industry with the creation of the Shower Chique Shower Cap.
Unlock the Power of Self-Care: The Importance of Vaginal Care for Black Women
Black women face unique challenges when it comes to vaginal health.
How Colleges and Universities Can Support Adult Learners Navigating a Changing World
While mental illness can impact anyone, adult learners who are balancing their personal lives with professional and educational pursuits need special attention.
‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ Opal Lee, Medgar Evers Among Recipients of Presidential Medal of Freedom
“Mother of Juneteenth” Opal Lee and civil rights activist Medgar Evers are among those being honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom this year.
Stay Ahead of Allergies with These 7 Expert Tips
As temperatures rise, pollen and other allergens will fill the air, leaving you sneezing and wheezing instead of enjoying sunnier days.