VP Kamala Harris Unveils Agenda for Black Men, Promises Wealth-Building, Opportunity as Election Nears
Harris’ detailed plan appears to offer Black men a vision of leadership, opportunity, and economic empowerment.
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Ketamine and Other Anesthetics Emerge as Treatments for Depression
Ketamine and other anesthetic drugs have emerged as a powerful new tool to rapidly treat depression.
Inflation Hits Lowest Level Since Pandemic as Consumer Prices Stabilize
With inflation now easing to pre-pandemic levels, the latest data suggests that while some price pressures remain.
5 Things Everyone Should Know About Falls and Concussions
Here are five things everyone should know about concussions and falls prevention.
Breaking Barriers: Ovarian Cancer Study Expanded to Africa
Researchers are leading an ambitious study focused on ovarian cancer treatment for women of African descent.
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.
Why Men Should Talk About Their Health
An open line of communication between men and their healthcare providers, and among family members, can lead to better care.
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.
RodeoHouston® Makes Historic Purse Increase to $2.5M for 2025
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials announced the purse payout for RodeoHouston 2025 will increase by $355,500, making the total payout $2,533,500.
Triple Defense: Shield Your Health this Fall and Winter with Flu, RSV and COVID-19 Vaccines
The Houston Health Department (HHD) provides essential guidance on how to protect yourself and your loved ones from the flu, RSV and COVID-19.
Why Early Detection is So Important for Type 1 Diabetes
Although type 1 diabetes was long considered a disease that started in childhood or adolescence, nearly half of new T1D diagnoses are among adults.
How to Care for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s
Here are tips to help you make the most of time with your loved one who has Alzheimer’s – and to bring more joy into your lives.
Sisters Network® Inc. Celebrates 30th Anniversary ‘The Power of Sisterhood’ During 2024 National Black Breast Cancer Summit
In celebration of 30 years as the leading Black-led national organization dedicated to the black breast cancer crisis movement, Sisters Network® Inc. will host the 2024 National Black Breast Cancer Summit. The event is happening on Oct. 4-6, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency-Galleria, located at 2626 Sage Rd., Houston, Texas 77056. The summit is free and open to the public. The two-day summit features leading breast health…
Sisters Network® Inc. Celebrates 30th Anniversary ‘The Power of Sisterhood’ During 2024 National Black Breast Cancer Summit
In celebration of 30 years as the leading Black-led national organization dedicated to the black breast cancer crisis movement, Sisters Network® Inc. will host the 2024 National Black Breast Cancer Summit. The event is happening on Oct. 4-6, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency-Galleria, located at 2626 Sage Rd., Houston, Texas 77056. The summit is free and open to the public. The two-day summit features leading breast health…
Sisters Network® Inc. Celebrates 30th Anniversary ‘The Power of Sisterhood’ During 2024 National Black Breast Cancer Summit
In celebration of 30 years as the leading Black-led national organization dedicated to the black breast cancer crisis movement, Sisters Network® Inc. will host the 2024 National Black Breast Cancer Summit. The event is happening on Oct. 4-6, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency-Galleria, located at 2626 Sage Rd., Houston, Texas 77056. The summit is free and open to the public. The two-day summit features leading breast health…
Sisters Network® Inc. Celebrates 30th Anniversary ‘The Power of Sisterhood’ During 2024 National Black Breast Cancer Summit
Sisters Network® Inc. will host the 2024 National Black Breast Cancer Summit on Oct. 4-6, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency-Galleria.
Things Most People Don’t Know About Sickle Cell
Here are some things most people may not know about sickle cell.
September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month: What to Know
September marks National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the disease, promoting research, and supporting those affected by it.