Prioritize Your Mind: Make Mental Wellness a Goal in 2025
Mental Wellness Month is a meaningful opportunity to recognize the vital connection between emotional and physical health.
The Transformative Power of a Pause: Dry January and the Need to Reset
Real transformation doesn’t just come from simply removing alcohol.
Vice President Kamala Harris Announces Final Rule to Remove Medical Debt from Credit Reports
The Biden-Harris Administration has also implemented broader reforms to address the root causes of medical debt.
Alcohol Consumption Increases Cancer Risks: U.S. Surgeon General
Alcohol is listed as one of the leading preventable causes of cancer in the United States, contributing to 100,000 cases and 20,000 deaths each year.
6 Ways to Prioritize Mental Wellness this Year
Here are top tips for achieving mental clarity and starting the year off with your best foot forward.
How to Know if You Can Trust your Supplement: 4 Things to Look For
You may be shocked to learn that the FDA does not approve dietary supplements that are on your store shelf.
Older Adults at Higher Risk of Confusion, Memory Problems After Surgery
Various factors can increase the risk of postoperative delirium, including the body’s response to surgery, frailty and underlying medical conditions.
How to Help Prevent the Spread of Germs this Cold and Flu Season
A holistic germ prevention strategy is one of the most effective ways to help stop the spread of illness-causing germs.
Houston Area Urban League Raises Over $1 Million at 2024 Equal Opportunity Day Gala
The 2024 Equal Opportunity Day Gala raised more than $1 million to support the Houston Area Urban League’s programs.
3 New Year’s Resolutions That Will Make You Happier
Here are goals you can set for a more joyful 2025.
10 Health Recommendations for the New Year
Looking to improve your health in 2025 and beyond? Check out these recommendations.
Why It’s Harder Than Ever to Make an Appointment with Your Doctor
Here are the top reasons why it’s harder than ever to be seen by a healthcare provider.
Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): A Psychologist’s Perspective
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that follows a seasonal pattern, typically emerging in the fall or winter months.
Walking Pneumonia Cases Surge Nationwide, Impacting Children and African Americans Disproportionately
Walking pneumonia is affecting children in unprecedented numbers, with cases rising since June.
HIV/AIDS and the Black Community: Tiffany Quinton’s Survivor Story and the Power of Education
World AIDS Day is a powerful reminder to challenge HIV stigma, offer support to those living with the virus, and honor the lives we’ve lost along the way.
Texas Earns D in 2024 March of Dimes Report Card for Preterm Birth Rate of 11.1%, Reflecting Need for Action
March of Dimes released its 2024 Report Card, revealing Texas’ preterm birth rate remains high at 11.1% while health disparities persist among racial and ethnic groups.
3 Things to Know About Gut Health in America
One in three adults is experiencing a common gut issue right now.
Affordable Care Act’s Lifeline in Jeopardy as Enhanced Subsidies Face Expiration in 2025
As Congress prepares to finalize its leadership in both chambers, the fate of health insurance subsidies for millions of Americans hangs in the balance.
Include a Type 1 Diabetes Screening Conversation at Your Child’s Next Annual Doctor’s Visit: Here’s Why
Every year, there are an estimated 27,000 newly diagnosed youth cases of type 1 diabetes in the United States alone.
3 Habits Your Dentist Will Thank You For
You can take these steps between checkups to ensure your dentist sees your oral health at its best.