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.
How to Protect Your Hearing from Loss at Any Age
Here are tips to help you protect your hearing while engaging in activities you love.
For Healthy Aging, Avoid These Common Obstacles to Good Nutrition
Proper nutrition is critical to older adults’ overall vitality.
VP Kamala Harris Unveils Plan to Expand Medicare for At-Home Care, Emphasizing Dignity for the Elderly
The proposed program aims to relieve the burden on families relying on Medicaid.
Fall Back into a Healthy Routine With These 3 Easy Tips
These three easy tips will help you “fall” back into a good routine.
Brushing Away Hospital Risks: The Importance of Proper Oral Care
If you or a loved one find yourself in the hospital, here’s how to stay on top of your oral care.
5 Things Everyone Should Know About Falls and Concussions
Here are five things everyone should know about concussions and falls prevention.
5 Simple Ways to Harvest Your Health This Fall
Here are some valuable tips to help you harvest your health this fall.
Breaking Barriers: Ovarian Cancer Study Expanded to Africa
Researchers are leading an ambitious study focused on ovarian cancer treatment for women of African descent.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Boost Your Health This Fall with 5 Expert Tips
Instead of throwing in the towel, get ahead of the sluggishness of the colder months by taking proactive steps to prioritize wellness.
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.