America’s first severe case of bird flu confirmed in Louisiana

Houston Style Magazine (Health) 12/19 8:43A Brenda Goodman, CNN, Jamie Gumbr

A patient in Louisiana has been hospitalized with a severe case of H5N1 bird flu, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said, the first such case in the United States.

US life expectancy has rebounded closer to pre-pandemic levels

Houston Style Magazine (Health) 12/19 8:39A Deidre McPhillips, CNN

Life expectancy in the United States is rising nearly as quickly as it fell at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic as deaths from Covid-19 and drug overdoses drop.

How do people catch bird flu?

Houston Style Magazine (Health) 12/19 8:37A Brenda Goodman, CNN

As bird flu infections rise in dairy cattle and chickens, human cases are ticking up too, leaving many people to wonder whether they might be at risk from this recently arrived virus.

Want to boost your immune system during the holidays? Make these 3 things habits

Houston Style Magazine (Health) 12/19 8:34A Katia Hetter, CNN

The holiday season can be intense. People are traveling, hosting family and friends, and going to events — all the while keeping up other responsibilities of work and caregiving.

How stimulating the body’s largest nerve may relieve severe depression

Houston Style Magazine (Health) 12/19 8:28A Kristen Rogers, CNN

Nick Fournie was 24 years old when severe depression upended his life.

Lee’s Cocktail Lounge Set to Redefine Rice Village’s Nightlife

Houston Style Magazine (Health) 12/19 6:35A Jo-Carolyn Goode

Houston’s vibrant culinary and nightlife scene is about to welcome an exciting new gem. Restaurateur Benjy Levit, the mastermind behind beloved local staples like Benjy’s, Local Foods, Lee’s Den, and Maximo, is raising the bar once again. Set...

Get Ready, Houston: Taste Kitchen + Bar Downtown Hosts Ugly Sweater Happy Hour & Toy Drive!

Houston Style Magazine (Health) 12/19 5:44A Jo-Carolyn Goode

If your ugly sweater has been waiting for its moment to shine, here’s your chance! Taste Kitchen + Bar, Houston’s hotspot for all-day brunch and elevated Southern cuisine, is hosting an event that’s equal parts festive, philanthropic, and...

More bad news for Bud Light

Houston Style Magazine (Health) 12/13 6:31A Jordan Valinsky, CNN

It’s the end of an era for Bud Light: The beleaguered brand is no longer the most popular beer on tap at bars. Another Anheuser-Busch InBev beer, Michelob Ultra, has surpassed Bud Light in its share of US draft lines, marking an end to several...

Pelosi admitted to a hospital in Luxembourg after sustaining injury

Houston Style Magazine (Health) 12/13 5:27A Annie Grayer, CNN

Rep. Nancy Pelosi was admitted to a hospital in Luxembourg after she “sustained an injury during an official engagement,” a spokesperson said.

Will Tilman Fertitta Be the Next U.S. Ambassador to Italy?

Houston Style Magazine (Health) 12/12 4:44A Francis Page Jr.

Houston’s own billionaire and proud business mogul, Tilman Fertitta, is making waves in the political realm. As whispers from CBS News suggest, Fertitta, the owner of the NBA’s Houston Rockets, is a frontrunner for President Donald Trump’s pick...

Chili’s and Applebee’s are fighting about their value meals

Houston Style Magazine (Health) 12/12 4:33A Jordan Valinsky, CNN

There’s beef cooking between two of the biggest restaurant chains over their respective meal deals.

Walgreens is in particularly awful shape

Houston Style Magazine (Health) 12/12 4:22A Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN

Drug stores around the United States are struggling. Especially Walgreens. Walgreens’ stock has plunged more than 80% over the past five years, ranking the company among the worst-performing stocks during that stretch. It’s closing 1,200 stores,...

Celebrating the 2024 CNN Hero of the Year: Stephen Knight

Health Fitness Revolution (Houston Fitness Blog) 12/12 3:51A Health Fitness Revolution

We are thrilled to announce that Stephen Knight has been named the 2024 CNN Hero of the Year! Stephen, the founder of Dogs Matter , has dedicated his life to providing foster homes for dogs while their owners seek addiction treatment. His...

10 Ways to Practice Self-Care During the Holidays

Health Fitness Revolution (Houston Fitness Blog) 12/10 12:59A Health Fitness Revolution

During the holidays, we get less sunlight which can negatively affect our mood and trigger Seasonal Affective Disorder ( SA D ) and let s not forget the stress of Christmas shopping, birthdays, family...

Texas Comfort: DQ s Chicken & Dumplings Are Back to Warm Your Winter

Houston Style Magazine (Health) 12/9 6:28A Jo-Carolyn Goode

Winter in Texas might not bring blizzards, but it does deliver chilly nights perfect for cozying up with a bowl of something warm, hearty, and undeniably comforting. Enter Dairy Queen's fan-favorite Chicken & Dumplings, making its...