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Houston hospitals welcome first babies of 2026

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Houston hospitals welcome first babies of 2026

Within minutes of the New Year, hospitals in the Houston area received their first babies of 2026. Memorial Hermann, Texas Children's Hospital, St. Luke's Health, and Houston Methodist all had healthy babies arrive.

Hundreds of Houston-Area Seniors Face Meal Cuts After Federal Funding Slashed

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Hundreds of Houston-Area Seniors Face Meal Cuts After Federal Funding Slashed

Federal funding cuts are forcing Houston-area Meals on Wheels programs to scale back services, putting hundreds of seniors at risk of food insecurity. IM Houston and Fort Bend Seniors both report losing hundreds of thousands in federal support.

Staying Active, Staying Connected: YMCA Expands Senior Programs in Houston

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Staying Active, Staying Connected: YMCA Expands Senior Programs in Houston

On September 10, the YMCA of Greater Houston is set to welcome seniors to a complimentary open house event. This gathering will highlight various fitness, social, and educational programs designed to encourage healthy aging and foster community connections.

Blue Bell Recalls Ice Cream After Packaging Error Raises Allergy Concerns

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Blue Bell Recalls Ice Cream After Packaging Error Raises Allergy Concerns

Blue Bell has issued a recall for Moo-llennium Crunch ice cream due to mislabeling, where cartons were incorrectly identified as Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, leaving out important nut allergen information. No health issues have been reported.

Walmart Recalls Frozen Shrimp in 13 States, Including Texas After FDA Flags Radioactive Risk

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Walmart Recalls Frozen Shrimp in 13 States, Including Texas After FDA Flags Radioactive Risk

Walmart is recalling frozen shrimp sold in 13 states after federal health officials detected traces of radioactive contamination in imported products from Indonesia.

Texas Sees Growth in Hispanic and Male Nurses, Study Shows

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Texas Sees Growth in Hispanic and Male Nurses, Study Shows

Texas’s nursing workforce has become more diverse, with Hispanic and male nurses making up a growing share of registered nurses. Experts say the trend is reshaping patient care across the state.

Health and Wellness

Houston hospitals welcome first babies of 2026

Hundreds of Houston-Area Seniors Face Meal Cuts After Federal Funding Slashed

Staying Active, Staying Connected: YMCA Expands Senior Programs in Houston

Blue Bell Recalls Ice Cream After Packaging Error Raises Allergy Concerns

Walmart Recalls Frozen Shrimp in 13 States, Including Texas After FDA Flags Radioactive Risk

Texas Sees Growth in Hispanic and Male Nurses, Study Shows

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