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New Study Finds Viewing Political TikTok Influencers Can Increase Negative Emotional Affect in Young Adults 

New Study Finds Viewing Political TikTok Influencers Can Increase Negative Emotional Affect in Young Adults 

According to a new study, researchers found that young adults who viewed political influencers on TikTok reported an increased negative emotional affect. 

McCurdy Receives ASPPH Practice Excellence Award

McCurdy Receives ASPPH Practice Excellence Award

Professor Sheryl McCurdy, PhD, MA, at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, was honored with the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) Practice Excellence Award at this year’s ASPPH Annual Meeting.

MD/MPH: Where Medicine Meets Its Match 

MD/MPH: Where Medicine Meets Its Match 

Match Day signifies a poignant moment for fourth-year medical students seeking their next venture in their education and training. Fifty-seven Doctor of Medicine and Master of Public Health (MD/MPH) students at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health across Texas will combine medicine and public health in their next phase of medical training. 

Augusto De Moraes

New Study Highlights Need to Develop Assessments on the Family Food Environment

A new study led by Augusto César Ferreira De Moraes, PhD, assistant professor in Epidemiology, examined the reliability and validity of questionnaires assessing family food environments in adolescents and children.

2023 Teaching Awards

2023 Teaching Awards

May 9, 2023

The following awards are based on nominations and a formal voting process to select each award recipient. Teaching awards are selected by students; Faculty & Staff awards are voted on by internal employees. 


The Intersection of Mass Incarceration and Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults

The Intersection of Mass Incarceration and Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults

May 4, 2023

Testa explains that “an overreliance on prisons and more severe sentences” since the 1970’s has caused “a ‘graying’ of the prison population. Currently, 1-in-5 (more than 250,000) persons incarcerated in prisons in 2020 were over 50 years of age; estimates project this number will rise to 1-in-3 by 2030.”


Researchers Recommend Planting Trees to Increase Outdoor Play Among Kids

Colorful school playground with blue sky in background

April 19, 2023

Research showed that children spent less time in moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and more time under shade as the temperature increased. “Children are spending more time than ever indoors, they are missing out on the positive effects of nature on their physical and mental health.” 


UTHealth Houston School of Public Health Honored with 2023 ASPPH Harrison C. Spencer Award for Community Service

UTHealth Houston School of Public Health Honored with 2023 ASPPH Harrison C. Spencer Award for Community Service

April 17, 2023

The distinguished award recognizes the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health’s commitment to prioritizing both a healthy Texas population and a strong Texas economy through the Texas Epidemic Public Health Institute (TEPHI). TEPHI, a new state agency house within UTHealth Houston, is a network of public health professionals and resources that ensure the state is at the forefront of pandemic readiness and response.


In Memoriam of Polly Sparks Turner, DrPH

Polly Sparks Turner being recognized by Dean Dr. Eric Boerwinkle

April 11, 2023

UTHealth Houston School of Public Health alumni and former president of the Alumni Association, Polly Sparks Turner, MPH, DrPH, passed away on March 30, 2023 at the age of 84.




Student Spotlight: Behind Marianne Olaniran MS, MPH

Student Spotlight: Behind Marianne Olaniran MS, MPH

March 31, 2023

My relationships with faculty and mentors have been invaluable to my educational experience. My professors have provided a nurturing and intellectually stimulating environment where I know that I am respected and valued. This has empowered me to utilize my knowledge and skills to ensure that I excel in all my classes.





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