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Jooyeon Hwang, PhD, an associate professor of environmental and occupational health at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health. (Photo by UTHealth Houston)

UTHealth Houston study links firefighter smoke exposure to biological changes that increase cancer risk

A new study published in Environmental Research by researchers at UTHealth Houston offers valuable insights into how firefighting can affect the body on a molecular level, potentially leading to long-term health risks such as cancer.

UTHealth Houston Study Finds Diabetes Program Improves Depression Symptoms in Mexican Americans

UTHealth Houston Study Finds Diabetes Program Improves Depression Symptoms in Mexican Americans

A team of researchers from UTHealth Houston School of Public Health has found that Salud y Vida, a community-clinical diabetes program in the Rio Grande Valley, was linked to significant reductions in depression symptoms among low-income Mexican Americans living with type 2 diabetes. 

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UTHealth Houston becomes go-to resource for health cost clarity

Texans won a major victory for health cost transparency in June with the conclusion of the 89th Texas Legislature, which provided funding support to the Texas All-Payor Claims Database and established the Health Impact, Cost, and Coverage Analysis Program (HICCAP) — both housed at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health’s Center for Health Care Data.

Ami Sedani, PhD

Researchers Spur New Efforts to Ensure Equitable Access to Colorectal Cancer Screenings

Researchers examine a pivotal opportunity in detecting and preventing early-onset colorectal cancer.

Alumna Voted President-Elect of Society for Epidemiologic Research

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August 22, 2024

Alumna Wendy Nembhard, PhD, MPH, FACE, voted as the new incoming president-elect of the Society for Epidemiologic Research (SER.) As president-elect, Nembhard serves on the Executive Committee for SER, which hosts the nation's oldest epidemiology society.


Researchers argue: “Does every movement count towards better health?”

Assistant Professor of Epidemiology and Center for Health Equity researcher, Andrea Ramirez Varela, PhD, MD, MPH

August 22, 2024

A 2020 press release from the World Health Organization (WHO) stated that “every move counts towards better health”, suggesting that 5 million deaths per year could be averted if physical activity increased throughout the globe. Offering a new perspective and published in June’s open access journal of The Lancet Global Health is Assistant Professor of Epidemiology and Center for Health Equity (CHE) researcher, Andrea Ramirez Varela, PhD, MD, MPH, who poses a counter to the statement, that context is key.



UTHealth Houston research reveal a disproportionate increase of homelessness among women in the U.S.

Jack Tsai, PhD, professor and regional dean of UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in San Antonio

August 12, 2024

In an analysis of population data spanning five years from 2018 through 2022, researchers have uncovered significant trends in homelessness rates among various population groups, with a noteworthy rise in the number of women experiencing unsheltered homelessness. The study, recently published in Public Health Reports, utilized data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and the findings shed light on the changing dynamics of homelessness among women, with a particular focus on female veterans.  




Omowale Goes Global

Serwa Omowale at children's health forum.

July 25, 2024

Serwaa Omowale, PhD, LMSW, MPH, assistant professor at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Dallas, was selected as a LEAD Global Training Program fellow. Omowale’s selection as a LEAD trainee allowed her to travel to Uganda for a 10-week program to gain the necessary skills needed to lead multi-disciplinary research aimed at underserved communities across the globe. 






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