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BMI Alone May Miss Excess Adiposity in Children, UTHealth Houston Study Finds
While body mass index (BMI) is an effective tool for identifying obesity in children, these measurements alone do not always distinguish kids with unhealthy levels of body fat, especially in low-resource communities along the U.S.-Mexico border, according to researchers at UTHealth Houston.
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UTHealth Houston School of Public Health Austin location is celebrating 15 years of building public health in Central Texas through excellence in professional development and training, transdisciplinary research, and translation of scientific knowledge into action to create healthy habits.
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School of Public Health Ranked Top 25 Best Public Health School by U.S. News
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health has achieved top 25 ranking among 209 graduate schools of public health, according to the U.S. News & World Report.
Among publicly-funded institutions offering graduate-level degrees in public health, UTHealth Houston School of Public Health ranks No. 9 nationally, and holds its position as No. 1 in Texas.
Read moreSchool of Public Health Ranked Top 25 Best Public Health School by U.S. News
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Heart healthy indicators and behaviors in adolescents linked to better cognitive function
Cardiovascular health behaviors and overall cardiovascular health were directly associated with adolescent brain development and cognitive function, according to UTHealth Houston research published recently in the journal Mental Health and Physical Activity.
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Researchers receive 2024 R. Palmer Beasley, MD Faculty Award for Innovation
Congratulations to this year’s 2024 R. Palmer Beasley, MD Faculty Award for Innovation recipients: Shreela Sharma, PhD, RDN, LD professor and vice chair of the Department of Epidemiology; Nalini Ranjit, PhD, associate professor of the Department of Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences; and Alexandra van den Berg, PhD, MPH, professor of the Department of Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences.
Read moreResearchers receive 2024 R. Palmer Beasley, MD Faculty Award for Innovation
