A UTHealth Houston researcher reviewed existing scientific evidence on how exposure to “forever chemicals,” including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), may influence the risk of congenital heart defects in fetal cardiac development.
A UTHealth Houston researcher reviewed existing scientific evidence on how exposure to “forever chemicals,” including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), may influence the risk of congenital heart defects in fetal cardiac development.
After running a small pilot program for the past two years providing healthcare in laundromats, Jack Tsai, PhD, professor and regional dean in San Antonio, has secured a new $1.1 million grant to continue and expand the program for the next three years.
UTHealth Houston has been awarded more than $2.9 million from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to continue and expand a five-year initiative focused on increasing colorectal cancer screening, follow-up, and treatment across Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) in Texas.
August 20, 2024
Brett Perkison, MD, MPH, is leading a new study to evaluate the effectiveness of cooling vests in protecting construction workers from heat stress, part of a broader effort to develop better practices for protecting at-risk workers from heat-related illness.
August 19, 2024
This partnership aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue successful careers in public service, particularly in health and human services.
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.
August 8, 2024
A new study conducted by Alexander Testa, PhD, assistant professor at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, found that residents of historically redlined communities have a higher probability of experiencing violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and gun violence.
August 8, 2024
The Center for Health Equity (CHE) launched a paid summer intensive fellowship experience (SIFE) in health equity as an opportunity for graduate students at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health.
August 8, 2024
Decades of leadership in the field of elder mistreatment research has earned UTHealth Houston its first grant from the prestigious Edward R. Roybal Centers for Translational Research in the Behavioral Health and Social Sciences of Aging program, funded by the National Institute on Aging.
August 1, 2024
The DAWN Center at the Houston Health Department has spent more than 10 years providing Houstonians with free health education and other services to manage and prevent diabetes and other chronic diseases.
July 31, 2024
Adolescents and young adults diagnosed with cancer that live in more socially vulnerable neighborhoods in Texas have a higher risk of dying, according to new research from UTHealth Houston.
July 30, 2024
Recent research published in Frontiers in Environmental Health shows significant improvements in knowledge and access to health and safety resources for workers responding to flooded environments using a mobile web application and eHealth tool.
July 26, 2024
The Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences at UTHealth Houston has secured a $55.5 million grant from the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, an agency of the National Institutes of Health, extending its funding through 2031.
