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New FDA flavor ban has vape shops, manufacturers breathing sigh of relief
February 18, 2020
Ty Marceaux took a puff from his electronic cigarette and pointed to a small corner of his Heights vape shop once teeming with vape cartridges offering sweet flavors such as mango, grape and pineapple. Earlier this month, the manager of the shop, Rock N’ Roll It, was forced to stop selling fruit- and candy-flavored nicotine cartridges under new Food and Drug Administration regulations aimed at curbing the rise of underaged vaping.
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Opinion: How climate change worsens disparities among Austin kids
February 16, 2020
Despite the sometimes oppressive Texas heat, I bike or take the bus to work. On my commute, I crisscross Holly Street, East Cesar Chavez, and downtown.
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Study finds vaping prevention program significantly reduces use in middle school students
January 29, 2020
In response to the youth vaping crisis, experts at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) developed CATCH My Breath, a program to prevent electronic cigarette use among fifth – 12th grade students.
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Vaping & the EVALI Epidemic: What We Know and Next Steps
For years, we’ve known about the dangers of tobacco use, but recently, a new smoking product has been in the spotlight. Electronic cigarettes, also known as e-cigarettes, vapes or (vape) pens, are linked to the most recent disease outbreak that has officials and civilians alike on edge.
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Review: Evaluation of the Go! Austin/Vamos! Austin Initiative
The Go! Austin/Vamos! Austin (GAVA) is a coalition of neighbors and community partners which organizes and mobilizes community efforts in ways that reduce barriers and increase institutional capacity in low-income communities. READ MORE.
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Did you know nicotine can harm parts of the brain that control attention, learning, mood, and impulse control? Read more about the risks of youth e-cigarette use from @CDCgov
Like Did you know nicotine can harm parts of the brain that control attention, learning, mood, and impulse control? Read more about the risks of youth e-cigarette use from @CDCgov #noecigs4kids #CATCHMyBreath https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/basic_information/e-cigarettes/Quick-Facts-on-the-Risks-of-E-cigarettes-for-Kids-Teens-and-Young-Adults.html … View on Twitter 27 February
#noecigs4kids #CATCHMyBreath https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/basic_information/e-cigarettes/Quick-Facts-on-the-Risks-of-E-cigarettes-for-Kids-Teens-and-Young-Adults.html … -
The new FDA regulations have forced vape shops in Texas to stop selling fruit-and-candy-flavored nicotine cartridges. Dr. Steven Kelder, Center faculty member, explains that the FDA ban “is a major step forward” to halt teenage smoking. https://bit.ly/38ZHqAz
Like The new FDA regulations have forced vape shops in Texas to stop selling fruit-and-candy-flavored nicotine cartridges. Dr. Steven Kelder, Center faculty member, explains that the FDA ban “is a major step forward” to halt teenage smoking. https://bit.ly/38ZHqAz View on Twitter 27 February -
Thanks for joining us in @SaludAmerica 's #SaludTues tweetchat along with @TheHeartTruth, @PublicHealthMap , @HHS_HealthReg2 , @MinorityHealth and more! #HeartHealth #OurHearts #Latinx
Like Thanks for joining us in @SaludAmerica 's #SaludTues tweetchat along with @TheHeartTruth,@PublicHealthMap ,@HHS_HealthReg2 ,@MinorityHealth and more! #HeartHealth #OurHearts #Latinx View on Twitter 25 February -
Resources from the @CDC, @American_Heart, American College of Cardiology at @ACCinTouch, @HeartFoundation, @American_Heart Association, @BioMedCentral research etc. #SaludTues #OurHearts #HeartHealth https://twitter.com/SaludAmerica/status/1232377256762368000 …
Like Resources from the @CDC, @American_Heart, American College of Cardiology at @ACCinTouch, @HeartFoundation, @American_Heart Association, @BioMedCentral research etc. #SaludTues #OurHearts #HeartHealth https://twitter.com/SaludAmerica/status/1232377256762368000 … View on Twitter 25 February -
Use technology & social media wisely! Learn more about a study co-authored by Dr. Gabriel where the role of CRF is analyzed in correlation to prolonged sitting or sedentary time. https://bit.ly/2SNGWYl #SaludTues https://twitter.com/SaludAmerica/status/1232376045124440068 …
Like Use technology & social media wisely! Learn more about a study co-authored by Dr. Gabriel where the role of CRF is analyzed in correlation to prolonged sitting or sedentary time. https://bit.ly/2SNGWYl #SaludTueshttps://twitter.com/SaludAmerica/status/1232376045124440068 … View on Twitter 25 February -
A3. US adults spend on average 4.7 hours of their day sedentary. Don’t forget to modify your habits when using technology for information exchange- sedentary behavior has a complex relationship with cardio respiratory fitness (CRF) #SaludTues https://twitter.com/SaludAmerica/status/1232376045124440068 …
Like A3. US adults spend on average 4.7 hours of their day sedentary. Don’t forget to modify your habits when using technology for information exchange- sedentary behavior has a complex relationship with cardio respiratory fitness (CRF) #SaludTues https://twitter.com/SaludAmerica/status/1232376045124440068 … View on Twitter 25 February -
A7.Risk-reduction initiatives such as Dr. Gabriel’s research on achieving higher levels of cardiorespiratory fitness, through physical activity is a critical factor to reduce risk for metabolic & the development of type 2 diabetes and CVD https://bit.ly/39aWafG https://twitter.com/SaludAmerica/status/1232373783702515713 …
Like A7.Risk-reduction initiatives such as Dr. Gabriel’s research on achieving higher levels of cardiorespiratory fitness, through physical activity is a critical factor to reduce risk for metabolic & the development of type 2 diabetes and CVD https://bit.ly/39aWafG https://twitter.com/SaludAmerica/status/1232373783702515713 … View on Twitter 25 February -
Heart disease poses a unique burden to ethnic minorities. The disparities lie in structural barriers and psychosocial standing complicate the prevention, diagnosis and management of heart disease in minority populations. This requires newer approaches. #SaludTues #HeartHealth https://twitter.com/SaludAmerica/status/1232373783702515713 …
Like Heart disease poses a unique burden to ethnic minorities. The disparities lie in structural barriers and psychosocial standing complicate the prevention, diagnosis and management of heart disease in minority populations. This requires newer approaches. #SaludTues #HeartHealth https://twitter.com/SaludAmerica/status/1232373783702515713 … View on Twitter 25 February -
A2.Communities can coordinate health fairs w/health care providers to obtain early screening tests, physical activity (Zumba lessons), their BMI, fact sheets with steps to a healthy heart and what constitutes a heathy diet. #SaludTues #OurHearts #HeartHealth https://twitter.com/SaludAmerica/status/1232371570896666629 …
Like A2.Communities can coordinate health fairs w/health care providers to obtain early screening tests, physical activity (Zumba lessons), their BMI, fact sheets with steps to a healthy heart and what constitutes a heathy diet. #SaludTues #OurHearts #HeartHealth https://twitter.com/SaludAmerica/status/1232371570896666629 … View on Twitter 25 February -
A1.Communities can create promotional campaigns targeting risk behaviors. They can collaborate w/health care providers in monthly gatherings to communicate the risks associated w/obesity, alcohol consumption, smoking, high cholesterol, diabetes and hypertension #SaludTues https://twitter.com/SaludAmerica/status/1232371570896666629 …
Like A1.Communities can create promotional campaigns targeting risk behaviors. They can collaborate w/health care providers in monthly gatherings to communicate the risks associated w/obesity, alcohol consumption, smoking, high cholesterol, diabetes and hypertension #SaludTues https://twitter.com/SaludAmerica/status/1232371570896666629 … View on Twitter 25 February -
A2.Physical Activity is key!Dr. Gabriel’s research in the Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults (CARDIA) study, found that MVPA protected participants against the development of hypertension in middle-age adults. #SaludTues #HeartHealth https://bit.ly/32eMkqF https://twitter.com/SaludAmerica/status/1232369673087438848 …
Like A2.Physical Activity is key!Dr. Gabriel’s research in the Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults (CARDIA) study, found that MVPA protected participants against the development of hypertension in middle-age adults. #SaludTues #HeartHealth https://bit.ly/32eMkqF https://twitter.com/SaludAmerica/status/1232369673087438848 … View on Twitter 25 February -
A1. Latinx must know that early detection, management strategies (medical, behavioral) and a healthy lifestyle are steps to a healthy heart. Understanding that risk of heart disease increases with age and is greater in men is also key for early detection. #SaludTues #HeartHealth https://twitter.com/SaludAmerica/status/1232369673087438848 …
Like A1. Latinx must know that early detection, management strategies (medical, behavioral) and a healthy lifestyle are steps to a healthy heart. Understanding that risk of heart disease increases with age and is greater in men is also key for early detection. #SaludTues #HeartHealth https://twitter.com/SaludAmerica/status/1232369673087438848 … View on Twitter 25 February -
Raise awareness:Dr. Gabriel’s research explains how regular participation in moderate-to vigorous-intensity physical activity (MVPA) is associated with numerous health benefits including reduced risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). https://bit.ly/39aWafG #SaludTues https://twitter.com/SaludAmerica/status/1232367705400934402 …
Like Raise awareness:Dr. Gabriel’s research explains how regular participation in moderate-to vigorous-intensity physical activity (MVPA) is associated with numerous health benefits including reduced risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). https://bit.ly/39aWafG #SaludTueshttps://twitter.com/SaludAmerica/status/1232367705400934402 … View on Twitter 25 February -
Sociocultural factors & health behaviors influence heart disease risk by race. Dr. Gabriel et al. in @AHA ‘s research found that the Black and Latinx population tend to have fewer metrics at ideal levels than white or other races. #SaludTues https://bit.ly/2PkQmbK https://twitter.com/SaludAmerica/status/1232367705400934402 …
Like Sociocultural factors & health behaviors influence heart disease risk by race. Dr. Gabriel et al. in @AHA ‘s research found that the Black and Latinx population tend to have fewer metrics at ideal levels than white or other races. #SaludTues https://bit.ly/2PkQmbK https://twitter.com/SaludAmerica/status/1232367705400934402 … View on Twitter 25 February -
2.Ideal CV health needs optimal levels of Life’s Simple 7 metrics, including core health behaviors (not smoking, sufficient physical activity, having a healthy diet & weight) and health factors (normal levels of cholesterol, blood pressure & glucose control) #SaludTues @AHA https://twitter.com/SaludAmerica/status/1232367705400934402 …
Like 2.Ideal CV health needs optimal levels of Life’s Simple 7 metrics, including core health behaviors (not smoking, sufficient physical activity, having a healthy diet & weight) and health factors (normal levels of cholesterol, blood pressure & glucose control) #SaludTues @AHA https://twitter.com/SaludAmerica/status/1232367705400934402 … View on Twitter 25 February -
In less than 30 minutes, we’re gearing up to start our the #SaludTues Tweetchat on “Healthy Latino Hearts” at 1p ET 2/25 with @TheHeartTruth, @PublicHealthMap, @HHS_HealthReg2, @MinorityHealth @MSDcenter and more! #OurHearts #NationalHeartMonth pic.twitter.com/lRDgJAJZqf
Like In less than 30 minutes, we’re gearing up to start our the #SaludTues Tweetchat on “Healthy Latino Hearts” at 1p ET 2/25 with @TheHeartTruth, @PublicHealthMap, @HHS_HealthReg2, @MinorityHealth @MSDcenter and more! #OurHearts #NationalHeartMonthpic.twitter.com/lRDgJAJZqf View on Twitter 25 February -
It’s # AmericanHeartMonth!
Join us TOMORROW, as at our #SaludTues Tweetchat at 1p ET 2/25 and discuss “Healthy Latino Hearts” with great co-host @TheHeartTruth, @PublicHealthMap, @HHS_HealthReg2 @MinorityHealth @MSDcenter and more! #OurHearts
https://salud.to/healthyheart pic.twitter.com/aDyp0TmKx8
Like It’s # AmericanHeartMonth!
Join us TOMORROW, as at our #SaludTues Tweetchat at 1p ET 2/25 and discuss “Healthy Latino Hearts” with great co-host @TheHeartTruth, @PublicHealthMap, @HHS_HealthReg2 @MinorityHealth @MSDcenter and more! #OurHearts
https://salud.to/healthyheart pic.twitter.com/aDyp0TmKx8
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24 February
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We are currently recruiting for a tenure track physical activity epidemiologist at the UTHealth School of Public Health in Austin! Come work with us! #PhysicalActivity #publichealth #AcademicTwitter #Epidemiologist - For more information: http://bit.ly/37UZ4Uo pic.twitter.com/qCnhboW88Z
Like We are currently recruiting for a tenure track physical activity epidemiologist at the UTHealth School of Public Health in Austin! Come work with us! #PhysicalActivity #publichealth #AcademicTwitter #Epidemiologist - For more information: http://bit.ly/37UZ4Uo pic.twitter.com/qCnhboW88Z
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24 February
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Dr. Reininger, regional dean for the @UTexasSPH &leader in the Caracara Trails program in Brownsville, discusses how public trails empower community members to adopt healthier habits involving physical exercise. Learn more: https://bit.ly/37GlsAO pic.twitter.com/ZVK8CAl2DR
Like Dr. Reininger, regional dean for the @UTexasSPH &leader in the Caracara Trails program in Brownsville, discusses how public trails empower community members to adopt healthier habits involving physical exercise.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/37GlsAO pic.twitter.com/ZVK8CAl2DR
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21 February
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Join @SaludAmerica next week in their #SaludTues Tweetchat at 1p ET 2/25 and discuss “Heathy Latino Hearts” with great @TheHeartTruth, @PublicHealthMap, @HHS_HealthReg2 @MinorityHealth and more! #OurHearts pic.twitter.com/MnaC7T8mAy
Like Join @SaludAmerica next week in their #SaludTues Tweetchat at 1p ET 2/25 and discuss “Heathy Latino Hearts” with great @TheHeartTruth, @PublicHealthMap, @HHS_HealthReg2 @MinorityHealth and more! #OurHeartspic.twitter.com/MnaC7T8mAy
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20 February
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National Nutrition Month Lectureship
March 25, 2020 9:00 to March 25, 2020 10:30SAVE THE DATE: March 25, 2020
