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The Texas of Today is The United States of Tomorrow
Texas’ growing and diverse population, geography, and array of cultures are only a few of the benefits that make the Lone Star State an ideal place to perform public health research. See our latest resource to learn more about how the Texas of Today is the United States of Tomorrow.
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Resource guide: Child health research
Resource guide: Substance use prevention research
‘Food is joy’: Dr. Kofi Essel’s innovative approach to family wellness
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin holds grand opening
UTHealth Houston Opens New Austin Campus
What Is 'Dense Bean Salad'? 5 Things RDs Want You to Know About the Viral TikTok Recipe
Q&A: Former Dean and longtime Austin employees reflect on the location’s journey
Resource Guide: Child Obesity Research
As food insecurity rises in Texas, a Houston Dollar General will now offer a produce section
Q&A: Regional Dean Deanna Hoelscher details the Austin location’s new space!
Adding a Spoonful of Honey to Yogurt Might Give Probiotics a Boost
Despite record heat-related deaths, experts say there's likely even more
Is yogurt healthy? Why you need to add this breakfast staple to your routine.
Vaping among students a top concern in Cy-Fair ISD
Meet Dr. Michael Mrazek, our Newest Center Faculty Member!
Inside vs. Outside: Which Workout Is Best?
Inside vs. Outside: Which Workout Is Best?
Understanding Preeclampsia: A Guide for Preeclampsia Awareness Month
Student Spotlight: Emily Torres, MPH
Resource Guide: Mental Health Research
Between July 2021-June 2022, Center faculty research and initiatives have impacted nearly 10 million lives
CATCH My Breath, a Center research project, was the first evidence-based vaping prevention program for school children.
The Center’s project, Texas SPAN, was the first to collect state-representative obesity surveillance data in elementary, middle, and high schools
The Center has had a direct hand in developing physical activity guidelines for schools in the U.S.
The TX RPC Project has created more than 50 data-driven resources to be used in developing and implementing health policies in Texas.
Center research led to the placement of refrigerators in Early Childcare and Education Centers to keep food at a safe temperature.
The Center’s Nourish Program offers the first ‘seed to plate to prevention’ dietetic internship in the U.S.
Since 2019, the Texas Adolescent Tobacco and Marketing Surveillance System (TATAMS) has collected data on the impact of new and emerging tobacco products.
Food is Medicine interventions have helped improve maternal and infant health outcomes.
In memoriam: Harold W. (Bill) Kohl III, PhD
Harold W. (Bill) Kohl III, Professor of Epidemiology at the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin and Research Professor of Kinesiology and Health Education at the University of Texas at Austin, died on January 7, 2024. He was regarded as a luminary in public health, epidemiology, and physical activity research. Continue reading