Our upcoming webinar will define both local wellness policies and school health advisory councils and provide useful resources individuals can use in their local school districts. Register today!

UV Awareness Month is coming to an end. But did you know UV rays can affect your health even when it isn't summer?. Remember to practice sun safety throughout the year to protect your skin and eyes!

Extreme heat and other weather-related hazards increase the risk of power outages and their associated health threat. A study by Dr. Kevin Lanza explored residential demand response programs across populations:

Wondering what research opportunities exist at the Austin location of UTHealth Houston School of Public Health? Check out the Austin faculty pages to learn! #SPHAustin

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THIS WEEK: Join the Nourish Program for a webinar designed for families looking to make the most of their time together in the kitchen during the summer months. #nutrition #summer #cooking

Our Center thanks our community Change Agent citizen scientist young adults & City of Austin Transportation Department partners for their partnership to co-learn & advance Vision Zero in the Montopolis community.

Summer removes all students from the structure, routine, & consistency the school months provide. A study compared beverage and snack dietary patterns of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders during school vs. summer months. Read: #theearlierthebetter

Dr. Dorothy Mandell's research focuses on understanding the relations between early experiences and later neurocognitive outcomes. Learn more about her research this #WorldBrainDay: #theearlierthebetter

Join the Nourish Program for a webinar designed for families looking to make the most of their time together in the kitchen during the summer months: #nutrition #publichealth

Despite the established evidence that physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep affect cognitive function individually, less is known about their combined effects. A study by Dr. Baojiang Chen aimed to identify these movement patterns:

Last month, Dr. Kevin Lanza was cited by 5 different news organizations for his expertise in heat health — specifically how extreme temperatures affect the body and bus shelters create heat traps. Learn more about his research:

Join the Nourish Program for a webinar designed for families looking to make the most of their time together in the kitchen during the summer months: #nutrition #publichealth

ICYMI: Our staff and faculty (and their family members!) are practicing sun safety this summer. One way is to wear sunglasses, which protect your eyes from UV rays. Join us and wear your sunnies! 😎. #sunglasses

Be safe this #FourthofJuly!. Don't forget to: .🎆 Wear sunblock.🎆 Watch children near water.🎆 Practice safe fireworks use

Earlier this year, the Texas Research-to-Policy Collaboration (TX RPC) Project published 2 reports focused on tobacco and substance use. #txrpc #txlege. 1. Effects of Tobacco Use on Health: 2. Tobacco Vaping Use Among Youth:

Summer removes all children from the structure, routine, and consistency the school months provide. A study found dietary patterns differences exist among small demographic subgroups of children with ASD. Learn more:

Our Center has 29 faculty researching topics related to child health. Learn about their special interests: #theearlierthebetter

What is the status of child health in the Lone Star State since COVID-19? Learn from Dr. Deanna Hoelscher, our regional campus dean, as she shares results from the Texas SPAN 2021-2023 survey as well as potential strategies for addressing needs.

Join Dr. Deanna Hoelscher on June 30 at 10 AM CT for the kickoff of the American Society for Nutrition's 3-part series on how to navigate the Scientific Report of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee: