Health & Medicine
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School of Nursing and Austin-Area Community Groups to Improve Local Health Disparities
The School of Nursing and community partners will collaborate on projects to address health care inequalities.
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Global Spread of Zika Linked to Types of Mosquitos that Transmit It
More cities than previously assumed could soon grapple with the Zika virus if two species of mosquitos are found to be equally effective carriers of the disease.
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Media Advisory: The Path to Prevention: A Dialogue with the Surgeon General of the United States
EVENT: “The Path to Prevention: A Dialogue with the Surgeon General of the United States” featuring Dr. Vivek H. Murthy.
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Researchers to Bring School Gardens, Cooking Classes to Austin-Area Schools
Elementary school students in Austin will grow their own fruits and vegetables, learn about nutrition and cook their own food in a study designed to improve health and reduce obesity.
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Exercise Helps Adults with High-Anxiety Sensitivity Quit Smoking
Exercise helps smokers with a high risk for cessation failure due to emotional distress finally kick the habit, according to psychologists.
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On-Off Relationships Positively Affect Friendships, Study Finds
Individuals in on-off relationships are more likely to openly discuss their dating relationships with their friends, according to a communication studies researcher.
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Common Colds at School a Primary Driver of Asthma Hospitalizations for Children
A new study shows that the primary driver of seasonal waves of worsening asthma symptoms in children, which can lead to hospitalizations, is the prevalence of common colds.
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University Creates Mobile Application for Students to Help Manage the Ups and Downs of College Life
The university is launching “Thrive at UT,” a mobile application geared toward enhancing the well-being and success of its students.
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Innovator to Lead Dell Medical School Neurology Department
Dr. David Paydarfar, a leading innovator with a unique background in physics and neurology, will be the inaugural chair of Neurology at the Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin.
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Leading Health Policy Reformer Joins Dell Medical School
Dr. Mark McClellan, a nationally known health policy expert who has led two federal health agencies, is joining the faculty at Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin.
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The Perks of Giving Thanks: How Thanksgiving Can Help You Live a Happier Life
Giving thanks is more than just a holiday tradition — it improves your mental wellbeing, encourages you to give back and steers you on a healthy path.
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Cancer Agency Helps UT Austin Bring Top Researcher to Engineering and Medical Schools
Thanks to a $6 million recruitment grant from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT), The University of Texas at Austin has hired Thomas Yankeelov, a distinguished cancer researcher who will assume a dual appointment in the Cockrell School of Engineering and the Dell Medical School.
