Urban Edge
The Stress of Sitting in Traffic Can Lead to More Crime
Extreme traffic increases the likelihood of domestic violence, according to traffic and crime data.
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Houston’s Air Quality is Improving, but Asthma Disparities Persist
In Houston, black children have asthma at almost twice the frequency as white children.
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Why Houston is a Hot Spot for Antibiotic Resistance, Research
Antibiotic resistance threatens to return modern medicine to the "pre-antibiotic era." Can Houston help?
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Undocumented Immigrants Face Another Arduous Journey Once They Get to US: Its Health Care System
Without access to a health care safety net, undocumented immigrants are further disadvantaged.
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Houston Lags Behind Other Major Metros in Economic Gains
As oil slump hits Houston, other Sun Belt cities are enjoying faster economic growth.
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