Health

Understanding Misconceptions About Health Disparity in Houston

Air pollution in Houston doesn't confine itself to low-income neighborhoods.

Research Shines Light on Asthma Rate Disparities in Houston

Are measures like unemployment tied to asthma rates?

How Proximity to Clinics Affects Teen Birth Rates

The relationship between clinic proximity and birth rates isn't always a clear one.

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.

Houston’s Air Quality is Improving, but Asthma Disparities Persist

In Houston, black children have asthma at almost twice the frequency as white children.