Urban Edge
What maps reveal about Houston’s health problems
Images help illustrate links between income, environment and disease.
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What do Houston’s mayoral candidates think of our obesity epidemic?
Upcoming debate aims to shed light on public health issues
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If You Want People to Stop Smoking, Show Them Their Neighbors Think it’s a Bad Idea
A new study suggests that where people live and who their neighbors are, could affect their likelihood to smoke while pregnant, despite health risks.
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Research Over Coffee: How Foreign-Born Healthcare Workers Are Changing Houston
Doctors and nurses from foreign countries play a key role in improving the region’s communities – and its healthcare system.
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How to Get Your City Walking, DIY-Style
North Carolina-startup offers communities a fast and inexpensive way to encourage pedestrians to explore
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Houston, TX 77005-1892