What Is “Social Distancing” and Should We Be Doing It?
Much to the delight of germophobes and introverts, epidemiologists say social distancing can help prevent the spread of disease, including COVID-19
Articles by University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
UTHealth Part of Unprecedented NHLBI Grant to Bring Adult Whole Genome Sequencing to Clinical Space
Program brings whole genome sequencing and other “omic” technologies that monitor the expression of the genome in response to the environment to the forefront of clinical research
Daily Folic Acid Supplementation Remains Important for Prevention of Birth Defects
When taken prior to and during early pregnancy, folic acid is known to reduce the risk of having a child affected with a neural tube defect.
‘Everything in Moderation’ Diet Advice may Lead to Poor Metabolic Health in US Adults
Dietary diversity as measured by food count and evenness was also associated with higher intakes of both healthy and unhealthy foods
Grass Plants can Transport Infectious Prions, University Research Says
Grass plants can bind, uptake and transport infectious prions, according to researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). The research was published online in the latest issue of Cell Reports.