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Sarah Schroeder wrote about medicine and science for The Texas Tribune in 2016 while completing a master's in public health UT-Austin, where she studied health promotion, health communication, and health disparities.
Although it may seem counter-intuitive, new research appears to show that electric fans may not be effective at cooling senior citizens and people with severe health problems because they do not sweat as much. Full Story
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Congressional negotiators will try again to approve a $1.1 billion plan to battle the Zika virus, but the measure has been stalled for months over partisan disputes about side issues relating to Planned Parenthood and healthcare reform. Full Story
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In this week's Q&A, we interview Andrew Smiley, deputy director of the Sustainable Food Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting sustainable agriculture and food systems. Full Story
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Despite persistent worries about the side effects and risks of statins, a new medical review found that the benefits of lowering cholesterol and reducing risk of heart attacks far outweigh the concerns for most patients. Full Story
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A new study found that traditional treatments that ease depression symptoms don’t always help patients return to their desired performance level at work. Full Story
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In this week's Q&A, we interview Mark Benden, head of the Environmental and Occupational Health Department of Public Health, and the director of the Ergonomics Center at Texas A&M University. Full Story
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