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Study IDs Strategies to Help Recovering Alcoholics

A recent qualitative study has identified six strategies that recovering alcoholics use to negotiate social situations and remain sober, depending on how they feel about stigmas associated with drinking and alcoholism.

Molding, Patterning and Driving Liquids with Light

UH Researcher Develops New Fluid That Light Can Cut

Stereotypes in STEM Fields Start by Age Six

University of Houston Researcher Addressing Gender Stereotypes in Computer Science, Engineering

Pandemic Takes Toll On Hawaiʻi With Anxiety, Depression

The mental health of Hawaiʻi adult residents has historically been among the best in the U.S., with the 50th state ranked among the top three states in the country by Mental Health America (No. 1 in 2020 report released in late 2019, No. 2 in 2019 report and No. 3 in 2018 report).

Frozen DNA Shows Climate Change Drove Species Extinction In The Arctic

New international research on plant and animal changes over the past 50,000 years suggests that climate change was a primary driver of extinction and reduced diversity in the North.

Biodiversity Of Islands In Peril, Scientists Warn

Scientists are sounding the alarm. The biodiversity of islands around the world is becoming increasingly threatened, due in large part to habitat loss, overexploitation, invasive species and climate change.

Poverty, Racism and the Public Health Crisis in America

University of Houston Chief Population Health Officer Tackles Multidimensional Factors of Health

Identifying Therapeutic Targets for Aggressive HR-positive Breast Cancer

UH Researcher Creating Strategy to Prevent Metastatic Progression

‘Powerful New Model’ to Engage Underserved Patients

Researchers Propose ‘Community-Engaged Health Care’ Model to Improve Service Delivery

Using Disney Movies to Help with Child Development

Researchers Say Animated Films Can Benefit Parent-Child Communication

In Your Face: Children’s Expressions Tell the Story of Poor Sleep

Emotional Expressivity After Sleep Restriction Forecasts Social Problems Years Later

COVID-19 Conversations: A Deeper Dive into the Impact of COVID-19 on Minority Youth

Work Needed to Help Vulnerable Groups Cope with Abrupt Disruptions of Normal Routines

Study Highlights Challenges, Strategies for Students Recovering from Alcoholism

A qualitative study of college students who are in recovery for alcoholism identifies areas of uncertainty that the students struggle with related to their sobriety.

Irrigation, Water Management Play Key Roles in Smoothing Drought Impacts

A new study examining more than 100 years of agricultural production and weather data in the United States suggests stored water plays an important role in providing resilience to drought.

Outdoor Activity Tied to Mental Health of Teens, Young Adults During COVID-19 Pandemic

Declines in outdoor activities and park use during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic were linked to reductions in mental health measures for teens and young adults from middle school through college,

Study Highlights Diversity of the Gut Microbiome in Gorillas

A new study led by North Carolina State University and the Denver Zoo sheds light on the gut microbiome of gorillas, moving researchers closer to developing tools that can use the microbiome to diagnose potential health challenges for gorillas in human care.

COVID-19-Related Parenting Stress Impacted Eating Habits of Children

Study Finds ‘Negative Consequences’ for Parent-Child Feeding Interactions

UH Engineer Reports Advance in Rapid Cancer Detection and Monitoring

Economical, Ultra-sensitive Biosensing in Point-of-Care Applications

Major Disparity Discovered in Quality and Safety of Produce Purchased in Low- Versus High-Income Areas

People living in low-income, urban neighborhoods suffer higher rates of gastrointestinal illness, but the reasons behind this troubling disparity have been difficult to pinpoint.

COVID-19 Nasal Vaccine Candidate Effective at Preventing Disease Transmission

Breathe in, breathe out. That’s how easy it is for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, to enter your nose.