The FDA responded to solid research demonstrating that sugar increases the risk of developing chronic conditions, such as diabetes and heart disease, which is the first step to creating good health policy. Yet the work cannot stop there. Policy changes based on sound research must occur at every level, with the ultimate goal of changing health behaviors. Continue Reading
Asthma, a chronic lung disease with unclear causes, is characterized by excessive sensitivity of the lung airways to various triggers. Certain environmental triggers, such as be air pollution, exercise, allergens, cold weather, viral infections, excitement/stress and tobacco smoke can exacerbate… Continue Reading
Access to health care providers continues to be a problem for children in Texas. Barriers to access include lack of health insurance and the inability to come to provider appointments due to challenges faced by parents. Medical care for children… Continue Reading
Obesity is a leading public health concern that increases the risk of several diseases, including coronary heart disease, stroke and diabetes. The estimated costs of treating obesity-related illnesses in adulthood are at $147 billion. Childhood obesity is also increasing and… Continue Reading