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Warm up with these 3 fun winter recipes!

As winter sets in and the holidays near, the Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living has recipes to help you enjoy a holiday season that is both healthy and flavorful!

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Green Tea vs. Black Tea: Which Is Better? Experts Weigh In

Diana Guevara, RD, MPH, was interviewed by POPSUGAR about the nutritional benefits of green tea versus black tea.

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US Department of Agriculture, Department of Education partner to combat food insecurity for college-aged students through improved SNAP program outreach

Sandra van den Berg, PhD, spoke to The Daily Texan about SNAP benefits for college students.

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3 Thanksgiving classics with a nutritious twist

We know Thanksgiving is a time for family, gratitude, and, of course, great food. To support your holiday wellness, check out these three recipes developed by the Nourish Program that bring together traditional Thanksgiving flavors with a nutritious twist!

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Adequate sleep significantly reduces the risk of hypertension in adolescents, according to new study by UTHealth Houston researchers

A new study led by Augusto César Ferreira De Moraes, PhD, found that adequate sleep in adolescents reduced the risk of hypertension. The findings were shared online by six other outlets including MedicalXpress.

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Dr. Steven Kelder offers recommendations to reduce youth vaping

Youth vaping and e-cigarette use is an epidemic in the United States. While the number has declined since 2019, Dr. Steven Kelder, epidemiology professor at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin and founding member of CATCH Global Foundation, said there are data driven resources available to help further curb use among young people.

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How KABOOM! Is Keeping Playspaces Cool Despite Extreme Heat

Kevin Lanza, PhD, spoke to Next City about how to keep outdoor play spaces cool for kids despite increasingly hot temperatures.

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Dietary experts advise skipping guidelines on ultra-processed foods — for now

Deanna Hoelscher, PhD, RD, spoke to STAT News about guidelines on ultra-processed foods.

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More than causing wardrobe confusion, Houston temperature swings could set you up to get sick

Kevin Lanza, PhD, talked to the Houston Chronicle about how weather changes can impact our body. The story was picked up by MSN.

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Growing up in America: The Way It Is

Kevin Lanza, PhD, joined the Children at Risk podcast to discuss the state of child health in America.

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Introducing the latest TikTok meal craze: Dense bean salads

Diana Guevara, MPH, RD, was quoted in a story by The New Daily in Australia about the TikTok trend of dense bean salads.

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This mobile clinic is bringing birth control to rural South Texas

The Texas Tribune featured Healthy Mujeres, a mobile clinic that travels the Rio Grande Valley to provide rural Texans with women’s health care. Divya Patel, PhD and Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living faculty member, is a principal investigator on the project.

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This Breakfast Trend Can Cover 66% Of Your Daily Fiber Needs

Diana Guevara, RD, MPH, was interviewed by Verywell Health for a story about the benefits of the "Balkan breakfast" that has been trending on social media.

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Resource guide: Child health research

October is National Children's Health Month, an opportunity to highlight the importance of protecting and improving the health of all children under the age of 18. The Center is committed to advancing child health through research, education, and community engagement. We hope you will join us in supporting children’s health by sharing the research resources below! 

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Resource guide: Substance use prevention research

October is National Substance Use Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of preventing substance use and promoting healthier communities. At the Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living, our experts study tobacco and alcohol abuse prevention, and work to reduce unhealthy and addictive behaviors through education, policy change and research.

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‘Food is joy’: Dr. Kofi Essel’s innovative approach to family wellness

As healthcare continues to evolve, Dr. Kofi Essel stands at the forefront of a transformative perspective that defines food as medicine. A pediatrician by training, Essel brings a unique, family-centered approach to his work addressing food insecurity and improving health outcomes.

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Q&A: Former Dean and longtime Austin employees reflect on the location’s journey

Through the eyes of longtime friends and employees, UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin has traced the journey from its modest beginnings to its current state-of-the-art facility. These personal accounts highlight successes and challenges, milestones, and the evolving vision that has shaped this vital public health institution in Central Texas.

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Resource Guide: Child Obesity Research

Improving child health is a cornerstone of the Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living's mission, and we invite you to explore the Center's valuable resources focused on improving child and adolescent obesity throughout Texas, the US, and beyond.

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Q&A: Regional Dean Deanna Hoelscher details the Austin location’s new space!

Students, staff, and faculty at the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin and the Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living are preparing for a new chapter in a new location three blocks north of the Texas Capitol. Dr. Deanna Hoelscher, Center director and regional dean, spoke about what this move means and what to expect from the new space.

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Meet Dr. Michael Mrazek, our Newest Center Faculty Member!

Dr. Michael Mrazek joined UTHealth School of Public Health in Austin in June. His research, primarily funded by the U.S. Department of Education, leverages emerging technologies to improve the attention span and mental health of adolescents.