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Dolores Woods, RDN, spoke to Verywell Health about spoke to Verywell Health about why you should take probiotics.

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Community Partnerships Research Corner

Travis County Physical Activity Landscape Assessment (completed: October 2024): This was a 1-year, rapid community assessment of physical activity based in a mixed methods approach that includes secondary analysis of existing data, key informant interviews, and a scoping review of community assessments from the past 10 years that have had some focus on physical activity.

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Dolores Woods, RDN, joined FOX 26 News to share healthy alternatives to classic Thanksgiving dishes.

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The Texas of Today is the United States of Tomorrow: Texas' growing and diverse population, geography, and array of cultures are only a few of the benefits that make the Lone Star State an ideal place for public health research and programming.

Texas' growing and diverse population, geography, and array of cultures are only a few of the benefits that make the Lone Star State an ideal place for public health research and programming.

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Diana Guevara, MPH, RD, was interviewed by Martha Stewart Magazine about foods that naturally boost collagen production.

9 Foods That Naturally Boost Collagen, According to Nutrition Experts. Skip the overpriced collagen supplement and eat these foods instead.

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Deanna Hoelscher, PhD, RDN, spoke to NPR about new federal dietary guidelines expected this fall.

The Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture — the two agencies that issue the guidelines — update them every five years to reflect the latest research findings.

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Dolores Woods, RDN, spoke to Verywell Health about what happens to your blood sugar when you blend seeds into a smoothie.

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Deanna Hoelscher, PhD, was interviewed by NPR about the new dietary guidelines following the release of findings from the 2025 committee that she was a part of.

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Diana Guevara, MPH, RD, talked to NPR about the benefits of sea moss.

What grows in the ocean, is packed full of nutrients and, if you listen to wellness influencers, can do everything from boosting your gut health to giving you glowing skin? It's sea moss, the latest social media superfood.

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Diana Guevara, MPH, RD, spoke to Verywell Health about the health differences between labneh and Greek yogurt. 

Both provide similar amounts of protein, but labneh may be easier to digest for people with lactose sensitivities.

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Healthy Plates, Healthy Patients: Dr. Jaclyn Albin puts food at center of care

Jaclyn Albin, MD, CCMS, DipABLM will deliver the 10th Annual Nader Legacy of Health Lectureship on September 23, 2025, at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health.

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Preventing Chronic Kidney Disease

CKD affects roughly 1 in 7 U.S. adults, yet most people don’t even realize they’re at risk. Even more concerning is it’s becoming increasingly common among younger adults, with approximately 6-7% living with CKD.

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Dolores Woods, RDN, talked to Verywell Health about the benefits of tart cherry juice. 

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Teaching Kitchen Recipes from April 2, 2025

Check out two recipes made by our amazing Austin staff at an event hosted at our Austin community room on April 2, 2025!

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Mapping Opportunities to Reduce Roadway Fatality and Serious Injury in Partnership with the Montopolis Community of Austin, Texas: Advancing Vision Zero via a Young Adult-Led Assessment of Road-Related Safety & Active Commuting

Over 2,700 people in the Austin area have been seriously injured or killed in traffic crashes in the past five years. The Montopolis community is a higher risk geographic area, with Hispanic residents and young people (15-24) overrepresented in crash injuries. The Vision Zero Co-Learning & Action Planning Project was a a one-year community assessment led by young adults citizen scientists.

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What to know about early-onset colorectal cancer and screening

Did you know you can prevent or reduce your risk for colorectal cancer (CRC)? In honor of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Kat Sisler (UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin alumna, Never Too Young Taskforce member, and cancer survivor) wrote to share the value of preventive screenings.

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Preventive colonoscopy saved my life – it could save yours too!

Did you know that you can prevent or reduce your risk for developing colorectal cancer (CRC)? In honor of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Kat Sisler (UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin alumna, Never Too Young Taskforce member, and cancer survivor) shared the value of preventive screenings.

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Leveraging out-of-school time to promote healthy movement behaviors for children and adolescents

What are students doing when school lets out for the day, on weekends, and during holiday and summer breaks?

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Can training attention improve students’ emotional well-being?

A recent study tested this question with a digital intervention called Finding Focus. High school students completed a series of short, interactive lessons and exercises designed to help them train their attention and use it to more skillfully navigate thoughts and emotions.

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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!