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Celebrating the 10-Year Anniversary of CATCH Global Foundation: A Research & Resource Round-Up

Join us in celebrating CATCH Global Foundation’s 10-year anniversary by learning more about its resources and the research from Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living investigators that provides the evidence base for this work.

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2024 public health research and resources

The first full week of April marks National Public Health Week, during which public health contributions and issues are highlighted. Celebrate this week, in part, by learning more about many of the Center’s public health efforts and research projects.

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Salud Mental: Escasez de Terapistas para la Comunidad Hispana

Diana Guevara, RD, was interviewed by Univision Houston Channel 45 about the teaching kitchen study at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health.

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The Disease of Obesity

Leah Whigham, PhD, and a new obesity clinic opened by UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in El Paso were featured in City Beat Magazine.

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Baby-Food Pouches Are Unavoidable

The Atlantic interviewed Courtney Byrd-Williams, PhD, about the prevalence and nutritional impacts of baby food pouches.

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Your Guide to Eating Healthy in Houston

Dolores Woods, RDN, was interviewed by City Cast Houston for a podcast about eating healthy.

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5 tips and tricks for making meals more nutritious

March is National Nutrition Month, making it the perfect time to change things up in the kitchen. Here are some easy tips and tricks to make your meals more nutritious!

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2024 nutrition research and resources

Celebrated in March, National Nutrition Month® promotes the development of healthy eating habits that help everyone make nutritious choices year-round. In celebration, we have compiled a list of our research and resources to encourage healthy food choices.

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Brighter Bites’ Shreela Sharma, PhD to Lend Her Expertise During CDC Foundation Webinar on Ending Hunger

Perishable News previewed a CDC Foundation webinar with Shreela Sharma, PhD, RD, where she discussed the School of Public Health’s efforts to end hunger and advance healthy communities.

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American Heart Month: Hearty Hot Sauce Competition

February is American Heart Month, a time when Americans are encouraged to focus on their heart health and learn more about how to protect against heart disease. If you’d like to try your hand at making your own healthy hot sauce, consider trying some of our staff-tested recipes at home!

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White House Challenge to End Hunger approves UTHealth Houston innovative commitments to Food Is Medicine

In collaboration with local and national partners, Shreela Sharma, PhD, RD, has risen to the White House Challenge to End Hunger and Build Healthy Communities.

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What Helps the Homeless Who Have Pets? Study Has Answers

A study led by former School of Public Health student Michelle Kurkowski, DVM, and Andrew Springer, DrPH, which found one-stop health clinics that treat both people and animals could help homeless people and their pets stay healthy, was covered in 20 news outlets, including HealthDay.

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Registered Dietician Shares Healthy Food Alternatives That Are Good For Your Heart

Dolores Woods, RDN, appeared on KTRK-TV Channel 13 to share heart-healthy food alternatives to three classic Latin recipes. The segment aired during the 5 and 6 a.m. newscasts.

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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 to perform public health research.

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Heart Health with Dr. Augusto César Ferreira De Moraes

This Valentine’s Day, we talked with Dr. Augusto César Ferreira De Moraes about keeping your heart healthy! Dr. Ferreira De Moraes has broad interests in cardiovascular health research.

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2023 research and resources related to Black communities

Every February, we honor and commemorate Black history, experiences, and achievements. For Black History Month, we are spotlighting some of our 2023 research and resources — on health, nutrition, mental health, and more — that are related to Black communities.

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Study: Using Nutrition Facts Labels Linked to Healthier Eating Choices Among Eighth and 11th Grade Students

Research by Christopher Pfledderer, PhD, MPH, and Deanna Hoelscher, PhD, RDN, which found that using Nutrition Facts labels to make food choices was linked to healthier eating habits among eighth and 11th grade students, was covered in 20 outlets, including ReachMD, Patient Daily, and Medical Express.

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New study shows inverse relationship between vitamin D and blood pressure in adolescents

Physical activity, especially when occurring outdoors, can increase the serum level of vitamin D while simultaneously helping to control blood pressure in adolescents, according to a new research study from a team that included the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health.

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Six manageable nutrition and physical activity resolutions — pick one!

The Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living has assembled six achievable nutrition and physical activity resolutions for families and kids.

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New study shows link between pandemic-induced stress and suicidality among high school students

Pandemic-induced stress from job loss, food insecurity, abuse, and school issues were linked to an increase in suicidal thoughts and behaviors among youth during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study from a team of researchers that included UTHealth Houston.