Center for Healthy Living News
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Houston bus shelters may trap dangerous heat, study finds
Published: May 13, 2025
A UTHealth study found some Houston bus shelters can trap heat, raising the risk of heat stroke and reducing ridership. Trees may offer a better solution.
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Children who engage in regular physical activity are more likely to maintain healthy behaviors into adulthood
Published: May 07, 2025
Promoting physical activity among children is essential to fostering long-term health and development.
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Hello Houston (May 6, 2025)
Published: May 06, 2025
We discuss Houston’s hot stops, this year’s hurricane forecast, and learn how Starbase, Texas became an official city. Plus, Tony-nominated actor and Houston native Kevin Cahoon.
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Bus Shelters Don’t Protect You, They Slowly Cook You
Published: May 06, 2025
Even if it’s been designed to keep you cool with ventilation slots that allow a breeze to pass through and with tinted glass that protects against the sun, they still somehow bake you alive.
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Unprocessed vs. Processed vs. Ultra-Processed Food: What's the Difference?
Published: May 05, 2025
Dolores Woods, Registered Dietitian at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, guides us on which processed foods to eat in moderation and which to avoid.
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Growing Up in America: Dr. Data Takeover on Food Insecurity
Published: May 05, 2025
Co-hosts Dr. Chris Kulesza (Rice University) and Dr. Shreela Sharma (UTHealth School of Public Health) lead a special episode dedicated to one of the most urgent issues facing Texas families: food insecurity.
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Harris County faces STI rate surge in young adults, communities of color
Published: May 01, 2025
Harris County has a higher-than-average rate of HIV and sexually transmitted infections than the Texas average, which can lead to increased STI transmission, poor health outcomes, higher health care costs and reduced quality of life, health care officials said.
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Springer named 2025 Minnie Stevens Piper Professor
Published: May 01, 2025
A devoted professor and researcher, Andrew Springer, DrPH, has been named a 2025 Minnie Stevens Piper Professor Award recipient.
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Shelters at bus stops intended to provide relief from heat can actually result in higher temperatures, UTHealth Houston researchers discover
Published: May 01, 2025
Some public transit shelter designs can actually do more harm than good when it comes to shielding from summer temperatures, according to a study led by UTHealth Houston.
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Can Tart Cherry Juice Help Reduce Gut Inflammation?
Published: April 28, 2025
Tart cherry juice, the star of the viral “Sleepy Girl Mocktail,” has been linked to better sleep, cognitive health, and muscle recovery.
