Center for Healthy Living News
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Growing Up In America
Published: November 30, 2023
Listen to Shreela Sharma, PhD, RD, talk to the Growing up in America show on KPFT Radio about pockets in the Houston area that are classified as food deserts and a local food access tool. Sharma's segment begins at the 36:07 mark.
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How a burgeoning program at Harris Health uses food to address chronic illness
Published: November 23, 2023
Shreela Sharma, PhD, RD, was interviewed by the Houston Chronicle about using food prescription programs to address food insecurity and her related research on the subject.
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Why do I get headaches after drinking red wine?
Published: November 22, 2023
Dolores Woods, RDN, talked to Medical News Today about why some people get headaches after drinking red wine.
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How to avoid overindulging this holiday season, expert weighs in
Published: November 17, 2023
As a registered dietitian at UT-Health Houston, Dolores Woods spoke to KTRK-TV Channel 13 about how to avoid overindulging during the holiday season.
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Dietitian gives healthy alternatives to holiday favorites
Published: November 16, 2023
KTRK-TV Channel 13 spoke with a registered dietitian at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Dolores Woods, who took us into her kitchen to show us a few easy recipes you too can try.
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UTHealth Houston researcher receives NIH subcontract to study effects of integrated palliative care on Parkinson’s, related dementia
Published: November 15, 2023
Adriana Pérez, PhD, professor in the Department of Biostatistics and Data Science with UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin, received a $1.9 million subcontract to determine the scope and drivers of low-value and unequal care for patients with Parkinson’s disease and Parkinson’s disease dementia.
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Better heart health may improve cognitive health in kids
Published: November 13, 2023
Augusto César F. De Moraes, PhD, spoke with the American Heart Association News on how to improve the cognitive health of kids.
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Is pasta good for you?
Published: October 30, 2023
Dolores Woods, RDN, spoke to Consumer Reports about the nutritional value of regular pasta.
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Xue selected for the 2024 Sharma Fellowship
Published: October 30, 2023
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health doctoral candidate Che (Qi) Xue was selected as the 2024 Sharma Fellow, supported by the Shreela and Vibhu Sharma Endowed Fund for Excellence in Community Nutrition, Health, and Wellness.
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How to balance nutrition while eating Halloween candy
Published: October 27, 2023
Diana Guevara, MPH, RD, spoke to Univision Houston Channel 45 about how to balance nutrition while eating Halloween candy.
