Center for Healthy Living News
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Celebrating the Careers of Steven Kelder, PhD, MPH, and Anna V. Wilkinson, PhD
Published: September 01, 2026
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health and the Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living celebrate the retirements of Steven Kelder, PhD, MPH, and Anna V. Wilkinson, PhD, whose careers have advanced research, education, and prevention efforts to improve the health of children, adolescents, and young adults. Through decades of scholarship, collaboration, mentorship, and service, Drs. Kelder and Wilkinson have helped strengthen the evidence base for public health while preparing the next generation of researchers and practitioners.
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Nourishing lunch and snacks for a healthy school year
Published: August 12, 2026
New beginnings, like the start of a new school year, offer a fresh opportunity to establish healthy habits. Here are a few tips to start the year on a nutritious note with flavorful, nourishing lunches and snacks. Read more for a healthy and nourishing school year from the Nourish Team.
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Safety tips to avoid heat-related illnesses ahead of triple-digit temperature days
Published: August 10, 2026
Adapting to extreme heat ahead of triple-digit days
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How processed foods impact your health
Published: July 15, 2026
Great Day Houston shared an interview with Dolores Woods, RDN, on processed foods and health.
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Diana Guevara, MPH, RD, spoke to Martha Stewart Magazine about the impact of wheat bread and sourdough bread on gut health.
Published: July 09, 2026
Is sourdough or whole wheat bread better for your gut? We asked nutritionists.
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Diana Guevara, MPH, RD, appeared on Univision Houston Channel 45 to answer questions about how families can keep summer meals and snacks healthy.
Published: July 06, 2026
The health benefits of seasonal produce for children and families
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Melisa P. Danho, MPH, RDN, spoke to Verywell Health about foods that offer nutritious benefits.
Published: June 18, 2026
5 nutrient-rich foods to eat instead of taking supplements
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Shreela Sharma, PhD, RDN, spoke to Everyday Health about water-packed foods to help avoid dehydration.
Published: June 03, 2026
8 foods high in water that can help prevent dehydration
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Diana Guevara, MPH, RD, spoke to VeryWell Health about what foods count as whole grains.
Published: May 27, 2026
What Actually Counts as Whole Grains? Dietitians Explain
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Diana Guevara, MPH, RD, was quoted in Verywell Health discussing calcium's role in the body.
Published: May 26, 2026
What Happens to Your Bones When You Take Vitamin D and Calcium Together?
