Center for Healthy Living News
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This summer’s extreme heat could keep impacting Houstonians long into the winter
Published: September 07, 2023
Kevin Lanza, PhD, spoke with Houston Landing about his new study that found that heat has a wide-ranging effect on vulnerable populations that could have repercussions for months to years – even when temperatures drop back down.
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“It’s like a sweatbox:” Houston bus stops reach dangerous temperatures this summer
Published: September 07, 2023
Houston Public Media conducted an investigation looking into the impact of extreme heat on METRO riders in Houston and whether enough is being done to keep riders out of harm’s way. Kevin Lanza, PhD, provided guidance on Houston Public Media's methodology.
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Ascension seton contra el hambre
Published: September 07, 2023
El Mundo highlighted Food is the Best Medicine, a new program at Ascension Seton Medical Center that aims to help alleviate food insecurity, improve health outcomes, and promote equitable food access. The program is in partnership with The Cook's Nook, Farmshare Austin, and Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living.
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Are heat days the new snow days? Schools are canceling class as temperatures soar
Published: September 06, 2023
An intense, late-summer heat wave is putting pressure on schools, students and the education system this week as temperatures climbed into the triple digits in parts of the Northeast and Midwest — record-breaking highs for early September in some places. Kevin Lanza, PhD, spoke to CNN about the need for schools to prepare for extreme weather on both ends of the spectrum,
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Good or bad? What to know about your palm oil
Published: September 06, 2023
FOX 26 interviewed Dolores Woods, MA, RDN, LD, about the health effect of palm oil. She also spoke on whether olive oil could be a healthier alternative, considering palm oil's high saturated fat content and its connection to heart disease.
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The Truth About Keto Diet Pills: Do They Really Work?
Published: September 05, 2023
Chances are you’ve heard about – or possibly even tried – the keto diet, a low-carb, high-fat approach to weight loss that is widely popular but not the easiest or most sustainable diet to follow. U.S. World & News Report interviewed Diana Guevara, MPH, RDN, about keto diet pills and if they really work.
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13 Investigates: Couple 'miserable' as heat index reaches 109 inside their home
Published: August 25, 2023
Kevin Lanza, PhD, spoke with ABC 13 about the impact of extreme heat in low-income communities.
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Q&A: New program promotes equitable food access
Published: August 20, 2023
A new program with Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin, The Cook's Nook and Farmshare Austin aims to alleviate food insecurity, improve health outcomes and promote equitable food access. The program's partnership with the Dell Center for Healthy Living is highlighted.
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Estos son algunos de los riesgos de consumir cafeína en exceso, según una experta
Published: August 16, 2023
Diana Guevara, MPH, RD, spoke to Univision Houston Channel 45 about the health effects of caffeine.
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Why East Austin suffers more from this extreme heat than other neighborhoods
Published: August 14, 2023
As Austinites continue to slog through a stretch of 100-degree days, some residents are experiencing more extreme heat than others — and more challenges to their health. Dr. Kevin Lanza spoke with KUT about the impact of heat on different Austin neighborhoods.
