Center for Healthy Living News
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Mobile farmers market takes fresh fruit and vegetables to Houston’s food deserts
Published: July 20, 2023
While there is no single factor that causes food deserts and food swamps, reasons can stem from transportation issues, income and grocery stores. Shreela Sharma, PhD, spoke with Houston Landing about why supermarkets are more sparse in low-income communities.
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Is yogurt good for you? It's nutrient-rich and high in protein.
Published: July 20, 2023
Dolores Woods, RDN, was interviewed by USA Today about the health benefits of yogurt.
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Do Austin's new bus shelters cut it in the Texas heat?
Published: July 19, 2023
Last summer, CapMetro's board of directors greenlit up to $10.5 million for 562 shelters from California-based Tolar Manufacturing over the next five years. KUT interviewed Kevin Lanza, PhD, on the shelters' ability to protect against heat.
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El aspartamo: qué es y por qué la OMS advierte sobre el uso de este edulcorante artificial
Published: July 18, 2023
In an interview with Univision Houston, Dolores Woods, MA, RDN, LD, offers insight into the new World Health Organization classification on artificial sweeteners.
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Healthy meal swaps to try on the grill
Published: July 17, 2023
Even though it's really hot outside, that's not going to stop Texans from firing up their grill. Diana Guevara, MPH, RD, LD, shares some healthy options.
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Extreme heat can stop bodies from working optimally
Published: July 16, 2023
Center faculty member Dr. Kevin Lanza speaks with MSNBC's Yasmin Vossoughian on the impact of extreme heat on bodies.
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Too hot to handle: What the world's increasing heat does to our bodies
Published: July 13, 2023
Axios interviewed Center faculty member Dr. Kevin Lanza on body regulations in extreme temperatures.
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Growing Up In America
Published: July 12, 2023
Listen to Center faculty member Dr. Steven Kelder offer insights on the impacts of extreme weather on Texas kids with Children at Risk on KPFT Houston. The segment begins at minute 8.
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Weight loss surgeries spiking among children and young adults, study finds
Published: July 01, 2023
Center faculty Sarah Messiah, PhD, MPH, appeared on NBC Nightly News to talk about her study revealing an increase in bariatric surgery among teens and young adults.
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July Healthy Summer Challenge
Published: June 30, 2023
This summer, the Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living challenges you and your kids to build healthy habits while school is out!
