Center for Healthy Living News
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Reintroducing the Texas Research-to-Policy Collaboration
Published: December 21, 2022
With the 2022 Texas general election completed and the legislators and legislators-elect beginning to file bills for the 88th Legislative Session, it is essential to have a data-driven, reputable source for public health policy. The Texas Research-to-Policy Collaboration Project (TX RPC) serves as a resource for legislative offices, advocates, and constituents interested in policies that make Texans healthier.
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Healthy options for holiday meals
Published: December 21, 2022
Dolores Woods, MA, RDN, appeared on FOX 26 News to talk about healthy alternatives to popular holiday treats. The interview was shared online.
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Study finds link between patient satisfaction and likelihood of bariatric surgery
Published: December 19, 2022
Patients who are satisfied with their physicians are more likely to follow through with metabolic or bariatric surgery (MBS) regardless of racial or ethnic group, according to a study led by Center faculty member Dr. Sarah Messiah.
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Tips for a Healthy Holiday Season
Published: December 19, 2022
As the holiday season gets into full swing, many of us are excited to spend some much-needed time with family and friends. Whether your holidays consist of gathering with the entire family or relaxing with a hard-earned vacation, we all want to enjoy happy and healthy celebrations. Here are some tips to make the holidays the most wonderful time of the year!
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A Conversation with Dr. Ethan Hunt
Published: December 15, 2022
Dr. Ethan Hunt, Assistant Professor of Health Promotion & Behavioral Sciences at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin, recently sat down for an interview during which he shared the experiences that helped shape his interests as a student and public health professional.
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Opciones para comer saludable en la cena de Acción de Gracias: sigue estas recomendaciones
Published: November 24, 2022
El exceso de comida, además de la cantidad de grasa y azúcar, entre otras sustancias utilizadas en la cena de Acción de Gracias, puede generar malestar y problemas de salud. La nutricionista Diana Guevara habla sobre las formas de disfrutar con los seres queridos sin necesidad de abusar de los alimentos. Esto es lo que debes saber.
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Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes from Nourish Cookbook
Published: November 22, 2022
Dolores Woods, MA, RDN, spoke to FOX 26 News about healthy Thanksgiving recipes. Yahoo! News also ran the story.
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4 Tricks to Enjoy Your Treats
Published: October 28, 2022
With Halloween right around the corner, many people are looking forward to having a traditional evening of trick-or-treating with friends and neighbors, while others are planning to have a quieter at-home celebration. Regardless of how you plan to spend your Halloween, the ultimate goal is to have a safe, fun holiday that does not involve a sugar hangover!
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Getting to Know Center Faculty: Dr. Dale Mantey
Published: October 26, 2022
Dr. Mantey began his work at UTHealth School of Public Health in Austin as a postdoctoral fellow and is now an Assistant Professor of Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences in the Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living at the School of Public Health Austin Campus. His work centers around the health of adolescents, more specifically, the prevention of youth substance (tobacco and cannabis) use and abuse.
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Substantial proportion of ethnically diverse children from low-resource backgrounds report long-term COVID-19 complications
Published: October 19, 2022
Research from Dr. Sarah Messiah, published Monday in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, found that pediatric patients with private health insurance were 66% less likely to report long COVID symptoms versus those with government insurance.
