News - Michael and Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living

Pioneering Culinary Dentistry Program Enters Halloween Spirit to Offer Fiendishly Healthy Options

Published: October 31, 2018

Beheaded stuffed peppers, graveyard chocolate hummus and creepy crawly pumpkin bars were among the Halloween-themed treats created by students at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Dentistry who were learning how to cook as part of a new program in partnership with UTHealth School of Public Health.

Dell Center for Healthy Living to launch statewide network to increase access to research

Published: October 24, 2018

The Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living, part of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), announced today a new plan to create a statewide network of researchers, decision-makers, and other key representatives that will give increased access to evidence-based solutions and data.

UTHealth School of Public Health Announces New Regional Dean of Austin Campus

Published: October 18, 2018

Dr. Deanna M. Hoelscher, has been named regional dean of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Public Health in Austin, beginning Sept. 1. She will succeed Dr. Cheryl L. Perry, who has been serving as regional dean since the school’s Austin campus was established in 2007.

EHF announces $4 million investment to raise community voices to become advocates for their own health

Published: September 28, 2018

The Episcopal Health Foundation is investing $4 million with coalitions, nonprofits and other organizations that are driving low-income and at-risk communities to take charge of their own health.

More Young Adults Trying Smoking for the First Time

Published: September 05, 2018

Millennials living more dangerously and settling down later could be creating a new generation of addicted smokers, according to the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). Researchers there have found greater numbers of new smokers and e-cigarette users among young adults compared to adolescents, reversing previous social norms.

Jennifer Aiyer named second fellow for Sharma family endowed scholarship

Published: September 01, 2018

Houston doctoral student Jennifer Aiyer has been selected as the second Sharma Fellow, supported by the Sharma Endowed Fund for Excellence in Community Nutrition, Health and Wellness at The University of Texas Health Science Center (UTHealth) at Houston School of Public Health.

Research reveals dangerous midlife switch of ditching activity to sit still

Published: August 23, 2018

People are falling into a trap of greater inactivity during middle age, according to new research from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), which calls for its findings to be considered in future national physical activity guidelines.

8 Things That Happen to Your Body When You Don't Eat Enough Fruits and Veggies

Published: August 22, 2018

You might not love ’em, but here’s why you should eat your fruits and veggies anyway.

Any Weight Loss Can Be Healthful, but More Can Be Much Better

Published: August 15, 2018

The New York Times interviewed Dr. Gregory Knell about his research, published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings co-authored by Dr. Kelley Pettee Gabriel, revealing it pays to think big when it comes to weight loss.

Got Milk? The Benefits for Students and the Alternatives

Published: August 14, 2018

Shreela Sharma, PhD, RD, was interviewed on FOX 26 News for a back-to-school segment about the benefits of and alternatives to milk for children.