Center for Healthy Living News
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Texas Legislators Should Eliminate Illicit & Illegal Sale of Chinese Vapes to Minors
Published: April 25, 2025
The rise of vaping – particularly with illegal, flavored vapes from China – poses serious health risks, including addiction, lung damage, and even death.
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Why we should pay closer attention to how sleep affects heart health
Published: April 22, 2025
“Multidimensional sleep health should be prioritized in clinical settings,” said De Moraes. “By addressing these components, healthcare providers can better identify and manage risks associated with poor sleep, leading to more comprehensive patient care.”
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There’s a new push to put whole milk back in school meals. Here’s what you should know
Published: April 03, 2025
Deanna Hoelsher, PhD, talked to the Associated Press about the push to bring whole milk back to school cafeterias.
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Teaching Kitchen Recipes from April 2, 2025
Published: April 02, 2025
Check out two recipes made by our amazing Austin staff at an event hosted at our Austin community room on April 2, 2025!
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Preventive colonoscopy saved my life – it could save yours too!
Published: March 31, 2025
Did you know that you can prevent or reduce your risk for developing colorectal cancer (CRC)? In honor of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Kat Sisler (UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin alumna, Never Too Young Taskforce member, and cancer survivor) shared the value of preventive screenings.
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What to know about early-onset colorectal cancer and screening
Published: March 31, 2025
Did you know you can prevent or reduce your risk for colorectal cancer (CRC)? In honor of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Kat Sisler (UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin alumna, Never Too Young Taskforce member, and cancer survivor) wrote to share the value of preventive screenings.
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Leveraging out-of-school time to promote healthy movement behaviors for children and adolescents
Published: March 21, 2025
What are students doing when school lets out for the day, on weekends, and during holiday and summer breaks?
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Health Experts Have A Warning About Your Protein-Packed Waffles, Cookies And Snacks
Published: March 18, 2025
Our processed protein obsession could be depriving our bodies of other essential nutrients.
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Can Eating a Handful of Raw Spinach in the Morning Make You Healthier?
Published: March 05, 2025
Can eating a handful of raw spinach every morning “set the tone" for your day? Some TikTokers say it helps them get in more greens and keeps them from craving sugary snacks later in the afternoon.
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Can training attention improve students’ emotional well-being?
Published: March 02, 2025
A recent study tested this question with a digital intervention called Finding Focus. High school students completed a series of short, interactive lessons and exercises designed to help them train their attention and use it to more skillfully navigate thoughts and emotions.
