Center for Healthy Living News
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Is Sea Moss Really a De-Bloating, Energy-Boosting Superfood? Dietitians Explain
Published: February 10, 2025
Is sea moss really the magic ingredient that social media makes it out to be? Experts weigh its benefits, potential risks, and whether it’s truly worth the hype.
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Hoelscher Provides Nutritional Expertise on Newly Released Scientific Report of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee
Published: February 06, 2025
Deanna Hoelscher, PhD, along with 19 other nationally recognized nutrition and public health experts from across the country, have worked to develop a scientific report that includes independent, evidence-based findings to inform future nutrition and health recommendations for the public.
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Red Food Dye 3 Was Just Banned. What Does That Mean For Your Family?
Published: January 17, 2025
The artificial dye is used to give some foods and medications their red and pink hues. Hearing that certain ingredients are going to be banned — but not for two years — can feel scary, especially if you have little ones or are pregnant. Here’s what medical professionals want you to know.
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Continúan las bajas temperaturas en el área de Houston: revisa el pronóstico extendido
Published: January 08, 2025
Acompáñanos junto a la presentadora Hellen Quiñónez, nuestro meteorólogo Gastón Heredia y nuestra reportera María Gabriela Rondón. De lunes a viernes 5 am a 7 am hora centro.
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Adequate sleep tied to reduced risk for hypertension among adolescents
Published: December 20, 2024
Adequate sleep was associated with a significantly reduced risk for hypertension among adolescents, independent of environmental noise exposure, according to findings published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
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Want to avoid salt? Try these lower-sodium seasoning ideas instead.
Published: December 18, 2024
The Washington Post picked up an article by Consumer Reports that featured Diana Guevara, RD. Guevara was interviewed about low-sodium seasoning ideas.
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Green Tea vs. Black Tea: Which Is Better? Experts Weigh In
Published: November 25, 2024
Diana Guevara, RD, MPH, was interviewed by POPSUGAR about the nutritional benefits of green tea versus black tea.
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US Department of Agriculture, Department of Education partner to combat food insecurity for college-aged students through improved SNAP program outreach
Published: November 22, 2024
Sandra van den Berg, PhD, spoke to The Daily Texan about SNAP benefits for college students.
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Adequate sleep significantly reduces the risk of hypertension in adolescents, according to new study by UTHealth Houston researchers
Published: November 11, 2024
A new study led by Augusto César Ferreira De Moraes, PhD, found that adequate sleep in adolescents reduced the risk of hypertension. The findings were shared online by six other outlets including MedicalXpress.
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How KABOOM! Is Keeping Playspaces Cool Despite Extreme Heat
Published: October 30, 2024
Kevin Lanza, PhD, spoke to Next City about how to keep outdoor play spaces cool for kids despite increasingly hot temperatures.
