News - Michael and Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living

Please Pass the Cranberries

Published: November 01, 2017

Dietetic Intern, Rachael Vega was featured in TMC Pulse Magazine on the health benefits of cranberries. Cranberries can strengthen the immune system, increase bladder health, fight bad cholesterol and maybe even help prevent stomach cancer and other illnesses.

Higher Income Individuals Undertake Intense Physical Activity; More Sedentary

Published: August 11, 2017

New research paper co-authored by Center faculty Dr. Kelley Pettee Gabriel finds that higher income individuals are more likely to be “weekend warriors,” getting most of their activity on only a few days a week, and also spend more time in sedentary pursuits.

UTHealth faculty members recognized by UT System for teaching excellence

Published: August 03, 2017

The University of Texas System Board of Regents has awarded its highest honor in recognition of teaching excellence to six exceptional educators at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth).

Edible Insects? Here Are 13 Radical Diet Changes You’ll See in 10 Years

Published: June 27, 2017

Associate Professor at the Center, Shreela Sharma, PhD, RD, LD, shared thoughts into how our diets may change over the next ten years over at Reader's Digest!

Hidden Reasons Your Diet Isn’t Working

Published: May 15, 2017

What are you doing wrong? Laura Moore, R.D. shared some reasons of why your diet isn't working in this Reader's Digest article.

Most Filling Fruits and Vegetables, According to Nutritionists

Published: May 08, 2017

Find out which fruits and vegetables are most filling in this Reader's Digest story featuring Jeanne Piga-Plunkett, R.D., and dietetic intern Lucy Lengfelder.

Tricks to Eat Healthy Without Even Trying

Published: May 01, 2017

What are some small, easy ways to eat healthier? Laura Moore, R.D., and Jeanne Piga-Plunkett, R.D., shared ideas in this Reader's Digest article.

UTHealth researchers find e-cigarette flavors linked to use in youth and young adults

Published: April 03, 2017

Flavored e-cigarettes and e-cigarette marketing could be increasing e-cigarette use among youth and young adults, according to researchers from the Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Public Health in Austin.

Study shows where firefighters get calories, it’s not pretty

Published: March 14, 2017

Results from the first detailed evaluation of what firefighters across America eat and drink, the “Fuel 2 Fight” study, is an eye-opener.

Commentary: Respect cyclists’ humanity and rightful place on the road

Published: January 28, 2017

While it is frustrating as both a cyclist and a driver when people on the roads don’t follow the rules, the stakes are higher when it is a driver. Unfortunately, cyclists face the weight of that responsibility head-on every time a car passes too close or doesn’t use a signal.