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SAMHSA Report Lists CATCH My Breath as only school-level vaping prevention program

Published: June 25, 2021

CATCH My Breath has been recognized by Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) and by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Schools often turn to CADCA and SAMHSA for guidance on program selection and CATCH My Breath was recognized as the go-to vaping prevention program for school-aged youth.

Diet Tips for Diabetics

Published: June 24, 2021

Wesley McWhorter, DrPH, MS, shared recipe tips for diabetics with Doug Pike for the Fifty+ show on KPRC Radio. His interview begins at 8:25.

What is the satiating diet and is it better than keto?

Published: June 08, 2021

Wesley McWhorter, DrPH, MS, RD, was interviewed by FOX 26 News about the satiate diet.

3 Simple Rules for a Better Diet

Published: March 08, 2021

The way diets usually get talked about these days, simply asking a fundamental question like how to eat healthy can seem a little naive, slightly entry-level. It's easy to feel like you should be immediately considering something extreme, like intermittent fasting or counting macros, not simply pondering what's for dinner.

‘Money before lives.’ Lifting of mask mandate worries minority workers in Fort Worth

Published: March 08, 2021

Jenber Abeb hasn’t allowed customers inside of her Ethiopian restaurant in a year, and she’s afraid the removal of mask mandates will just drag her reopening date further away.

Everything to Know About the Flexitarian Diet

Published: March 04, 2021

Our diets are sad—at least according to nutritionists. The standard Canadian diet is "void of fibre-rich whole foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, and legumes," says Wesley McWhorter, RDN, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Essential Workers Push for Vaccines

Published: March 03, 2021

In light of Gov. Greg Abbott’s announcement that the statewide mask mandate would end next week, experts with UTHealth School of Public Health spoke about the importance of continuing to mask up when out in public to slow the spread of COVID-19. Shreela Sharma, PhD, spoke to KTRK-TV Channel 13 during the 6 p.m. newscast.

Epidemiologist Address Mask Order

Published: March 03, 2021

In light of Gov. Greg Abbott’s announcement that the statewide mask mandate would end next week, experts with UTHealth School of Public Health spoke about the importance of continuing to mask up when out in public to slow the spread of COVID-19. Shreela Sharma, PhD, spoke to KTRK-TV Channel 13 during the 5 p.m. newscast.

Covid-19 Vaccine Is a Struggle for Those With No Hospital Connection

Published: February 28, 2021

As Covid-19 vaccines continue to roll out across the country, many hospitals and clinics are giving priority to their own patients, leaving people who lack a primary-care doctor or a doctor affiliated with the right hospital struggling to find doses.

Flexitarian Diet Guide

Published: February 22, 2021

If you want to eat less meat but aren't ready to go full-on vegetarian or vegan, try the flexitarian diet. Here's what to know, plus a three-day sample menu to help you get started.