Center for Healthy Living News
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Brighter Bites Reveals Results of Its 2020 Voucher Program
Published: September 23, 2021
Fresh produce is a cornerstone of our industry, and the importance it has in our everyday lives is immense, both from a trade perspective and as consumers ourselves.
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Vaccinations up in the city means incentives could be working
Published: August 24, 2021
Shreela Sharma, PhD, was interviewed by KTRK-TV Channel 13 about how the medical community is trying to reach vaccine-hesitant individuals through education.
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UT Health's antibody research project lets anyone from 5 to 80 find out their number
Published: August 23, 2021
Are you worried about your vaccine shot wearing off? Do you think you might need a booster soon? How much natural immunity do your kids have?
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How cities can help protect transit riders from extreme heat
Published: August 23, 2021
This summer, Puget Sound area residents experienced high temperatures like never before — heat waves made worse by impacts of climate change, experts say.
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30% of Texans have evidence of COVID-19 antibodies, UT health and other researchers find
Published: August 21, 2021
Researchers with the University of Texas Health Science Center and the Texas Department of State Health Services have seen an uptick in people participating in the Texas Cares antibody survey.
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Study shows 66% of school-age kids do not have COVID-19 immunity
Published: August 03, 2021
Investigators with the Texas Coronavirus Antibody Response Survey, also called Texas CARES, have been working to find out how many people have COVID-19 antibodies. The study shows that 66% of school-age kids do not have COVID-19 immunity
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‘COVID 2021 Is Not COVID 2019. It’s Far More Transmissible,’ Says President Of ACCESS Health International
Published: July 29, 2021
Dr. Shreela Sharma answered COVID-19 vaccine questions for Houston Public Media’s Town Square listeners in an effort to quell vaccine hesitancy as cases surge among unvaccinated populations. Her comments begin at the 35:30 mark.
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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.
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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.
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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.