Center for Healthy Living News
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TX SPAN Data Explorer
Published: January 17, 2023
The population of Texas is a bellwether for the larger demographic shifts we have seen nationwide. Texas’ young, multicultural population can tell us a lot about the health status of children in both the state and the nation, especially since one of every 10 children in the U.S. lives in Texas. The Texas School Physical Activity and Nutrition Survey (Texas SPAN) is a statewide serial cross-sectional surveillance study that measures the health status of school-aged children by collecting state-representative data about their diets, activity levels, and other related behaviors.
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Creating and Maintaining Healthy Habits in 2023
Published: January 12, 2023
Dolores Woods, RDN, spoke to Univision Houston Channel 45 about creating and maintaining healthy habits in 2023.
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School garden-based interventions can improve blood sugar, reduce bad cholesterol in children
Published: January 10, 2023
School garden-based interventions can improve metabolic parameters such as blood sugar and cholesterol in children, according to a new study from Center faculty Dr. Adriana Perez.
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Reintroducing the Texas Research-to-Policy Collaboration
Published: December 21, 2022
With the 2022 Texas general election completed and the legislators and legislators-elect beginning to file bills for the 88th Legislative Session, it is essential to have a data-driven, reputable source for public health policy. The Texas Research-to-Policy Collaboration Project (TX RPC) serves as a resource for legislative offices, advocates, and constituents interested in policies that make Texans healthier.
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Study finds link between patient satisfaction and likelihood of bariatric surgery
Published: December 19, 2022
Patients who are satisfied with their physicians are more likely to follow through with metabolic or bariatric surgery (MBS) regardless of racial or ethnic group, according to a study led by Center faculty member Dr. Sarah Messiah.
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A Conversation with Dr. Ethan Hunt
Published: December 15, 2022
Dr. Ethan Hunt, Assistant Professor of Health Promotion & Behavioral Sciences at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin, recently sat down for an interview during which he shared the experiences that helped shape his interests as a student and public health professional.
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Opciones para comer saludable en la cena de Acción de Gracias: sigue estas recomendaciones
Published: November 24, 2022
El exceso de comida, además de la cantidad de grasa y azúcar, entre otras sustancias utilizadas en la cena de Acción de Gracias, puede generar malestar y problemas de salud. La nutricionista Diana Guevara habla sobre las formas de disfrutar con los seres queridos sin necesidad de abusar de los alimentos. Esto es lo que debes saber.
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4 Tricks to Enjoy Your Treats
Published: October 28, 2022
With Halloween right around the corner, many people are looking forward to having a traditional evening of trick-or-treating with friends and neighbors, while others are planning to have a quieter at-home celebration. Regardless of how you plan to spend your Halloween, the ultimate goal is to have a safe, fun holiday that does not involve a sugar hangover!
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Getting to Know Center Faculty: Dr. Dale Mantey
Published: October 26, 2022
Dr. Mantey began his work at UTHealth School of Public Health in Austin as a postdoctoral fellow and is now an Assistant Professor of Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences in the Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living at the School of Public Health Austin Campus. His work centers around the health of adolescents, more specifically, the prevention of youth substance (tobacco and cannabis) use and abuse.
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Substantial proportion of ethnically diverse children from low-resource backgrounds report long-term COVID-19 complications
Published: October 19, 2022
Research from Dr. Sarah Messiah, published Monday in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, found that pediatric patients with private health insurance were 66% less likely to report long COVID symptoms versus those with government insurance.
