Center for Healthy Living News
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Opinion: How climate change worsens disparities among Austin kids
Published: February 16, 2020
Despite the sometimes oppressive Texas heat, I bike or take the bus to work. On my commute, I crisscross Holly Street, East Cesar Chavez, and downtown.
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Study finds vaping prevention program significantly reduces use in middle school students
Published: January 29, 2020
In response to the youth vaping crisis, experts at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) developed CATCH My Breath, a program to prevent electronic cigarette use among fifth – 12th grade students.
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Factor Health Links Diverse Partners to Embed Community-based Health Interventions for Children in Travis County
Published: January 28, 2020
Applying learnings from decades of research on the effects of youth obesity on overall health, Factor Health – an initiative of Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin – is launching its third program, bringing together diverse partners including Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Lone Star Circle of Care to improve the health of pre-adolescent girls in Central Texas.
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What is collagen?
Published: January 23, 2020
Collagen refers to a family of proteins that are the primary structural component of connective tissues, such as skin and cartilage, according to Yale University.
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Student-athletes with concussions more at risk for suicide
Published: January 21, 2020
A somber warning for parents: A new study suggests that concussions in high school athletes may be a risk factor for suicide. Concussions are the most common form of traumatic brain injury. Symptoms include loss of consciousness, headache, dizziness, nausea, confusion and changes in mood.
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Lung Injuries from Vaping Top 2,600, But Fewer Cases Being Reported
Published: January 16, 2020
The death of a 15-year-old in Texas marks the youngest fatality linked to the current outbreak of vaping-related lung injuries in the United States. This comes as new cases of e-cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injury (EVALI) are on the decline.
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Dietitian Dishes on Mediterranean Diet
Published: January 09, 2020
Wesley McWhorter, MS, RD, spoke to FOX 26 News viewers about the benefits of the Mediterranean diet, such as weight loss and relieving symptoms of depression.
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Student athletes with concussions more at risk for suicide, study finds
Published: January 06, 2020
A somber warning for parents: A new study finds that concussions in high school athletes may be a risk factor for suicide.
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When to Try 'Souping' to Lose Weight
Published: January 03, 2020
Who has fond memories of the Cabbage Soup Diet? The stewing, the brewing, the hunger … the stench! No one?
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2020 resolutions; how to stick to your goal of getting healthier
Published: January 02, 2020
Wesley McWhorter, MS, RD, was interviewed by KTRH Radio reporter Cliff Saunders about how to keep resolutions on eating healthier in the New Year.
