Center for Healthy Living News
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Despite record heat-related deaths, experts say there's likely even more
Published: August 12, 2024
Kevin Lanza, PhD, spoke to KTRK-TV Channel 13 about a statewide increase in heat-related deaths.
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Is yogurt healthy? Why you need to add this breakfast staple to your routine.
Published: August 07, 2024
Dolores Woods, RDN, was interviewed by USA Today about whether yogurt is good for you. The interview was picked up by AOL.
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Vaping among students a top concern in Cy-Fair ISD
Published: August 02, 2024
Steven Kelder, PhD, MPH, talked to Community Impact about e-cigarette use among high schoolers.
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Meet Dr. Michael Mrazek, our Newest Center Faculty Member!
Published: August 01, 2024
Dr. Michael Mrazek joined UTHealth School of Public Health in Austin in June. His research, primarily funded by the U.S. Department of Education, leverages emerging technologies to improve the attention span and mental health of adolescents.
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Inside vs. Outside: Which Workout Is Best?
Published: July 30, 2024
Kevin Lanza, PhD, was quoted in a VeryWell Health article about the benefits of exercising outdoors.
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Inside vs. Outside: Which Workout Is Best?
Published: July 30, 2024
Kevin Lanza, PhD, was interviewed by VeryWell Health about physical activity in natural settings.
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Could Texas Save Money by Giving Free Ozempic to Diabetes Patients?
Published: July 29, 2024
Leah Whigham, PhD, talked to Texas Monthly for a story about the possibility of free Ozempic for patients with diabetes.
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Working in the heat after Beryl can take a physical and mental toll
Published: July 12, 2024
Kevin Lanza, PhD, appeared on Houston Public Media’s “Houston Matters” show to talk about what OSHA is proposing to do about extreme heat for millions of workers.
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No power? Can't leave your home? Here are ways to make it through the heat after Hurricane Beryl
Published: July 09, 2024
Kevin Lanza, PhD, was interviewed by KTRK-TV Channel 13 about how to stay cool as Houston and surrounding areas face extreme heat with no power after the hurricane.
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Top news of June: FAA guidelines, In-N-Out, microaggressions, more
Published: July 01, 2024
Adriana Perez, PhD, was included in a Healio top news for the month of June story, which highlighted her study showing electronic nicotine delivery systems are linked to a higher risk for earlier asthma onset.
