Center for Healthy Living News
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New study shows inverse relationship between vitamin D and blood pressure in adolescents
Published: February 06, 2024
Physical activity, especially when occurring outdoors, can increase the serum level of vitamin D while simultaneously helping to control blood pressure in adolescents, according to a new research study from a team that included the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health.
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Should Kids Have to Volunteer?
Published: February 05, 2024
Kevin Lanza, PhD, talked to Scholastic News about a study he led, which found that children and teens who volunteer tend to flourish mentally and physically.
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Dr. Leah Whigham on having a healthier lifestyle
Published: February 03, 2024
Leah Whigham, PhD, talked to KTEP Radio in El Paso about the El Paso Nutrition and Healthy Weight Clinic, how to have a healthier lifestyle and clinical trials for weight loss medications.
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Testing TikTok Trend: Sleepy Girl Mocktail
Published: January 23, 2024
Diana Guevara, RD, was interviewed by KHOU-TV Channel 11 about a new mocktail trend that claims to aid sleep.
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Obesidad en comunidad Hispana
Published: January 23, 2024
Dolores Woods, RDN, talked to Univision Houston Channel 45 about obesity in the Hispanic community as part of Healthy Weight Week.
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Youth Vaping Prevention Program To Be Introduced
Published: January 22, 2024
Catch My Breath, a UTHealth Houston School of Public Health program, was mentioned by The Greeneville Sun in its coverage of a meeting of the Greene County Anti-Drug Coalition in Tennessee, which considered disseminating the program into its school districts.
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Hundreds of Houston-area students disciplined for vaping under new Texas law
Published: January 08, 2024
The Houston Chronicle interviewed Steven Kelder, PhD, on the impacts a new Texas state law that requires public schools to remove any student from class who is caught with an e-cigarette and send them to a separate center designated for students in serious trouble, could have on students.
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7 Diet Moves That Are Natural Energy Boosters
Published: January 05, 2024
Dolores Woods, RDN, was interviewed by Consumer Reports about how to make easy diet changes that can naturally improve energy levels.
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City of Edinburg Joins Challenge RGV
Published: January 03, 2024
Belinda Reininger, DrPH, was interviewed by Texas Border Business about The Challenge-RGV, a healthy weight loss and lifestyle change initiative that now includes Hidalgo County.
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Keto Gummies For Weight Loss: Safety And Alternatives
Published: January 02, 2024
Dolores Woods, RDN, spoke to Forbes about how keto gummies work for those participating in a keto diet for weight loss.