Center for Healthy Living News
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Researchers awarded $3.1 million to address vaping epidemic among youth
Published: December 17, 2019
As e-cigarette use by young people reaches epidemic proportions, researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) have received a $3.1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to conduct the first-ever assessment on the long-term results of a nationwide nicotine vaping prevention program for youth called CATCH My Breath.
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Flexitarian Diet Trending In Time For 2020 New Year's Resolutions
Published: December 11, 2019
Shannon Weston, MPH, RD, spoke to Fox 26 News viewers about the Flexitarian diet and why dietitians believe it's a healthy New Year's resolution.
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Texas state lawmakers discuss new vaping, e-cigarette restrictions
Published: December 09, 2019
It was the first meeting of the state Senate Health and Human Services Committee since health incidents linked to vaping began to emerge...
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Youth Vaping Epidemic Hits Austin Schools
Published: December 04, 2019
In 2015, Juul burst onto the smoking scene with a lineup of sweet-flavored e-cigarettes small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. Sales skyrocketed, and in a few short years the company—which has expanded its corporate offices into Austin—became a billion-dollar brand with the most popular e-cigarette on the market.
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More than 100 vaping-related illnesses confirmed in Texas
Published: December 03, 2019
With more than 100 vaping-related illnesses confirmed statewide since April, Texas lawmakers on Tuesday mulled remedies that included limiting the flavors o...
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More than 100 vaping-related illnesses confirmed in Texas
Published: December 03, 2019
With more than 100 vaping-related illnesses confirmed statewide since April, Texas lawmakers on Tuesday mulled remedies that included limiting the flavors o...
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Texas lawmakers open to state regulations, and perhaps taxes, on vaping and e-cigarettes
Published: December 03, 2019
Regulations and perhaps even taxation could be coming for the e-cigarette industry in Texas when the Legislature convenes next in 2021. Those were among the themes when the state Senate Health and Human Services heard expert testimony Tuesday that linked vaping to a nationwide outbreak of cardiovascular disease and nearly four dozen deaths in recent months.
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Concussions in high school athletes may be a risk factor for suicide
Published: November 27, 2019
Concussion, the most common form of traumatic brain injury, has been linked to an increased risk of depression and suicide in adults. Now new research published by The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) suggests high school students with a history of sports-related concussions might be at an increased risk for suicide completion
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Tips and recipes to help you kick-start a healthy holiday season
Published: November 27, 2019
While the myth that people gain seven to 10 pounds between Thanksgiving and Christmas has been debunked, a recent study suggests that they do gain about a pound per holiday season – and that can add up to carrying an extra 20 pounds into middle age.
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Brighter Bites Receives 2019 Seeds of Hope Award
Published: November 27, 2019
Brighter Bites is ringing in a big win after receiving the RESULTS Houston Seeds of Hope Award last week! The award is bestowed annually to an honoree who is making a meaningful impact in the work to end poverty, and Brighter Bites, with its mission to provide free fresh produce to underserved communities around the U.S. and change healthy behaviors among children and families, is making that positive impact in flying colors.
