Center for Healthy Living News
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More Young Adults Trying Smoking for the First Time
Published: September 05, 2018
Millennials living more dangerously and settling down later could be creating a new generation of addicted smokers, according to the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). Researchers there have found greater numbers of new smokers and e-cigarette users among young adults compared to adolescents, reversing previous social norms.
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Jennifer Aiyer named second fellow for Sharma family endowed scholarship
Published: September 01, 2018
Houston doctoral student Jennifer Aiyer has been selected as the second Sharma Fellow, supported by the Sharma Endowed Fund for Excellence in Community Nutrition, Health and Wellness at The University of Texas Health Science Center (UTHealth) at Houston School of Public Health.
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Research reveals dangerous midlife switch of ditching activity to sit still
Published: August 23, 2018
People are falling into a trap of greater inactivity during middle age, according to new research from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), which calls for its findings to be considered in future national physical activity guidelines.
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8 Things That Happen to Your Body When You Don't Eat Enough Fruits and Veggies
Published: August 22, 2018
You might not love ’em, but here’s why you should eat your fruits and veggies anyway.
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Any Weight Loss Can Be Healthful, but More Can Be Much Better
Published: August 15, 2018
The New York Times interviewed Dr. Gregory Knell about his research, published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings co-authored by Dr. Kelley Pettee Gabriel, revealing it pays to think big when it comes to weight loss.
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Got Milk? The Benefits for Students and the Alternatives
Published: August 14, 2018
Shreela Sharma, PhD, RD, was interviewed on FOX 26 News for a back-to-school segment about the benefits of and alternatives to milk for children.
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Americans may have outgrown traditional advice of having a varied diet
Published: August 09, 2018
When it comes to diet in the Western world of overconsumption where cheap convenience food rules, the age-old adage “everything in moderation” has been put to the test, prompting the American Heart Association (AHA) to issue a science advisory led by researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth).
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Health Conscious or Health Hazardous? A Dietitian Takes on Trendy Eating Plans For Kids
Published: August 03, 2018
Whether it's to lose weight, keep up with a social cause, or boost health, maintaining a strict diet is a fact of life for many adults. But what are the rules of engagement when it comes to your kids? Dr. Shreela Sharma, a registered dietician and associate professor at UTHealth School of Public Health, details common eating regimens that parents often contemplate extending to their children.
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Thinking Outside the Carton
Published: July 30, 2018
Deciding what to give your children to eat and drink is a minefield these days, even when it comes to milk. Once almost universally regarded as a daily dietary staple packed with vitamins and minerals essential for good health, its relationship with consumers over the years has somewhat soured.
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Tricks to Eat Healthy Without Even Trying
Published: May 01, 2017
What are some small, easy ways to eat healthier? Laura Moore, R.D., and Jeanne Piga-Plunkett, R.D., shared ideas in this Reader's Digest article.
