Center for Healthy Living News
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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.
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UTHealth study finds e-cigarette marketing linked to teen e-cigarette use
Published: May 23, 2016
Exposure to e-cigarette marketing messages is significantly associated with e-cigarette use among middle school and high school students, according to researchers at UTHealth.
