Center for Healthy Living News
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How to weigh coronavirus risks this holiday season
Published: November 29, 2021
Shreela Sharma, PhD, RDN, answered a question for The Washington Post about whether communal bowls of dip can again grace potluck tables this holiday season.
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Cranberries, stuffing and turkey: Why do some Thanksgiving foods divide the dinner table?
Published: November 22, 2021
Wesley McWhorter, DrPH, MS, RDN, was interviewed by USA Today about the most nutritious ways to prepare cranberries, stuffing, and turkey for Thanksgiving.
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7 Homemade Snack Recipes to Fuel Long Rides
Published: October 28, 2021
Wesley McWhorter, PhD, was quoted by MSN Lifestyle about the food you need to fuel long bike rides.
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Growing cities under increased threat from climate change
Published: October 05, 2021
Climate change, coupled with escalating population growth, is making big-city life increasingly risky, experts agree.
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Victoria Kwentua named sixth fellow for Sharma family endowed scholarship
Published: September 27, 2021
Houston doctoral student Victoria Kwentua, MPH, has been selected as the Fall 2021 Sharma Fellow, supported by the Sharma Endowed Fund for Excellence in Community Nutrition, Health & Wellness at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth).
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Degrees of Injustice: The Social Inequity of Urban Heat Islands
Published: September 23, 2021
Dr. Kevin Lanza was interviewed by Texas Public radio about the social inequity of urban heat islands.
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Brighter Bites Reveals Results of Its 2020 Voucher Program
Published: September 23, 2021
Fresh produce is a cornerstone of our industry, and the importance it has in our everyday lives is immense, both from a trade perspective and as consumers ourselves.
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Vaccinations up in the city means incentives could be working
Published: August 24, 2021
Shreela Sharma, PhD, was interviewed by KTRK-TV Channel 13 about how the medical community is trying to reach vaccine-hesitant individuals through education.
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UT Health's antibody research project lets anyone from 5 to 80 find out their number
Published: August 23, 2021
Are you worried about your vaccine shot wearing off? Do you think you might need a booster soon? How much natural immunity do your kids have?
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How cities can help protect transit riders from extreme heat
Published: August 23, 2021
This summer, Puget Sound area residents experienced high temperatures like never before — heat waves made worse by impacts of climate change, experts say.
