Center for Healthy Living News
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UTHealth Houston researcher receives NIH subcontract to study effects of integrated palliative care on Parkinson’s, related dementia
Published: November 15, 2023
Adriana Pérez, PhD, professor in the Department of Biostatistics and Data Science with UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin, received a $1.9 million subcontract to determine the scope and drivers of low-value and unequal care for patients with Parkinson’s disease and Parkinson’s disease dementia.
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Better heart health may improve cognitive health in kids
Published: November 13, 2023
Augusto César F. De Moraes, PhD, spoke with the American Heart Association News on how to improve the cognitive health of kids.
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Is pasta good for you?
Published: October 30, 2023
Dolores Woods, RDN, spoke to Consumer Reports about the nutritional value of regular pasta.
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Xue selected for the 2024 Sharma Fellowship
Published: October 30, 2023
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health doctoral candidate Che (Qi) Xue was selected as the 2024 Sharma Fellow, supported by the Shreela and Vibhu Sharma Endowed Fund for Excellence in Community Nutrition, Health, and Wellness.
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How to balance nutrition while eating Halloween candy
Published: October 27, 2023
Diana Guevara, MPH, RD, spoke to Univision Houston Channel 45 about how to balance nutrition while eating Halloween candy.
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Family and Child Health Expertise Joins UTHealth Houston School of Public Health
Published: October 15, 2023
Faculty, staff, and research initiatives, formerly from The UT System Population Health team, join UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin to expand maternal and child health expertise.
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'Food is medicine' initiative stresses importance of healthy foods for heart health
Published: September 30, 2023
Dr. Shreela Sharma was interviewed by WFAA-TV Channel 8 in Dallas about the ‘Food is Medicine’ initiative.
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The Best Foods for Gut Health
Published: September 18, 2023
If you’ve ever felt bloated and unwell after a greasy dinner, you know that what you eat can have a direct impact on how your food digests—and on how you feel. Dolores Woods, RDN, spoke with Health Central about the best foods for a healthy gut.
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Dove Springs Residents Stranded on Heat Island
Published: September 15, 2023
The urban heat island effect means higher temperatures in places with less greenery. Dr. Kevin Lanza spoke with Austin PBS on the impact of heat on lower income communities and those living in older homes in Austin.
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This summer’s extreme heat could keep impacting Houstonians long into the winter
Published: September 07, 2023
Kevin Lanza, PhD, spoke with Houston Landing about his new study that found that heat has a wide-ranging effect on vulnerable populations that could have repercussions for months to years – even when temperatures drop back down.
