Center for Healthy Living News
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Resource Guide: Child Obesity Research
Published: September 10, 2024
Improving child health is a cornerstone of the Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living's mission, and we invite you to explore the Center's valuable resources focused on improving child and adolescent obesity throughout Texas, the US, and beyond.
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As food insecurity rises in Texas, a Houston Dollar General will now offer a produce section
Published: September 07, 2024
Shreela Sharma, PhD, was interviewed by the Houston Chronicle about how discount stores like Dollar General are making produce available for food insecure families.
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Q&A: Regional Dean Deanna Hoelscher details the Austin location’s new space!
Published: August 20, 2024
Students, staff, and faculty at the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin and the Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living are preparing for a new chapter in a new location three blocks north of the Texas Capitol. Dr. Deanna Hoelscher, Center director and regional dean, spoke about what this move means and what to expect from the new space.
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Adding a Spoonful of Honey to Yogurt Might Give Probiotics a Boost
Published: August 19, 2024
Dolores Woods, RD, talked to VeryWell Health about a new study that found adding a spoonful of honey to your yogurt adds a boost of probiotics. The story was picked up by MSN.
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Despite record heat-related deaths, experts say there's likely even more
Published: August 12, 2024
Kevin Lanza, PhD, spoke to KTRK-TV Channel 13 about a statewide increase in heat-related deaths.
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Is yogurt healthy? Why you need to add this breakfast staple to your routine.
Published: August 07, 2024
Dolores Woods, RDN, was interviewed by USA Today about whether yogurt is good for you. The interview was picked up by AOL.
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Vaping among students a top concern in Cy-Fair ISD
Published: August 02, 2024
Steven Kelder, PhD, MPH, talked to Community Impact about e-cigarette use among high schoolers.
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Meet Dr. Michael Mrazek, our Newest Center Faculty Member!
Published: August 01, 2024
Dr. Michael Mrazek joined UTHealth School of Public Health in Austin in June. His research, primarily funded by the U.S. Department of Education, leverages emerging technologies to improve the attention span and mental health of adolescents.
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Inside vs. Outside: Which Workout Is Best?
Published: July 30, 2024
Kevin Lanza, PhD, was quoted in a VeryWell Health article about the benefits of exercising outdoors.
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Inside vs. Outside: Which Workout Is Best?
Published: July 30, 2024
Kevin Lanza, PhD, was interviewed by VeryWell Health about physical activity in natural settings.
