News - Michael and Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living

Brighter Bites Receives 2019 Seeds of Hope Award

Published: November 27, 2019

Brighter Bites is ringing in a big win after receiving the RESULTS Houston Seeds of Hope Award last week! The award is bestowed annually to an honoree who is making a meaningful impact in the work to end poverty, and Brighter Bites, with its mission to provide free fresh produce to underserved communities around the U.S. and change healthy behaviors among children and families, is making that positive impact in flying colors.

Dietitians dish out tips and recipes for a healthy, happy holiday

Published: November 22, 2019

While the myth that people gain seven to 10 pounds between Thanksgiving and Christmas has been debunked, a recent study suggests that they do gain about a pound per holiday season – and that can add up to carrying an extra 20 pounds into middle age.

Need more fiber in your diet? Try Smoky Apple Cider, Squash and Spinach Salad

Published: November 13, 2019

When a person has diabetes, the pancreas doesn’t make enough insulin or can’t use the insulin that it produces. This leads to a sugar buildup in the blood stream, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Frisco ISD launches vaping prevention initiatives as student referrals increase

Published: November 08, 2019

The number of Frisco ISD students receiving court referrals for e-cigarettes and vaping has more than doubled since 2017, prompting FISD to launch a vaping prevention and intervention program this school year.

Restricting flavored tobacco could curb youth use

Published: November 05, 2019

Policies that restrict flavored tobacco access can reduce teen use in as little as six months, a study in Massachusetts suggests. Researchers compared two towns 30 miles apart and found that after one community passed a restrictive policy in 2016, flavored tobacco availability and use dropped the next year.

Harlingen vies for All-America City Award

Published: October 30, 2019

Five years ago, Harlingen became one of Texas’ few cities to launch a Mayor’s Wellness Council. Soon, Healthy Harlingen was born to combat one of the state’s highest rates of diabetes, obesity and hypertension.

Harlingen vies for All-America City Award

Published: October 30, 2019

Five years ago, Harlingen became one of Texas’ few cities to launch a Mayor’s Wellness Council. Soon, Healthy Harlingen was born to combat one of the state’s highest rates of diabetes, obesity and hypertension.

Garden for Health program invites the community to get their hands dirty

Published: October 24, 2019

The UTHealth community has an opportunity to dig into the ground and learn gardening basics... READ MORE.

Not All Sugar Is Created Equal

Published: October 23, 2019

Science is clear that consuming too much sugar comes with some significant risks: A high-sugar diet contributes to health issues like obesity, diabetes, tooth decay, and even heart disease.

Austin Parks Department gets grant to study health, climate change

Published: October 14, 2019

The Austin Parks and Recreation Department has received a $341,000 grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to study the physical and emotional health effects of worsening extreme heat due to climate change.