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‘Food is joy’: Dr. Kofi Essel’s innovative approach to family wellness

As healthcare continues to evolve, Dr. Kofi Essel stands at the forefront of a transformative perspective that defines food as medicine. A pediatrician by training, Essel brings a unique, family-centered approach to his work addressing food insecurity and improving health outcomes.
Topic(s): Austin
Content Type: Blog
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin holds grand opening

On Thursday, the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health held its grand opening. Dr. Steve Kelder gives KVUE a tour.
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Content Type: Blog
UTHealth Houston Opens New Austin Campus

Kevin Lanza, PhD, was interviewed by KVUE about the opening. That interview aired during the 4 p.m. broadcast and the next day at 4:30 a.m. and 6 a.m.
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Content Type: Blog
What Is 'Dense Bean Salad'? 5 Things RDs Want You to Know About the Viral TikTok Recipe

Diana Guevara, MPH, RD, was interviewed by Health about what to keep in mind when making dense bean salads, which are going viral on social media. The story was picked up by Microsoft Start, Yahoo! Life, and AOL.
Topic(s): Nutrition Nourish
Content Type: Blog
Q&A: Former Dean and longtime Austin employees reflect on the location’s journey

Through the eyes of longtime friends and employees, UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin has traced the journey from its modest beginnings to its current state-of-the-art facility. These personal accounts highlight successes and challenges, milestones, and the evolving vision that has shaped this vital public health institution in Central Texas.
Topic(s): Austin
Content Type: Blog
Resource Guide: Child Obesity Research

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.
Topic(s): Nutrition SPAN Survey Physical Activity School-based Health Programs CATCH Health Policy
Content Type: Blog
As food insecurity rises in Texas, a Houston Dollar General will now offer a produce section

Shreela Sharma, PhD, was interviewed by the Houston Chronicle about how discount stores like Dollar General are making produce available for food insecure families.
Topic(s): Nutrition
Content Type: Blog
Q&A: Regional Dean Deanna Hoelscher details the Austin location’s new space!

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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Content Type: Blog
Adding a Spoonful of Honey to Yogurt Might Give Probiotics a Boost

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.
Topic(s): Nutrition Nourish
Content Type: Blog
Despite record heat-related deaths, experts say there's likely even more

Kevin Lanza, PhD, spoke to KTRK-TV Channel 13 about a statewide increase in heat-related deaths.
Topic(s): Heat Safety
Content Type: Blog
Is yogurt healthy? Why you need to add this breakfast staple to your routine.

Dolores Woods, RDN, was interviewed by USA Today about whether yogurt is good for you. The interview was picked up by AOL.
Topic(s): Nutrition Nourish
Content Type: Blog
Vaping among students a top concern in Cy-Fair ISD

Steven Kelder, PhD, MPH, talked to Community Impact about e-cigarette use among high schoolers.
Topic(s): Tobacco and Alcohol Abuse E-cigarettes School-based Health Programs CATCH My Breath Health Policy
Content Type: Blog
Meet Dr. Michael Mrazek, our Newest Center Faculty Member!

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.
Topic(s): School-based Health Programs Health Policy
Content Type: Blog
Inside vs. Outside: Which Workout Is Best?

Kevin Lanza, PhD, was quoted in a VeryWell Health article about the benefits of exercising outdoors.
Topic(s): Physical Activity
Content Type: Blog
Inside vs. Outside: Which Workout Is Best?

Kevin Lanza, PhD, was interviewed by VeryWell Health about physical activity in natural settings.
Topic(s): Physical Activity Heat Safety
Content Type: Blog
Could Texas Save Money by Giving Free Ozempic to Diabetes Patients?

Leah Whigham, PhD, talked to Texas Monthly for a story about the possibility of free Ozempic for patients with diabetes.
Topic(s): Health Policy Obesity
Content Type: Blog
Working in the heat after Beryl can take a physical and mental toll

Kevin Lanza, PhD, appeared on Houston Public Media’s “Houston Matters” show to talk about what OSHA is proposing to do about extreme heat for millions of workers.
Topic(s): Heat Safety
Content Type: Blog
No power? Can't leave your home? Here are ways to make it through the heat after Hurricane Beryl

Kevin Lanza, PhD, was interviewed by KTRK-TV Channel 13 about how to stay cool as Houston and surrounding areas face extreme heat with no power after the hurricane.
Topic(s): Heat Safety
Content Type: Blog
Top news of June: FAA guidelines, In-N-Out, microaggressions, more

Adriana Perez, PhD, was included in a Healio top news for the month of June story, which highlighted her study showing electronic nicotine delivery systems are linked to a higher risk for earlier asthma onset.
Topic(s): Tobacco and Alcohol Abuse E-cigarettes
Content Type: Blog
The impact of the environment on our kids

Kevin Lanza, PhD, appeared on the radio show Children at Risk to discuss children facing problems of isolation as a result of the pandemic.
Topic(s): Heat Safety
Content Type: Blog
Beat the heat

Kevin Lanza, PhD, was interviewed by Spectrum News 1 in Austin about the dangers of outdoor activities in the summer heat and how to stay safe.
Topic(s): Heat Safety
Content Type: Blog
Teens’ Mental Health May Improve When They Help Others

Kevin Lanza, PhD, talked to Scientific American about how volunteering can help reduce youth depression and anxiety.
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Rural America Lags Cities in Helping People Beat the Heat

Kevin Lanza, PhD, was interviewed by the New York Times about how heat waves are affecting rural communities.
Topic(s): Heat Safety
Content Type: Blog
Cities prepare for dangerous heat settling over the U.S.

Dr. Kevin Lanza was interviewed by CNN about rising temperatures across the US and how health officials are preparing.
Topic(s): Heat Safety
Content Type: Blog
Massive heat wave heading for USA next week. Cities have been preparing for this.

Kevin Lanza, PhD, spoke to USA Today for a front-page story about how health officials are preparing for a forecasted heat wave with record-breaking temperatures.
Topic(s): Heat Safety
Content Type: Blog
Saúde cardiovascular pode influenciar o desenvolvimento cerebral de adolescentes

Augusto César F. De Moraes, PhD, was interviewed by CNN Brasil on how cardiovascular health can influence brain development in adolescents.
Topic(s): Physical Activity
Content Type: Blog
Is decaf really healthier than coffee?

Dolores Woods, RD, was interviewed by National Geographic about the pros and cons of drinking decaf coffee.
Topic(s): Nutrition Nourish
Content Type: Blog
A Flavonoid-Rich Diet May Reduce Type 2 Diabetes Risk by 26%, Study Finds

Dolores Woods, RD, spoke to Verywell Health about how a flavonoid-rich diet may reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes.
Topic(s): Nutrition Nourish Obesity
Content Type: Blog
Electronic nicotine delivery systems linked to higher risk for earlier asthma onset

Adriana Perez, PhD, was interviewed by Healio about her study showing electronic nicotine delivery systems are linked to a higher risk for earlier asthma onset.
Topic(s): E-cigarettes
Content Type: Blog
Humidity Doesn’t Just Make You Feel Gross. It Can Harm Your Health, Too

Kevin Lanza, PhD, spoke with Verywell Health about the dangerous combination of heat and humidity on our bodies. The story was picked up by Yahoo! Life and and Aol.
Topic(s): Heat Safety
Content Type: Blog
Understanding Preeclampsia: A Guide for Preeclampsia Awareness Month

TCHMB developed Understanding Preeclampsia: A Guide for Preeclampsia Awareness Month to support improved care and outcomes for preeclampsia patients in Texas.
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Content Type: Blog
E-Cigarette Use Linked to Earlier Asthma Onset in Adults

Adriana Pérez, PhD, was mentioned in a Respiratory Therapy article about her new research that found a link between the use of electronic cigarettes and earlier age of asthma onset in U.S. adults.
Topic(s): Tobacco and Alcohol Abuse E-cigarettes
Content Type: Blog
5 simples cambios en tu dieta que pueden aumentar tu energía (y que no implican un gran sacrificio)

Dolores Woods, RD, spoke to BBC News World about simple changes you can make to your daily diet to increase your energy while not losing weight. The article has been picked up by 34 outlets including MSN.
Topic(s): Spanish Nutrition Nourish
Content Type: Blog
13 Investigates controversial Texas crackdown on e-cigarette use in schools in HB114

ABC 13 interviewed Steve Kelder, PhD, on Texas' HB114, a controversial law that went into effect this year and aims to curb e-cigarette use among students.
Topic(s): E-cigarettes CATCH My Breath Health Policy
Content Type: Blog
Student Spotlight: Emily Torres, MPH

Emily Torres, a graduate assistant at the Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living since October 2022, is looking forward to receiving her Master of Public Health from UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin!  As graduation is a time for academic reflection, Torres — an El Paso native — answered several questions about her experiences at the Austin location and what drew her to a career in public health policy. 
Topic(s): Health Policy
Content Type: Blog
Resource Guide: Mental Health Research

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Check out some of the Center’s work related to mental health.
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Content Type: Blog
Resource Guide: Physical Fitness and Activity Research

This May, celebrate National Physical Fitness and Sports Month by learning how to incorporate movement into your daily life!
Topic(s): Physical Activity
Content Type: Blog
UT Health research study weighs benefits of healthy eating

Diana Guevara, RD, was interviewed by KHOU-TV Channel 11 about the teaching kitchen study at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health.
Topic(s): Nourishing the Community Through Culinary Medicine Nutrition Nourish
Content Type: Blog
7 diet changes to boost your energy naturally

Dolores Woods, RD, was quoted in a Washington Post article about seven energy-boosting foods.
Topic(s): Nutrition Nourish
Content Type: Blog
New vaping law lands hundreds of North Texas students in alternative school

Steven Kelder, PhD, MPH, talked to the Dallas Morning News for a story about new vaping laws.
Topic(s): Tobacco and Alcohol Abuse E-cigarettes School-based Health Programs CATCH My Breath Health Policy
Content Type: Blog
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