Center for Healthy Living News
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Melisa Danho, MPH, RDN, was interviewed by Telemundo Houston Channel 47 about how people with obesity could avoid overeating during the holidays.
Published: December 11, 2025
Dietitians speak about avoiding overeating during the holidays.
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Melisa Danho, MPH, RDN, spoke to Verywell Health about nutrient-rich foods you can eat instead of taking supplements.
Published: December 11, 2025
Dietitians recommend getting your nutrients from whole food sources instead of supplements whenever possible.
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Dolores Woods, RDN, spoke to Verywell Health about why you should take probiotics.
Published: December 05, 2025
Probiotics are marketed as a daily supplement for gut health and digestion. We asked Dolores Woods, RDN, LD, a registered dietitian at UTHealth Houston, if you should really take probiotic supplements every day to support your gut microbiome.
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Dolores Woods, RDN, joined FOX 26 News to share healthy alternatives to classic Thanksgiving dishes.
Published: December 01, 2025
Read more about healthy alternatives to classic Thanksgiving dishes.
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The Texas of Today is the United States of Tomorrow: Texas' growing and diverse population, geography, and array of cultures are only a few of the benefits that make the Lone Star State an ideal place for public health research and programming.
Published: November 20, 2025
Texas' growing and diverse population, geography, and array of cultures are only a few of the benefits that make the Lone Star State an ideal place for public health research and programming.
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Diana Guevara, MPH, RD, was interviewed by Martha Stewart Magazine about foods that naturally boost collagen production.
Published: November 20, 2025
9 Foods That Naturally Boost Collagen, According to Nutrition Experts. Skip the overpriced collagen supplement and eat these foods instead.
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Diana Guevara, MPH, RD, was interviewed by Healthline about how eating kiwi may help with chronic constipation
Published: October 28, 2025
Diana Guevara, MPH, RD, a registered dietitian with the Nourish Program at the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, talks about supporting healthy digestion and eating a balanced diet containing both prebiotic and probiotic foods.
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Deanna Hoelscher, PhD, RDN, spoke to NPR about new federal dietary guidelines expected this fall.
Published: October 14, 2025
Deanna Hoelscher, PhD, RDN, spoke to NPR about new federal dietary guidelines from The Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture — the two agencies that issue the guidelines.
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Dolores Woods, RDN, spoke to Verywell Health about what happens to your blood sugar when you blend seeds into a smoothie.
Published: October 09, 2025
Smoothies with fruits and seeds may improve blood sugar levels better than whole fruits. Adding seeds like chia, flaxseed, and pumpkin seeds to smoothies can help control blood sugar.
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