New statistical method could improve knee implants and skin cancer treatment

A study recently published in the journal The American Statistician describes a new statistical method that…

Texas A&M researcher awarded DOD grant to develop drug for brain injuries

The defense department grant will allow researchers to further develop a potential treatment to target the…

Researchers discover neural mechanism behind why chronic alcohol use impairs cognitive flexibility

Excessive alcohol drinking and its related problems have become a grave issue in the United States.…

FDA rule change allows abortion pills to be sold at retail pharmacies

The FDA’s rule change broadens availability of abortion pills to many more pharmacies, including large chains…

Texas A&M Health partners with A&M-San Antonio and University Health

Texas A&M University-San Antonio (A&M-SA) held a signing ceremony on Dec. 1 to announce a new…

An ounce of prevention: Differences in HIV prevention activities among rural and urban physicians

HIV remains a major public health concern in the United States, with adolescents and young adults…

New approach to teaching advanced statistics shown effective for public health students

Teaching public health graduate students the statistics skills they need for their future careers has long…

What to do about the ‘winter blues’

What is seasonal affective disorder? Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of major depression affecting…

Improving quality of life and health outcomes for at-risk populations

Health disparities have always existed, but recent events such as the pandemic have helped to bring…

‘Becoming a doctor’ and the life that follows

When she was a third-year medical student at Texas A&M University, Stephanie Swafford wrote about her…

RSV cases surging earlier than in previous years

Cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are usually at their worst during the winter months. This…

Hogg Foundation awards five-year, $500,000 grant to Center for Community Health and Aging

When it comes to access to health care in rural areas, the disparities and inequities are…

When’s the best time to get vaccinated? Right now.

Understanding which vaccines and boosters are necessary and when may seem overwhelming, but there are some…

A ‘secret weapon’ for drug-resistant epilepsy

Epilepsy affects more than 60 million people worldwide, and at least 3.4 million people in the…

School of Nursing selects new research leader

The Texas A&M University School of Nursing has selected Kelly Wilson, PhD, as its next associate…

Engineered proteins: A future treatment option for COVID-19

COVID-19 has had a lasting global health impact that continues to challenge the health care system.…

Indian American youth share their experiences with discrimination

Racial and ethnic discrimination is a regular occurrence for many of the more than 3.5 million…

Two Texas A&M Health faculty named Regents Professors

Texas A&M System Regents last week named two Texas A&M Health faculty members as Regents Professors…

POV: COVID-19, RSV and the flu are straining health care systems

Every fall and winter, viral respiratory illnesses like the common cold and seasonal flu keep kids…

Repairing gut saves brain function after stroke

Stroke is a leading cause of death, dementia and serious long-term disability. According to the American…

Student-run medical clinic for the underserved opens in Tomball

Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, TOMAGWA HealthCare Ministries and Texas A&M School of Medicine announce new Saturday…

Postdoctoral fellow Chi Weindel receives prestigious Launch Award from Parkinson’s Foundation

Chi Weindel, PhD, a postdoctoral fellow doing research at the Texas A&M University School of Medicine,…

POV: The power of rural and driving change

Rural hospitals are more than health care providers to residents and surrounding communities. They are economic…

School of Pharmacy joins inaugural Pharmacogenomics Accelerator cohort

The Texas A&M University Irma Lerma Rangel School of Pharmacy is one of three institutions set…

Mutation math: Exploring numerical methods for studying antibiotic resistance

The introduction of antibiotics in the 20th century was something of a medical miracle. But widespread…

Fatigue, health issues on the rise in agricultural industry

Over the past few decades, the U.S. dairy industry has seen a reduction in the number…

Peres named 2022 Woman of the Year by HFE WOMAN

Camille Peres, PhD, has been named the 2022 Woman of the Year by HFE WOMAN at…

Texas A&M System approves Center for Community Health and Aging

The Texas A&M University System recently approved the merger of two research centers in the Texas…

School of Public Health graduate Andrea Boudreaux named 2022 Diversity Leader to Watch by Modern Healthcare

Andrea J. Boudreaux, PsyD, MPH, FACHE, has been named a 2022 Diversity Leader to Watch by…

Advocating for racial equity in physical activity

Studies have shown that many Black and African American communities are at a disadvantage when it…

50 dead, dozens feared missing as storm lashes Philippines

The worst storm impact so far was a mudslide that buried dozens of houses with as…

Webb telescope uncovers ‘cosmic knot’ of ancient galaxies

What scientists initially predicted was one galaxy is actually at least three, swirling at incredible speeds…

Women’s health specialist: “Make yourself number one!”

It’s easy for many women to keep pushing a mammogram to the bottom of their to-do…

Institute of Biosciences and Technology celebrates 30 years in the Texas Medical Center

The Texas A&M Health Institute of Biosciences and Technology (IBT) celebrated 30 years of its presence…

Trump rally brings people from across country to Texas

People from across the country visited took part in Donald Trump's "Save America" rally.

Another Business Closes up Shop in San Francisco, Cites Intolerable Crime Levels

Another San Francisco business has announced they will be pulling up stakes and moving out of…

Gibbs receives 2022 Industrial Hygiene Impact Award

Shawn Gibbs, PhD, MBA, CIH, dean and professor at the Texas A&M University School of Public…

Early alcohol use predicts college students’ polysubstance use

A study recently published in the Journal of American College Health found college students who were…

How peers influence physical activity in diverse adolescents

Regular physical activity in adolescence is crucial for building the foundation of a lifelong healthy lifestyle.…

Unlocking the hidden connections between cell death and inflammation

New research sheds light on how a genetic mutation affecting mitochondria influences chronic inflammatory disorders and…

In case of emergency

It’s a familiar scene to Aggie football fans: more than 109,000 spectators descend on Kyle Field,…

Two School of Medicine departments change their names

Two departments within the Texas A&M School of Medicine (Molecular and Cellular Medicine and of Primary…

Occupational Health and Safety full scholarships

Finding a full scholarship to college is extremely difficult, especially at the graduate level. One of…

Texas A&M students hosting free health fair Oct. 15

Students from the Texas A&M University School of Nursing are hosting the Big Health Event Saturday…

CPRIT presents High Impact High Risk Award to School of Dentistry professor

The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) presented its High Impact High Risk Award…

Working to improve vaccine rates in rural areas in Texas

As communities begin to transition out of the emergency response phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, many…

David Tepper: ‘Now was the time’ to fire Matt Rhule

The Panthers have lost 11 of their last 12 games under Rhule, who finished his tenure…

Academy on Violence and Abuse honors nursing professor with namesake award

The Academy on Violence and Abuse is honoring the Texas A&M University School of Nursing’s Nora…

World class hospital executive returns to his roots and alma mater

Phillip D. Robinson, who is retiring from his position as the president of Lankenau Medical Center…

Patient advocacy at the polls

On Sept. 20, the 10th anniversary of National Voter Registration Day, students from a coalition comprising…

Brave Reporter Does the Unthinkable During Contentious Interview With Stacey Abrams

With one month to go before the midterm elections, Georgia Democratic gubernatorial nominee Stacey Abrams’ chances…

Answers to your flu season questions

As always, the approach of flu season carries a number of important questions: When should I…

HelpLine volunteers are here to lend a non-judgmental ear

Two summers ago, Maya DeConge was living at home and feeling alone. COVID-19 cases were surging,…

Omicron boosters, explained

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently authorized updated COVID-19…

LGBTQ youth say they smoke or vape to relieve stress

Smoking and using e-cigarettes, commonly known as vaping, carries many health risks. Yet, adolescents and young…

Rapid delivery: Injected protein flips a switch in the brain, disappears

Many diseases have at their origin a protein that does not function properly. Now, a multidisciplinary…

Elisa “Beth” McNeill co-chairs prestigious national group that developed National Health Education Standards

Elisa “Beth” McNeill, PhD, professor at the Texas A&M University School of Public Health, co-chaired the…

Two faculty members receive 2022 Association of Former Students College-Level Teaching Award

Two Texas A&M University School of Medicine faculty members, John Hubbard, PhD, instructional associate professor in…

Changing behaviors to mitigate the spread of monkeypox

The prevalence of monkeypox has increased throughout the world and the United States. In early August…

Watch: Ron DeSantis Just Tears Into Biden, Other Dem ‘Frauds’ on Bused Migrant Outrage

Predictably, the mainstream media and elitist Democrats are teeming with fauxtrage in the aftermath of both…

Ukert part of team awarded $1 million National Institutes of Health grant to study hearing aid coverage, use

Hearing loss affects 23 percent of those aged 12 and older in the United States and…

Lindsey Graham saves Biden’s big day

The South Carolina Republican dropped a surprise bomb into the middle of Democrats' inflation party.

Fahrenwald promoted, McLennon selected as School of Nursing’s interim dean

The Texas A&M University School of Nursing recently appointed Susan M. McLennon, PhD, ARNP-BC, CHPN, interim…

Lightning Rod NFL QB Aaron Rodgers Says California is ‘Going to S***’ After Harsh COVID Policies

Super Bowl-winning Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers keeps injecting himself into controversies lately, and on…

WATCH: The Ugly, Dirty, Nasty Truth About the Effort to Trans Children

In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Jeff Myer, president of Summit Ministries, and Brandon Schowalter,…

Washington, D.C., mayor declares public health emergency over Texas’ migrant busing

Muriel Bowser will open a $10 million office to provide services to the migrants arriving as…

BREAKING: Queen Elizabeth Is ‘Under Medical Supervision,’ Buckingham Palace Releases Statement

Queen Elizabeth II is “under medical supervision” at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, and the Royal Family…

VA will offer limited abortion services to veterans, even in states with bans

It is the first time abortion services and abortion counseling will be offered by the VA.…

Medicaid expansion may reduce emergency department visits for non-emergencies

Hospital emergency departments (EDs) provide lifesaving care for millions of people each year. However, around one-third…

You Now Have to Prove You’re 21 to Buy Whipped Cream Canisters in New York

Do you periodically enjoy an adult beverage? I’m talking, of course, about a milkshake — the…

Border Chief Places Blame for Migrant Crisis Squarely at the Feet of Joe Biden

Chief of the US Border Patrol Raul Ortiz placed the blame for the current illegal immigration…

Uniter-in-Chief Biden Plans Primetime Speech Thursday to Tell Us How Awful We Are

President Joe Biden will continue his assault on the Ultra-MAGA crowd (almost half of America’s voters)…

Harris County resident with monkeypox dies, marking first death in the U.S. linked to the virus

State health officials said the person was "severely immunocompromised" and are still investigating what role the…

Nurse retention is better in rural communities with a hospital, study reveals

Rural areas that do not have a hospital in the community experience increased nurse turnover, according…

“I would wish this on absolutely no one”: How three women dealt with pregnancy in the year since Texas’ six-week abortion ban

The Texans expressed anger, sorrow, frustration and fear in discussing their experiences after state lawmakers approved…

Public health researchers create tool to predict vaccine coverage lapses

Vaccine hesitancy—delaying or refusing to vaccinate children even though vaccines are available—is a growing threat to…

A publishing milestone

Being a professor at a university brings expectations beyond educating the student body. Among those are…

Tamika D. Gilreath to serve as School of Public Health associate dean of faculty affairs

Tamika D. Gilreath, PhD, has been named the associate dean of faculty affairs for the Texas…

Moderna plans to sue Pfizer for patent infringement over COVID-19 vaccine technology

Patent litigation is common in the early stages of medical technology development, and Moderna is not…

Texas Right to Life fires political director accused of online solicitation of minor, organization says

Lucas “Luke” Bowen was arrested in early August for the alleged crime, according to the Montgomery…

Lasting effects of positive influence

Professors continually strive to have positive impacts on the students with whom they come into contact.…

Rouzer awarded postdoctoral fellowship from the National Institutes of Health

NRSA F32 postdoctoral fellowships support the research training of postdocs who have the potential to become…

School of Dentistry names new dean

Lily T. Garcia, DDS, MS, FACP, has been named dean of the Texas A&M University School…

Governor Abbott Holds Statewide Weather Briefing As Excessive Rain, Flash Flooding Threatens Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today led a statewide weather call with more than 350 local emergency response…

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott joins other key Republicans in supporting repealing the “tampon tax”

Advocates have previously called for repealing the sales tax on products like tampons, sanitary pads and…

Unlocking cell nucleus behaviors may be key in cancer fight

For years, the nucleus within a cell was thought to be elastic like a rubber ball,…

Farmer Thrives by Growing Gluten-free Grain Needing No Water During Drought

What doesn’t need irrigation, requires no pesticides, and needs only a third of the fertilizer of…

Abortion Is (Again) a Criminal-Justice Issue

Whenever abortion came up during my three decades working on criminal-justice reform, the interlocutor always took…

Wrong number: Analysis of health care provider directories reveals notable flaws

Ensuring better access to health care has long been a goal for policy makers. The implementation…

Advancing the power of community health workers in rural health initiatives

Texas A&M University faculty members Heather Clark, DrPH, MSPH, and Jane Bolin, PhD, JD, BSN, are…

Texas A&M Health offers Milam County residents no cost, on-demand health care

Residents of Milam County now have access to on-demand primary health care at no cost to…

Bolstering African biopharmaceutical and vaccine manufacturing workforce training

The Texas A&M Health Center for Innovation in Advanced Development and Manufacturing (CIADM) will help Africa…

School of Nursing professor selected as American Academy of Nursing fellow

Elizabeth Wells-Beede, PhD, RN, C-EFM, CHSE, a clinical assistant professor in the Texas A&M University School…