Health & Environment

New $2.9 million NIH grant will lead to a better understanding of how alcohol use before conception influences the child’s risk for developmental disorders, chronic disease and accelerated aging.

Experts emphasize prevention, early detection and reporting protocols as Texas enters heightened awareness.

Research examines how temperature swings may shape emotional well-being across seasons.

Research findings suggest the need for integrated strategies in college health programs.

Researchers are developing an easy-to-use smart home app for families caring for someone with dementia.

Marine scientist leverages supercomputing to build the most detailed picture yet of how water moves through the Gulf — and why it matters.

With thousands of chemicals untested for safety, scientists turn to artificial intelligence to forecast toxicity — and reveal how much those predictions can be trusted.

Galveston team will spend four months in Australia studying social structure, population dynamics and tool use among dolphins in one of the world’s most unique marine habitats.

New findings could help reduce urban flood risks and improve planning for extreme weather.

Genetic study reveals four key adaptations for low-salinity waters, offering a rare window into evolution’s creative solutions.