
Health & Environment
Texas A&M study highlights urgent needs of dementia caregivers
Dec. 15, 2025 • 4 min. readA statewide assessment finds priorities for caregivers and organizations as Texas faces a growing aging population.
Laura Picariello named director of Texas Sea Grant College Program at Texas A&M
Dec. 5, 2025 • 3 min. readAppointment strengthens Texas Sea Grant’s work connecting applied research with responsive extension to support Texas coastal communities.
Harnessing the power of clay to protect communities from toxins
Dec. 5, 2025 • 8 min. readInnovative therapies offer promising solutions for removing pollutants from food, water and the environment.
From helping communities recover from disasters to saving the lives of those in need, Texas A&M is stepping up and showing what selfless service really means.
Addressing PTSD and mental health challenges among America’s first responders
Dec. 4, 2025 • 7 min. readTexas A&M researcher leads efforts to understand trauma, reduce stigma and develop tailored support for frontline heroes.
Expert calls for greater role of family caregivers in cancer care decisions
Dec. 3, 2025 • 3 min. readA more inclusive approach inviting caregivers into the process starts simply by asking questions.
Just 20 minutes of exercise twice a week may help slow dementia, Texas A&M study finds
Dec. 3, 2025 • 3 min. readNew research pinpoints the minimum amount of physical activity needed to benefit older adults with mild cognitive decline.
Texas A&M scientists use ‘nanoflowers’ to recharge aging and damaged cells
Dec. 1, 2025 • 4 min. readBreakthrough method boosts stem cells’ ability to share mitochondria, offering hope for treating aging, heart disease and neurodegenerative disorders by restoring cellular energy.
Season of thanks and trials: The power of practicing gratitude
Nov. 25, 2025 • 5 min. readMental health experts offer strategies for overcoming the holiday blues.
Building breath, layer by layer: 3D printing with living lung cells in extreme environments
Nov. 24, 2025 • 3 min. readTexas A&M researchers are studying how human airway cells respond to extreme pressure and heat — insights that could improve safety for pilots and astronauts while advancing drug discovery and respiratory disease research.
