
health care
Researchers at Texas A&M are testing smart catheter sensors for early diagnosis and treatment of UTIs to lower the risk of patient complications.
Researchers are developing emergency injectable bandages that could decrease bleeding time by as much as 70% and revolutionize the future of trauma care.
Leaders at the Texas A&M Institute for Healthcare Access are examining how artificial intelligence affects patient outcomes and trust as the technology becomes part of everyday medicine.
New biosensor offers early warning system for disease
Feb. 17, 2026 • 4 min. readTexas A&M researchers have developed a tissue-adhesive sensor for real-time oral health monitoring to combat long-term issues such as gum disease and tooth loss.
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.
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.
Why is no one talking about generational change in health care?
Nov. 11, 2025 • 4 min. readTraditional deference to one’s elders within the medical profession is contributing to a wasted opportunity to improve a broken health care system, says a leading health policy researcher.
Treating liver disease with microscopic nanoparticles
Oct. 14, 2025 • 4 min. readBiomedical engineering researchers are exploring a novel treatment for alcohol-related liver disease using nanoparticles a thousand times smaller than a human hair.
Millions of Texans face health insurance price hikes as federal subsidies expire
Sep. 23, 2025 • 4 min. readTexas A&M experts warn of potential ‘sticker shock’ amid changes to Affordable Care Act options.
Texas A&M researchers pioneer cryopreservation method to prevent organ cracking
Sep. 17, 2025 • 3 min. readThe breakthrough approach may pave the way for successful, long-term organ transplants — bringing science fiction closer to medical reality.