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Arsenic Exposure Linked To Increased Risk Of Kidney Disease
Mar 3, 2025 • 4 min. readTexas A&M researchers find a strong association between urinary arsenic levels and key indicators of kidney damage.
Texas A&M experts say healthy habits centered around exercise, nutrition and rest can lead to a stronger heart.
Advanced Wearable Technology Improves Support For People With Dementia And Their Caregivers
Feb 18, 2025 • 4 min. readA new pilot study is one of the first to assess how caregivers use these devices and their opinions of them.
Renewing The Call For A National Cancer Patient’s Bill Of Rights
Feb 12, 2025 • 5 min. readOnly one state has adopted a similar approach to cancer care as one first proposed by a Texas A&M University professor.
What to know about the allergy-inducing pollen.
Dr. Simon F. Haeder says public response reveals antipathy toward health insurers, but entire patchwork system is to blame for ill feeling.
The AI Will See You Now? Hopes For Emerging Technologies In Health Care
Dec 4, 2024 • 4 min. readCollege of Medicine dean says the university is striving for early adoption of AI, emerging technologies on a variety of health care fronts.
Study: Even Low Levels Of Arsenic In Drinking Water Raise Kidney Cancer Risk
Dec 2, 2024 • 3 min. readNew study shows that current arsenic regulations might be insufficient to protect public health.
Soil Sampling In Houston’s Greater Fifth Ward Reveals Toxic Levels Of Lead In Yards, Play Areas
Nov 5, 2024 • 4 min. readA study that involved neighborhood partners could aid creation of future environmental protection programs.
Do No Harm: Researchers Help Doctors Identify Words They Should Never Say To Patients
Nov 4, 2024 • 5 min. readThese “never words” can cause harm if said by clinicians to patients and families dealing with serious illness.