
human health
Texas A&M-Led Study Suggests Former Inmates Struggle To Access Medical Care — Even When It’s Nearly Free
Mar 21, 2025 • 4 min. readResearchers found that many former prisoners, despite being enrolled in Medicaid, stop taking medications for chronic illness shortly after their release.
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.
Honoring Dorothy Shippen: A Force For Scientific Discovery
Feb 27, 2025 • 2 min. readThrough decades of groundbreaking research, mentorship and collaboration, Dr. Dorothy Shippen has uncovered the secrets of telomeres, advancing scientific discovery and inspiring future generations.
Texas A&M experts say healthy habits centered around exercise, nutrition and rest can lead to a stronger heart.
Parental Alcohol Use Linked To Increased Cancer Risk In Children, Texas A&M Researchers Find
Feb 19, 2025 • 4 min. readChronic alcohol abuse by parents heightens their children's susceptibility to liver cancer and other health risks, according to new findings.
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.
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Prosthetic Material Could Help Reduce Infections From Intravenous Catheters
Dec 17, 2024 • 4 min. readIn a new study, Texas A&M researchers have used a skin-like material as a platform for investigating infections from intravenous catheters.
Researcher Discusses Goal Of Helping People With Chronic UTIs
Dec 4, 2024 • 4 min. readTexas A&M University Associate Professor Sarguru Subash and team are on a mission to manage recurring UTIs that do not respond to antibiotics.