human health
Exoskeleton Technology Shows Promise In Protecting Workers In One Of The Most Dangerous Jobs
May 13, 2025 • 4 min. readThe first study of its kind identifies the biomechanics of forestry work and workers’ perceptions of this emerging technology.
Texas A&M’s aerospace medicine program is pioneering research and education that supports the health of astronauts during long-duration spaceflight.
Texas A&M-Led Study Suggests Former Inmates Struggle To Access Medical Care — Even When It’s Nearly Free
March 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
March 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.
What to know about the allergy-inducing pollen.