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Does The United States Need A Change In Health Care Strategy?
Nov 7, 2016 • 7 min. readDespite the fact that the United States spends more than most other developed countries on health care, we’re still lagging behind in terms of life expectancy.
Alcoholism Research: A Virus Could Manipulate Neurons To Reduce The Desire To Drink
Oct 26, 2016 • 5 min. readChronic heavy alcohol drinking can lead to a problem that we scientists call alcohol use disorder, which most people call alcohol abuse or alcoholism.
Dispelling The Myths And Misconceptions Of ADHD.
Dr. Byington Appointed To Lead Texas A&M Health Efforts
Sep 29, 2016 • 5 min. readThe Texas A&M University System Board of Regents has approved the appointment of Carrie L. Byington, MD, to lead health education related efforts as Vice Chancellor for Health Services, Dean of the College of Medicine and Senior Vice President for the Health Science Center at Texas A&M University.
According to research at Texas A&M, it turns out the nicotine itself—when given independently from tobacco—could help protect the brain as it ages.
Low concentration of fish oil in the blood and lack of physical activity may contribute to the high levels of depressed mood among soldiers returning from combat.
Ditch the freshman 15 this school year and embrace the ‘freshman five’.
“Sit less, move more.”
Your favorite sour citrus can do your body some serious good.
Contrary To An Earlier Study, HSC Researchers Confirm Exercise Is Good For Your Brain
Aug 3, 2016 • 4 min. readResearch has found that exercise causes more new neurons to be formed in a critical brain region, and contrary to an earlier study, these new neurons do not cause the individual to forget old memories.