
public health
Researchers Working To Reduce Risk Of Suicide In Gulf Coast States
Sep. 25, 2024 • 4 min. readSuicide is a leading cause of death across the five U.S. states along the Gulf Coast — Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.
Games, Puzzles And Reading Can Slow Cognitive Decline In The Elderly — Even In Those With Mild Cognitive Impairment
Sep. 10, 2024 • 3 min. readA researcher at the Texas A&M School of Public Health recommends engaging in these activities at least three to four times a week.
State Insulin Price Cap Law Cuts Out-Of-Pocket Costs By 40%, Study Finds
Sep. 6, 2024 • 3 min. readResearch shows children, young adults and rural patients have benefitted the most from a 2019 Colorado law that caps insulin prices.
A ‘Miracle Of Science And Love’ Gives Dialysis Patient A New Lease On Life
Aug. 21, 2024 • 2 min. readA School of Public Health staff member donates a kidney to a beloved friend, promoting awareness of a state law regarding organ donation.
Study Finds Americans Want Pandemic-Era Ease Of Applying For Medicaid
Aug. 20, 2024 • 3 min. readThe end of the COVID-19 pandemic ended Medicaid access for millions and researchers are finding bipartisan support for easing the enrollment burden.
Professor Named To Committee On Rural Health By US Secretary Of Health And Human Services
Aug. 1, 2024 • 2 min. readDr. Alva O. Ferdinand is a nationally recognized rural health expert whose research has impacted federal policies for more than two decades.
Does The Type Of Workstation You Use Make A Difference In Your Health And Productivity?
July 24, 2024 • 4 min. readNew research finds that alternate workstation options, such as standing and sit-stand desks, can be a win-win solution for both employees and employers.
Texas A&M-McAllen Students Lead Mental Health-Focused Events In Rio Grande Valley Colonias
April 19, 2024 • 5 min. readPublic Health students at the Higher Education Center at McAllen hosted a mental health awareness fair and community cleanup.
A Texas A&M scientist has collaborated on a new report that warns of its potential return and urges heightened preparedness.
Freestanding Emergency Departments Are Popular, But Do They Function As Intended?
April 11, 2024 • 3 min. readSchool of Public Health study is the first of its kind to compare characteristics of visits among all emergency department types