
public health
$8 Million Grant Establishes Multi-Agency Program To Mitigate Vector-Borne Diseases
Nov 8, 2023 • 5 min. readThe VECTOR program will establish and enhance vector control efforts across Texas and Louisiana.
Nail Salon And Other Small Beauty Service Workers Face Significant Daily Health Challenges
Oct 19, 2023 • 5 min. readResearchers say workers are at risk from the chemicals they use, repetitive movements and awkward body posturing.
Researchers Find Association Between Vaping And Asthma Among US Adolescents
Sep 18, 2023 • 3 min. readThe study highlights a need for strategies to tackle the increasing prevalence of e-cigarette use and its adverse health effects.
An associate professor at the School of Public Health says negotiations are promising but will take years to cut drug prices.
‘Pregaming’ Linked To Risky Substance Use Among College Students
Aug 24, 2023 • 5 min. readResearchers investigated the connection between sporting event pregaming, high-risk drinking and other drug use among college students.
Online Gaming Communities Could Provide A Lifeline For Isolated Young Men
Aug 23, 2023 • 3 min. readNew research from the Texas A&M School of Public Health suggests these virtual spaces serve an important role for men seeking social connection and emotional support.
Texas A&M Study Finds Secondhand Smoke May Be Source Of Lead Exposure In Children
Aug 15, 2023 • 3 min. readResearchers say education and mitigation could build on the successes of past lead removal initiatives to further protect kids and adolescents.
Workers Are Less Productive And Make More Typos In The Afternoon – Especially On Fridays
Aug 2, 2023 • 3 min. readAn innovative new study from the Texas A&M School of Public Health offers objective insight on employee behavior and the potential benefits of flexible work arrangements.
Cyclospora: What Is The Parasite Infecting Some Texans, And How Does It Spread?
Jul 11, 2023 • 4 min. readAs cases rise above expected levels in the Houston area, a Texas A&M expert says it’s important to take precautions when dealing with raw produce or enjoying water activities.
With four cases detected in Florida and one in the Lone Star State, public health officials are taking steps to prevent further transmission.