
public health
New Statewide Collaboration Aims To Get Texans Outdoors For Their Health’s Sake
Jun 23, 2023 • 4 min. readThe Center for Health and Nature studies the wide-ranging health benefits of spending time in nature and is encouraging Texans to get outdoors.
How Can We Learn From COVID To Prepare For What’s Next?
Jun 16, 2023 • 8 min. readPeter Hotez says it’s time to start looking beyond the current pandemic and pushing back against misinformation that cost thousands of lives.
Could Online Gaming Social Networks Have A Positive Impact On Mental Health?
May 17, 2023 • 4 min. readResearchers from Texas A&M’s School of Public Health analyzed communications and social support on an online gaming site.
A Ph.D. student at Texas A&M’s School of Public Health used her own experience to help students who are parents transition to college life.
Southwest Rural Health Research Center Identifies Key Health Challenges Of Rural America
May 8, 2023 • 4 min. readMental health, substance use disorders, access to quality health care and economic stability top the list of concerns of rural health stakeholders.
Exposure To Air Pollution During Pregnancy Increases Risk For Flu
Apr 19, 2023 • 3 min. readA School of Public Health study shows exposure to ultrafine particles during pregnancy enhances the risk for respiratory viral infection.
How State Laws Affect Health Information Sharing Practices
Mar 21, 2023 • 4 min. readState policies improving data protection are especially important for increasing adoption of health IT and health information exchanges.
Texas A&M, Carnegie Mellon Researchers Confirm EPA’s Finding On Air Quality In East Palestine
Mar 6, 2023 • 4 min. readResearchers testing air pollution from the Ohio train derailment identified future needs for continued sampling.
Turning 50? Here Are 4 Things You Can Do To Improve Your Health And Well-Being
Feb 17, 2023 • 6 min. readTexas A&M public health professor Jay Maddock says staying happy and healthy during this phase of your life goes well beyond just eating right and staying active.
Aggie outreach is explored from farming to disability resources. Plus, why hundreds of thousands of plant specimens are stored on campus.