
School of Public Health
Research Reveals Ways To Keep Emergency Responders Safe In Future Pandemics
Mar 11, 2025 • 4 min. readFindings show significant links between airport-based first responders’ perceptions of COVID-19 and their experiences with it.
Arsenic Exposure Linked To Increased Risk Of Kidney Disease
Mar 3, 2025 • 4 min. readTexas A&M researchers find a strong association between urinary arsenic levels and key indicators of kidney damage.
Researchers Develop Training Program To Educate Nail Salon Workers About Chemical Exposure
Feb 25, 2025 • 5 min. readThe free online module — available in both English and Vietnamese — aims to help workers understand and mitigate exposure risks.
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.
Virtual Reality Meditation Can Alleviate Depression And Anxiety Symptoms
Jan 28, 2025 • 3 min. readA new study from Texas A&M University finds immersive VR therapy can also increase control of emotions such as anger and sadness.
Can Online Games Help Solve The Male Loneliness Epidemic?
Jan 13, 2025 • 5 min. readA Texas A&M researcher says these digital spaces may allow growing numbers of isolated men to form healthy bonds through shared competition and achievement.
Public Health And Architecture Professors Discuss Impact Of Natural Disasters On Incarcerated People
Dec 6, 2024 • 6 min. readIncarcerated people can’t protect themselves from a hurricane or wildfire, and researchers say jails and prisons often fail to protect them.
Study: Even Low Levels Of Arsenic In Drinking Water Raise Kidney Cancer Risk
Dec 2, 2024 • 3 min. readNew study shows that current arsenic regulations might be insufficient to protect public health.
Scented candles can contribute to indoor pollution, but an asthma specialist gives some advice for equally festive alternatives.
Soil Sampling In Houston’s Greater Fifth Ward Reveals Toxic Levels Of Lead In Yards, Play Areas
Nov 5, 2024 • 4 min. readA study that involved neighborhood partners could aid creation of future environmental protection programs.