School of Public Health
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.
What You Need To Know Following The First US Death From Lassa Fever
Oct 30, 2024 • 5 min. readA Texas A&M University expert in tropical diseases explains the virus, transmission risks and why Americans need not panic.
Texas A&M’s Southwest Rural Health Research Center Secures $2.8 Million To Improve Health In Rural America
Oct 4, 2024 • 3 min. readThe four-year agreement funds research to shape national policy, while fostering future leaders in 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?
Jul 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.