
School of Public Health
Researchers advance personalized puzzle system to support people living with dementia
April 8, 2026 • 2 min. readWith new funding, the team is enhancing the Jigsawdio puzzle for broader use, with a focus on a version compatible with tablets and additional languages.
Texas A&M team develops faster, more accurate test for airborne chemical risk to human lungs
April 6, 2026 • 4 min. readStudy using lab-grown lung cell models finds common pollutants like acrolein and formic acid can damage respiratory barriers.
Digital human could allow for better early dementia detection
March 26, 2026 • 3 min. readResearchers are developing AI that can ask screening questions, while observing facial expressions, to evaluate patients for signs of apathy, an early indicator of dementia.
Nanoplastics become more harmful after being outdoors
March 23, 2026 • 4 min. readFirst-of-its-kind study finds exposure to weather and the environment changes nanoparticles’ shape and surface chemistry over time.
Improving indoor environment reduces asthma attacks in adults, study finds
Feb. 20, 2026 • 3 min. readCombining home upgrades with health education can close care gaps and significantly improve life for adults living with asthma.
An expert gives guidance on what watches, rings and bands can (and can’t) do for your wellness at home and in the clinic.
Texas A&M study suggests link between viral infection and ALS
Jan. 26, 2026 • 4 min. readThe discovery promises breakthroughs in understanding the development of the motor neuron disease.
Stronger together: How social connections and physical activity team up to boost older adults’ health
Jan. 21, 2026 • 5 min. readNew research from Texas A&M reveals that close social networks and staying active are deeply intertwined — offering fresh strategies to fight loneliness and improve well-being.
Smoking-reduction strategies could ease loneliness and social isolation
Jan. 5, 2026 • 4 min. readA comprehensive framework that successfully reduced tobacco use could offer a roadmap for addressing the growing public health crisis of social isolation and loneliness.
Texas A&M study highlights urgent needs of dementia caregivers
Dec. 15, 2025 • 5 min. readA statewide assessment finds priorities for caregivers and organizations as Texas faces a growing aging population.