
School of 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.
Public Health Students Propose Solutions To Mobility Challenges On Texas A&M Campus
Jun 18, 2024 • 7 min. readCapstone project aims to enhance pedestrian, bicycle and scooter safety amid growing use of low-speed vehicles on campus.
Does Exercise In Greenspace Boost The Individual Health Benefits Of Each?
Jun 13, 2024 • 5 min. readA review of the research leads to new insights and strategies that could help Americans become more physically and mentally fit.
Environmental toxicologist explains what to look for when shopping for products used in personal care, cleaning, cooking and gardening.