
School of Public Health
Results of a recent study indicate optimism in older adults can help decrease the negative effects physical limitations may have on life satisfaction.
Measuring Nature’s Effects On Physical And Mental Health
Apr 19, 2022 • 3 min. readScales developed by a Texas A&M professor could inform future interventions for getting adults to spend more time outdoors.
New research shows distinct bacteria and metabolomes in the gut are associated with personality traits.
Early In The COVID-19 Pandemic, Many Adults Chose To Delay Or Forego Medical Care
Mar 14, 2022 • 4 min. readTexas A&M researchers found one-third of survey respondents ages 18-64 put off medical care in late 2020.
Air Pollution Can Harm Pregnancy By Affecting Gene Expression In The Placenta
Mar 10, 2022 • 3 min. readTiny particles in air pollution affect important lipid transport genes in the placenta, showing how exposure may cause conditions like preeclampsia and low birth weight.
Non-Athlete College Students May Be Less Likely To Contract COVID-19 Than Young Adults In The General Population
Feb 21, 2022 • 3 min. readTexas A&M School of Public Health researchers co-authored a recent commentary that extends on previous research about COVID-19 and college athletics.
Women, Older Adults With College Degrees More Likely To Feel Isolated During Pandemic
Feb 21, 2022 • 4 min. readThe findings of a new study suggest a need for initiatives to mitigate the effects of social isolation on vulnerable populations.
The Air Quality In Your Home May Be Worse Than In Your Office Building
Feb 1, 2022 • 3 min. readResults of a recent study highlight the importance of improving air quality in homes for employees who continue to work remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Repeated Exposure To Major Disasters Has Long-Term Mental Health Impacts
Jan 13, 2022 • 3 min. readA Texas A&M study found Houston residents who experienced two or more hazardous events in the past five years had a reduction in mental health scores.
Study: COVID-19 Hospitalization Costs, Outcomes In 2020 Improved Over Time
Jan 3, 2022 • 2 min. readThe first comprehensive analysis of its kind examines hospital inpatient costs and length of stay.