
School of Public Health
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.
Lancet Commission Makes Recommendations For Promoting COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance
Dec 22, 2021 • 3 min. readA new report identifies six strategies for improving the success of U.S. COVID-19 vaccination efforts.
Demand For Public Health Education Creates Need For More Faculty
Dec 6, 2021 • 3 min. readThe Texas A&M School of Public Health is starting a two-year initiative to hire 16 new faculty members and scholars in response to interest created by the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Texas A&M epidemiologist says the new variant carries concerning mutations, but when it comes to infectiousness and severity, only time will tell.