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Beat The Summer Heat

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension experts give tips on avoiding heat stress, exhaustion and heatstroke.

May 23, 2022
Health & Environment

The Positive Effects Of Gardening On Mental Health

Experts say working with plants offers a host of psychological and social benefits.

May 18, 2022
Health & Environment

Formula Shortage: Experts Caution Against Homemade Alternatives

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension professionals recommend parents seek the advice of a pediatrician.

May 17, 2022
Health & Environment

How To Choose A Toothbrush And When To Throw It Out

A professor of dental hygiene answers common questions about the basic but mighty oral health tool.

May 17, 2022
Health & Environment

Texas Crawfish Acres Expand, Weights Low Due To Cool Weather

While the state is still far behind Louisiana in crawfish production, Texas holds a strong No. 2 spot, with around 9,500 total crawfish acres.

May 16, 2022
Health & Environment

Self-Deleting Genes Could Control Mosquitoes And Prevent Vector-Borne Diseases

Texas A&M AgriLife scientists are testing genetic modification technology with safeguards in mind.

May 11, 2022
Health & Environment

Preliminary Agriculture Losses From Texas Wildfires Total $23.1 Million

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension economists' tally includes fence damage, lost grazing value and livestock deaths.

May 11, 2022
Health & Environment

Remote Work Doesn’t Negatively Affect Productivity, Study Suggests

A Texas A&M analysis on the effects of workplace displacement during Hurricane Harvey provides important insights into employee performance while working remotely.

May 6, 2022
Health & Environment

Scientists Find Gaps In Global River And Stream Monitoring

New research co-authored by a Texas A&M scientist analyzed placement of stream gauges that inform important global water datasets.

April 29, 2022
Health & Environment

Wireless Device To Provide New Options For Colorectal Cancer Treatment

A Texas A&M team is developing an intracavity device that will allow doctors to eliminate leftover cancer cells during surgery, reducing the need for additional treatments such as chemotherapy.

April 25, 2022