Health & Environment

  • Using Signal Processing, Machine Learning To Understand Complex Diseases

    By Rachel Rose, Texas A&M University College of Engineering There are certain diseases, such as cancer and Type 1 diabetes, that affect many of us directly. These diseases can not only be difficult to manage, but difficult to reverse, with effects that can be detrimental to a person’s quality…

  • Texas A&M Veterinary Hospital Saves Pregnant Golden Retriever, 13 Puppies

    Tired from surgery, her hospital stay, and having 13 puppies, Bree Ann Rose was happy to return home with Mom, Angela Brenengen (right); Dad, Tim; and Brenengen’s nephew Norman Giles. With the family are Dr. Laurie Torkildsen and fourth-year veterinary student Ali Carriker. By Megan Palsa, Texas A&M University College…

  • How Much Sodium Is Too Much?

    Cape Town, South Africa, chef adding salt to pot of boiling water. (Getty Images) By Dominic Hernandez, Texas A&M University Health Science Center Pop quiz. If you were making a conscious effort to watch your sodium, and you’re stuck grabbing lunch at a fast food restaurant, which should you order:…

  • Texas A&M Veterinarians Perform Rare Procedure To Save Dachshund

    Left to right: Cheryl Chadwick, Dr. Laurie Torkildsen, and Cassie Burghardt discuss Klause’s discharge after a mauling incident had left the dachshund with life-threatening injuries. (Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Science) By Megan Palsa, Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Highlights A…

  • New Research Could Lead To Better Methods To Prevent Health Issues Associated With Diabetes

    Nurse giving blood sugar test to patient in home. (Getty Images)  By Jennifer Reiley, Texas A&M University College of Engineering Three researchers from the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering have received funding to develop a wearable, noninvasive, reliable, inexpensive and proactive device to detect and prevent hypoglycemic events in diabetic…

  • Juul: Why A Trendy E-Cig Is Causing A Social – And Public Health – Commotion

    A man and a woman holding a Juul device. (Vaping360.com) By Amy Lauren Fairchild, Texas A&M University Health Science Center, for The Conversation The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has launched a campaign to discourage e-cigarette vaping. While it targeted all e-cigarette vaping, the campaign makes a powerful visual…

  • Become Stronger To Live Longer

    It is important for older adults to continue exercise to maintain muscle mass and appetite. (iStock) By Heather Gillin, Texas A&M University College of Education & Human Development As summer approaches, older adults may shy away from physical activity due to rising temperatures. However, Dr. Nicolaas Deutz says it is…

  • Study: Delivering Medicine And Test Kits Via Drone Could Reduce Costs, Improve Care For Rural Patients

    Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Quadcopter Drone Carrying First Aid Package In The Air. Rae Lynn Mitchell, Texas A&M University School of Public Health Chronic diseases like arthritis, diabetes and heart disease are a persistent concern, with more than 100 million Americans having one or more chronic condition. In addition to…

  • Texas Sea Grant Awards Almost $44,000 To Grad Students For Research Projects

    By Texas Sea Grant Communications The Texas Sea Grant College Program at Texas A&M University has awarded $43,961 to 23 graduate students for various research projects at three Texas A&M University System institutions. The funds are awarded through Texas Sea Grant’s Grants-In-Aid of Graduate Research Program, which provides small…

  • Collaborating To ‘Scale Up’ Stem Cell Technology

    Biomedical researchers Carl Gregory (left) and Roland Kaunas (right) in the medical and engineering fields are coming together to move a bone-healing technology forward. (Texas A&M University Health Science Center) By Christina Sumners, Texas A&M University Health Science Center When biomedical researchers have a technology they believe can help patients, they…