
human health
Why muscle health should be a bigger part of clinical nutrition
Oct. 7, 2026 • 4 min. readExperts call for greater attention to muscle health across aging, illness and weight loss.
Study finds creatine’s benefits extend beyond the gym
Sep. 18, 2026 • 4 min. readNew research suggests creatine may help aging adults maintain lean tissue and strength — even without structured exercise.
Dissolvable, microscopic needles light the way for cancer treatments
Sep. 18, 2026 • 7 min. readTiny, biodegradable needles deliver therapeutic drugs and redistribute light beneath the skin, offering a painless, scar-free alternative to invasive surgery.
Food keeps time, too — and your liver is listening for the dinner bell
Sep. 2, 2026 • 8 min. readScientists discover how meal timing programs the liver’s daily rhythms and what it could mean for shift work, jet lag and intermittent fasting.
Could the way you walk reveal Alzheimer’s years before symptoms begin?
Aug. 19, 2026 • 3 min. readResearchers are investigating whether subtle changes in gait correspond with the earliest biological signs of the disease.
Portable eye exam equipment aims to reduce barriers in rural healthcare
Aug. 10, 2026 • 3 min. readTexas A&M graduates are developing a headset-style eye exam device designed to bring eye care to more patients.
AI-powered tool aims to aid communication for people with autism and dementia
July 22, 2026 • 4 min. readResearchers are developing an AI-driven platform that learns each person's unique behaviors and communication styles to enable more personalized interventions for children with autism and people living with dementia.
Scientists tame seizures and heal injured brains with gut chemical
July 15, 2026 • 8 min. readA natural therapy heals brains after traumatic injury, making seizures both harder to trigger and rarer, while pointing to a future that could cure epilepsy.
Most men become infertile after spinal cord injury. Researchers are trying to find out why
July 13, 2026 • 4 min. readA Texas A&M University study is exploring a common but little understood complication that can affect quality of life for men living with spinal cord injuries.
Why protein needs aren’t one size fits all — and what that means for your diet
May 13, 2026 • 3 min. readTexas A&M research shows individual protein needs vary widely, challenging the idea of a single daily target.