Life & Health

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July 17, 2026

AgriLife Extension leadership program graduates 24 Cohort XIX participants

Two-year academy culminates in international study and commencement ceremony

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July 16, 2026

Tuberculosis drug discovery gets smarter with AI at Texas A&M AgriLife

New tools help researchers move faster against a global disease

AgriLife Extension Service Superior Service Awards
July 16, 2026

AgriLife Extension presents Superior Service Awards honors employees

Awards recognize exemplary service and programming of statewide faculty and staff

A nursng student talks to a young woman sitting on an examination table.
July 13, 2026

Researchers push for polycystic ovary syndrome to get a new name

Global consensus effort to redefine condition to better reflect its hormonal impact

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July 10, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife institute announces joint Harvesting Health initiative

Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture, Methodist Mansfield pioneer maternal nutrition study

A person pours a glass of wine in an outdoor setting. There are books and a microphone on a table in front of the person.
July 8, 2026

5 wine myths debunked by a Texas A&M wine scientist

Expert explains common misconceptions about sugar, sulfites, tannins and sparkling wine

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July 6, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife Research institute launches maternal nutrition study

Harvesting Health initiative to advance nutrition and wellness for Texas moms and babies

Hyunrae Kim, wearing taupe jacket, accepts tourism research award at 2026 Travel and Tourism Research Association conference.
July 3, 2026

Texas A&M doctoral student earns prestigious tourism research award

Hyunrae Kim to use Slattery Award to research impact of tourist destination residents’ perceptions

Babak Taheri stands in the middle of the Digital Transformation Lab
June 29, 2026

Inside the lab shaping hospitality’s technology-driven future

Use of artificial intelligence, biometrics and virtual simulations help reimagine hospitality services

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June 29, 2026

Texans encouraged to celebrate Independence Day safely 

Prioritize safety to reduce risks of fireworks and grilling

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June 26, 2026

AgriLife Extension adds 20 new county agents, program specialists across Texas

Personnel provide county-level agriculture, horticulture, youth, family and community health programming

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June 25, 2026

AgriLife Extension hosts Brewed and Branded Series this July in Harris County 

Three-part workshop explores Texas coffee, leatherworking and barbecue traditions 

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June 24, 2026

New insight into how cells manage copper could guide treatments

Texas A&M AgriLife Research sheds light on an old mystery

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June 17, 2026

Rangel, Nayga and Wingenbach among Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award winners

Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences celebrates three faculty who earn award

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June 13, 2026

Gov. Abbott launches free New World screwworm inspector training

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service course will help keep Texas livestock moving

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June 9, 2026

Texas 4-H Roundup 2026 showcases the next generation of Texas leaders

Nation’s largest 4-H event unites thousands of youth at Texas A&M for competition, leadership and STEM

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June 8, 2026

Dietary Approaches to Support Brain Health in Aging webinar set for June 25 

Free OneOp session explores dietary patterns that may slow cognitive decline in those with Alzheimer's and related dementias

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June 5, 2026

Lauren O’Connor recognized as emerging leader in nutrition sciences

Evidence Center scientist awarded by national institute

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June 4, 2026

The Gardens at Texas A&M University turns eight with Summer Celebration

Free, family-friendly event on June 13 offers educational activities and landscape inspiration

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June 3, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife responds after New World screwworm found in Texas

Experts emphasize prevention, early detection and reporting protocols as Texas enters heightened awareness