Life & Health

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May 20, 2022

Beating the summer heat

AgriLife Extension experts give tips on avoiding heat stress, exhaustion, heatstroke

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May 18, 2022

New AgriLife Extension programs to address direct beef sales

Programs June 20 in Amarillo, Aug. 26 in Brenham tackle legal, economic issues

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May 16, 2022

Texas A&M AgriLife experts recommend pediatric advice on infant formula

Caution against making homemade formula

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May 5, 2022

Creating a pipeline for public health entomologists

New curriculum, certificates support Center for Excellence for Vector-Borne Diseases

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May 4, 2022

Aging your way

AgriLife Extension programs help older Americans stay healthier, more involved

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April 27, 2022

Self-eliminating genes tested on mosquitoes

Temporary transgenes may reduce risks associated with invasive genetic elements

April 25, 2022

The positive effects of gardening on mental health

Experts explain the many psychological benefits of plants and gardening

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April 20, 2022

Nutrition bingo a winner for seniors

AgriLife Extension program brings fun to senior nutrition education

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April 18, 2022

Texas Master Naturalists volunteer above and beyond

Program’s popularity, volunteer opportunities skyrocketing

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April 14, 2022

Start looking out for stinging caterpillar

Texas A&M AgriLife experts warn contact can cause rash, painful reaction

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April 7, 2022

Texas A&M center assessing security risks from pandemic and beyond

Research, programs address global supply chain, disinformation, biological threats, more

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April 4, 2022

AgriLife Extension leads frontline outreach against mosquitoes, ticks

Western Gulf Center for Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases building, training vector control network

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March 31, 2022

Balancing budgeting and healthy eating

AgriLife Extension experts offer insights behind consumer food choices

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March 31, 2022

AgriLife Extension initiative stepping up to address pedestrian safety

Brazos Valley Injury Prevention Coalition helping Texans ‘stay on their toes’ on, near roadways

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March 29, 2022

AgriLife Extension teams assisting with Texas tornadoes, wildfires

Disaster teams and agents assist with emergency response, assessment, recovery

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March 25, 2022

First gift to propel Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture

G.R. White Trust pledge to create professorship of precision nutrition

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March 21, 2022

Sears named new Better Living for Texans regional program manager

AgriLife Extension’s program helps low-income residents access food, nutrition education

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March 21, 2022

Texas A&M AgriLife researchers study Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer

‘Thicketization’ likely inhibiting water flow into aquifer

A brown tick in the white fur of a dog.
March 18, 2022

Warming temperatures bring springtime parasites to pets

Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory reminds pet owners to stay alert

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March 14, 2022

Programs teach gardening, nutrition to people of all ages

AgriLife Extension begins 12-week gardening programs in Bexar County