Life & Health

Learn about the innovations and impact our experts are making at the intersection of nutrition, human health and agriculture.

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October 2, 2024

New nutrition specialist brings expertise to Far West Texas

Rogus joins Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in El Paso

September 26, 2024

Can we ‘recharge’ our cells?

Texas A&M researchers use nanotechnology to recharge the "powerhouse of the cell" in fight against disease and aging.

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September 26, 2024

Student opportunities abound in food science

Heather Struchen ’12 turns technical expertise into national account manager sales career

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September 25, 2024

How to brew the perfect cup of coffee

Make a cup of coffee that feels as good as it tastes

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September 19, 2024

New agents fill AgriLife Extension positions across the state

Agency personnel provide educational programming, outreach in their respective communities

September 17, 2024

Do Well Be Well with Diabetes series set for Wednesdays in October

Participants will learn skills needed to understand and manage their diabetes

September 13, 2024

Food preservation workshop slated for Sept. 28 in Waco

Class will teach how to prepare and can food in water bath and pressure canners

September 11, 2024

From carrots to cutting-edge research: Stephen Talcott’s journey in food science

Transforming food quality and innovation from campus labs to global brands

September 10, 2024

Back-to-school traffic safety tips

AgriLife Extension expert offers tips for school zone, bus, pedestrian safety

September 9, 2024

Private water well screenings set for Port Lavaca and Bay City Sept. 23-24 

Samples will be screened for contaminants and salinity

August 29, 2024

Top tips for student mental health when returning to school  

AgriLife Extension experts discuss essential strategies adults can use to help youth be emotionally resilient

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August 23, 2024

South Plains private water well screenings set for Sept. 16-20

Samples will be screened for contaminants and salinity

August 12, 2024

New faculty member brings research on aging to Department of Nutrition

Hastings will investigate interventions to increase human ‘health span’

August 8, 2024

Minimize the risk of West Nile virus infection

Stay safe from mosquito-borne disease by preventing bites

Lettuce leaves at a hydroponic farm.
August 2, 2024

Mediterranean diet cooking class set for Aug. 20 in Waco

Participants will learn how to prepare healthy dishes

August 1, 2024

Reduction in folate intake linked to healthier aging in animal models

Lowered dietary folate has the potential to enhance metabolic flexibility 

July 31, 2024

Are you a mosquito magnet? Science says you might be

AgriLife Extension entomologist talks mosquito menu preferences

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July 31, 2024

Medicaid role in military families topic of Aug. 14 OneOp webinar

Event highlights how government program can help military families ensure economic security

July 29, 2024

Fed up with food waste, student works toward solutions

Mahanta studying cold plasma to reduce post-harvest grain loss

July 26, 2024

Vishal Gohil recognized for impactful health and biology research

Scientist earns EDGES Fellowship for work tied to cures and therapies for metabolic disorders