Life & Health

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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

A windmill and water tank stand bathed in the golden evening light in a rural scene
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

July 25, 2024

AgriLife Research involved in greater electron beam education and adoption

AgriLife Research collaborations educate on benefit of alternative technology development and commercialization

July 24, 2024

AgriLife Extension adds honey bee specialist in Overton

Slater’s 18 years of experience meets industry request to improve Texas beekeeping programs

A woman is serving food at an event.
July 22, 2024

Professional food manager course set for Aug. 19 and 20 in Lubbock

Training prepares participants for certification exam

A dish is being scooped up by a spatula during a cooking class.
July 22, 2024

International dish cooking series set for Aug. 7-28 in La Marque

Program features dishes from Poland, India, Mexico and the Philippines

A person is walking with a platter of food during a banquet.
July 18, 2024

Professional food manager certification training set for Aug. 5, Aug. 12 in Waco

Program covers food safety, operation management 

July 17, 2024

Autism care topic of July 31 OneOp webinar

Program basics, updates among discussion items

July 17, 2024

Expert tips to prevent child deaths in hot cars

As temperatures rise, risk of heatstroke and death increase for children left in vehicles