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carrots and tomatoes sitting on a table
December 18, 2024

Do Well Be Well with Diabetes scheduled for Thursdays in January in Waco

Participants gain knowledge to maintain healthy blood glucose level while living an active lifestyle

Three young children around a table that has bowls of fruit in front of them
December 16, 2024

From a personal health journey to public health impact

Racine works to transform nutrition and health with a community-first mindset

December 11, 2024

‘Cedar fever’ season begins in Texas

High concentration of pollen expected in the air

An elderly gentleman talks with a younger woman. He is wearing a red shirt and she is wearing a gray shirt.
December 6, 2024

Ageism and uncovering hidden biases focus of Dec. 19 webinar

Course will explore impact of ageism, provide strategies for recognizing and addressing age-related biases

Closeup of several dishes of vegetables
November 26, 2024

Taste of the Mediterranean class set for Dec. 19 in Waco

Food preparation based on eating traditions from countries bordering Mediterranean Sea

A group of ladies preparing food to be canned. They are all wearing aprons and hair nets
November 21, 2024

Food preservation workshop slated for Dec. 7 in Waco

Class will teach how to prepare food for water bath and pressure canning

A man and a nutrition student sit in a clinical setting
November 7, 2024

Department of Nutrition launches new degree track

New program to prepare students for careers in health and medicine

Two individuals sitting at a table holding coffee cups. The individual on the leaf it wearing a light blue shirt with writing on it and the other is wearing a dark blue shirt.
November 4, 2024

Education that saves lives

How AgriLife Extension empowered Maria Parsell to transform her lifestyle and prevent diabetes

Young woman holding a diabetes blood sugar testing machine
November 1, 2024

Sí, Yo Puedo Controlar Mi Diabetes scheduled in November, December in Waco

Diabetes self-management program will teach participants how to live healthy

A woman wearing a maroon sweatshirt stands next to a horse with a rider on it
October 24, 2024

Equine assisted-services program finds new home at Institute for Equine Sciences

Courtney Cares program serves families in need with healing through horses

A woman stands with a shocked face and hands on her cheeks in front of a blue background
October 23, 2024

How fear fuels fight or flight

Biochemistry expert unmasks the science behind the fear response

Adults and youth outdoors playing games and walking through The Gardens at Texas A&M
October 10, 2024

AgriLife Extension involved in statewide effort to get Texans moving

Agency's Family and Community Health unit will lead project to promote active living within communities

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.

Texas A&M AgriLife
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

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

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