Nutrition

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August 6, 2026

Rosemary Walzem to retire after 27 years bridging poultry science and heart health

Texas A&M nutritional biochemist’s work reshaped understanding of cardiovascular disease

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July 29, 2026

Creating a Network for Military Nutrition Readiness webinar set for Aug. 12

Free OneOp session educates on nutrition readiness and networking for military families

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July 22, 2026

In the game: New sports nutrition certificate prepares future dietitians

Popular new program proves a hit with Texas A&M nutrition students

A woman with light brown hair and glasses stands in a grocery store aisle reading the nutrition label on a canned good.
July 21, 2026

Shop smarter with healthy grocery shopping tips

Texas A&M AgriLife expert shares how to set nutrition goals, read labels, make healthier choices

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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

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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

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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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May 11, 2026

What is ghrelin? Rethinking the body’s ‘hunger hormone’

How an AgriLife Research scientist uncovered ghrelin’s unexpected roles in aging and brain health

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April 30, 2026

The anatomy courses one future doctor wishes she’d had

Nutrition graduate teaches courses made for medical school, health careers

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April 28, 2026

Is coffee good for you? Texas A&M researchers provide new insight

Recent paper examines health benefits, reveals much left to explore on coffee’s human health impact 

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March 20, 2026

Evaluating the science behind nutrition

Evidence Center director touts multidisciplinary focus for new discoveries at national food policy conference

Nutrition students gather around a digital anatomy table.
March 9, 2026

Texas A&M advances nutrition education for future nurses

New Nutrition-to-Nursing pathway prepares nurses with foundation in nutrition

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February 18, 2026

Sensory science researcher unlocks what drives perceived flavors

Pellegrino joins the Department of Animal Science to study flavor, behavior and consumer decision-making

Sydney Heck in a garden.
February 2, 2026

From nutrition student to women’s health, a winding path finds purpose

A science-based nutrition foundation and a willingness to pivot shaped Sydney Heck’s '21 path to maternal newborn nursing

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January 21, 2026

Nutrition accommodations for students focus of Feb. 4 webinar

Catharine “Cathy” Ross, Ph.D., with Modern Nutrition in Health and Disease textbook on the table in front of her.
August 21, 2025

Ross appointed associate dean for faculty affairs

Ross has provided her expertise in advisory roles for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National Institutes of Health.

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August 8, 2025

AgriLife Extension family and community health agents earn honors

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July 25, 2025

Miller wraps up pioneering career in meat science

Trailblazer’s 37-year career advanced sensory science, research and mentorship

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July 24, 2025

Davis honored with establishment of national nutrition award

American Society for Nutrition recognizes expert for protein nutrition field contributions