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Why living in a rural area could be considered a health risk

WEBPeople living in rural areas face greater health challenges than their urban counterparts. It seems that simply living some distance from health care providers can …

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Health News from Texas A&M Health Science Center

WEB11:55am-1:00pmPHARM 116; REYN 160 APha Operation OTC Committee Meetings. Apr. 22. 11:55am-1:00pmPHARM 230; REYN 214; PHARM 236 PediAggies Event. Vital …

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Family matters: Common diseases affected by family history

WEBA family history of mental illnesses or mood disorders, such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s and dementia, increases the chance of …

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Reduce your risk of falling in older age

WEBOlder adults can reduce their risk of falling by increasing their strength, mobility and balance through exercise. Every September, Healthy Aging Month urges …

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Improving diabetes outcomes for people living in South Texas

WEBA new study led by the Texas A&M Health Center for Population Health and Aging describes how a Texas A&M diabetes self-management education program has …

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You Asked: Which is more important—sleep, diet or exercise

WEBIt is commonly said that health benefit ratio of diet to exercise is 80-20. However, when sleep was factored in, Earnest said his ratio analysis of the health …

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What’s the difference between pandemic, epidemic and outbreak

WEBSmall, but unusual. By tracking diseases over time and geography, epidemiologists learn to predict how many cases of an illness should normally happen …

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A closer look at how environment influences physical activity

WEBThe built environment and social factors both influence physical activity. A study from the School of Public Health reviews the research done in this area. (Stock …

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School of Public Health Population Informatics Lab faculty …

WEBExperts from the Texas A&M University School of Public Health have been awarded $12.6 million to continue their work as the independent evaluators for the …

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Healthy South Texas tackling diabetes in multiple counties

WEBFor the past eight years, the Healthy South Texas initiative has focused on helping people prevent or manage many chronic diseases, such as diabetes, that are …

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Tips for a healthy prostate

WEBBe more sexually active. Frequent use of the prostate through sexual activity may actually decrease the risk of prostate cancer. “Studies have suggested that …

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Therapy 101: A beginner’s guide to counseling

WEBThese forms of therapy are common and focus on helping patients learn how their thoughts can actually change their feelings and behaviors. Clinical social workers …

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Medical care recovery and resiliency after disaster

WEBThe two measures of interest for the research team were recovery, the amount of time needed for patients whose appointments were canceled by the clinic to …

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SRPH dean appointed board chair of National Hispanic Medical

WEBCiro Sumaya, M.D., M.P.H.T.M., founding dean of the Texas A&M Health Science Center School of Rural Public Health, was appointed the newest Chairman of …

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Texas A&M establishes multidisciplinary Institute for Healthcare …

WEBThe Texas A&M University System Board of Regents has approved the establishment of the Texas A&M University Institute for Healthcare Access, a …

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Your ZIP code matters

WEBA few miles away, a baby born in a different ZIP code has a life expectancy of 80 years. In another example, two large cities in Texas, Austin and San Antonio, are just …

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You Asked: How do diseases affect men and women differently

WEBMen tend to have higher levels of testosterone, and pre-menopausal women tend to have higher levels of progesterone and estrogen, which cycles with …

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How do diseases affect men and women differently

WEBHormonal levels play a major role in disease as well, offering advantages and disadvantages to each sex. Men tend to have higher levels of testosterone, and pre …

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The do’s and don’ts of fasting before routine bloodwork

WEBMcKnight also mentioned the food or drinks you consume the day or night before a blood test does not impact your test results, unlike what you eat or drink the …

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School of Public Health etiquette dinner helps prepare students …

WEBAbout 550 students in the Texas A&M University School of Public Health are expected to graduate next month, and Dee-Anna Green, PhD, helps them understand …

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Raising awareness of suicide

WEBSuicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States, and in 2018, 48,344 Americans died by suicide. Globally, suicide is the second-leading cause of …

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