Texas A&M University Health Science Center

02/14/2026

We've GUT to say Happy Valentine’s Day! 💟 We're loving these health-inspired puns. Check out this year’s cards and share your favorites with the ones who make your heart skip a beat! 🫀

02/11/2026

How often do you floss? 🦷 According to an expert from Texas A&M College of Dentistry, it turns out, keeping up with oral hygiene isn’t just good for your teeth and gums—it may also lower your risk for heart disease. As we celebrate both American Heart Month and Gum Disease Prevention Month this February, prioritize your dental care and protect your heart by caring for your smile!

FacebookTweet When it comes to heart health, the mouth is often overlooked. But growing evidence suggests that oral health—particularly gum health—may play an important role in cardiovascular disease risk. Periodontitis, or severe gum infection, is a known heart disease risk factor that can be p...

02/04/2026

Turns out, a familiar gene has more than one job. 🧬

Texas A&M Health researchers discovered a previously unknown RNA molecule that helps maintain the structure of the nucleolus—an essential part of the cell—and may influence survival in certain blood cancers. The findings, published in PNAS, open new possibilities for understanding cancer biology and future therapies.

Read more about this promising discovery from TAMU Medicine 🔗

FacebookTweet In a recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), researchers at the Texas A&M University Health Science Center (Texas A&M Health) identify a novel RNA molecule that plays a crucial role in preserving the integrity of a key cellular structure, n...

02/02/2026

Are those step goals and sleep scores making a real difference or just buzzing for your attention? ⌚️👟

Wearable tech can make reaching health goals feel like a game and boost motivation. They can also help clinicians see long-term trends that enable more targeted testing in the clinic.

The potential drawbacks? Risk for data overload to wearers and imperfect algorithms. Dr. Mark Benden from Texas A&M School of Public Health unpacks the facts about what these devices do and why mindful use matters:

FacebookTweet Over the past two decades, advances in technology have made smartphones nearly universal. But personal tech goes beyond phones. A 2023 study found that nearly one in three Americans now uses a wearable smart device—like a watch or fitness band—alongside their smartphone to monitor ...

01/30/2026

A multidisciplinary research team led by the Texas A&M School of Public Health has made a potentially game-changing discovery in the study of motor neuron diseases like ALS.

By identifying a specific animal model that responds to viral infection in a way that closely resembles ALS in humans, researchers have confirmed a long-standing theory: A virus may trigger permanent neurological damage long after the infection itself has cleared.

This new model could help scientists identify early biomarkers for ALS and speed the development of treatments—especially for sporadic ALS, which is not inherited and makes up the majority of cases.

Read more about the study and what it could mean for the future of ALS research:

Discovery promises breakthroughs in understanding the development of motor neuron diseases like amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.

01/28/2026

Whoop!

Texas A&M University is ranked No. 11 nationally and No. 1 in Texas for overall online bachelor’s degrees in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs rankings. The College of Nursing’s RN-to-BSN program is the only online bachelor's degree program at the university.

Designed for working nurses, the fully online RN-to-BSN can be completed in as little as 12–15 months with practicum experiences in students’ own communities.

🔗 For more information about the ranking: https://vitalrecord.tamu.edu/college-of-nursing-online-programs-among-best-in-nation-and-texas/

01/28/2026

A cup of coffee won't cure cancer, but researchers from Texas A&M Health are exploring whether caffeine could help control some of medicine’s most powerful treatments. ☕️🔬

A team at the Institute of Biosciences and Technology is pairing caffeine with the gene-editing technology, CRISPR, to control gene expression, which could be used to fight diseases like cancer and diabetes. Their chemogenetic method allows for safe, reversible and targeted therapy—using a common, easily accessible ingredient.

See how caffeine becomes a genetic switch:

By combining caffeine with the use of CRISPR, scientists are unlocking new treatments for long term diseases using chemogenetics.

01/23/2026

Yesterday was a big day for McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley!

With the opening of the Nursing Education and Research Building at the Texas A&M Higher Education Center at McAllen, local students now have a new place to learn, train and prepare for careers in health care—right here at home.

Built through collaboration with community and university partners, the facility supports nursing education, veterinary medicine and research focused on the health of people and animals across South Texas. Learn more: tx.ag/NERB

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The Texas A&M Nursing Education and Research Building (NERB) opened in the Rio Grande Valley on Jan. 22, 2026 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

01/12/2026

Pharmacists do far more than dispense medications—they help prevent drug interactions, support chronic disease management and guide patients through complex care decisions every day.

We’re grateful for the pharmacists whose work strengthens the health of our communities. Happy National Pharmacists Day! 💙

💭 Did you know? Pharmacists have invented some of today’s most popular sodas, created the heat scale used for chili peppers, influenced rock music and founded global health care companies. Watch to learn more interesting facts about pharmacists!

Texas A&M College of Pharmacy

12/23/2025

We're wishing all of you a warm and joyful holiday season! ✨ May your days be merry, restful and spent doing what you love most. We'll see you in the new year!

12/19/2025

The agricultural industry carries immense pressure—often without easy access to mental health care. Distance, workforce shortages and stigma can make getting help even harder for rural Texans.

Through FarmHope, our Telehealth Institute and the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are helping bridge that gap by offering free, confidential telehealth counseling and stress management support for agricultural producers and their families.

Learn more:

Initiative by Texas A&M Health and AgriLife Extension helps farmers and ranchers confront stigma, barriers to care and stress

12/17/2025

When disaster strikes, Aggie health professionals are prepared to save lives.

At Texas A&M Health, one way our purpose comes to life is through Disaster Day, the nation’s largest student-led emergency response simulation.

Each year, hundreds of students, faculty, first responders and volunteers train side by side to prepare for mass-casualty events—strengthening coordination, leadership and real-world readiness when it matters most.

It’s one way we serve our communities, support our first responders and help build a safer future for Texas and beyond. Read more:

From helping communities recover from disasters to saving the lives of those in need, Texas A&M is stepping up and showing what selfless service really means.