Texas A&M University Health Science Center

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.

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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.

12/15/2025

The streets shimmer with lights, pies are baking and homes smell like joy. But could some of those cozy scents be impacting your health?

Dr. Genny Carrillo, a professor at the Texas A&M School of Public Health, has spent years studying asthma and indoor air pollutants. She says candles and other seasonal fragrances can contribute to indoor pollution—something worth paying attention to since we spend about 90% of our time indoors.

At the link, Dr. Carrillo explains what’s behind the issue and offers alternative ways to enjoy festive scents this holiday season:

Scented candles can contribute to indoor pollution, but an asthma specialist gives some advice for equally festive alternatives.

12/09/2025

Clinicians have long observed that people with a history of traumatic brain injury (TBI) are more likely to develop alcohol use disorders—but the “why” has remained unclear.

Now, Texas A&M Health researchers have uncovered a key piece of the puzzle: TBI triggers neuroinflammation that disrupts the brain’s cholinergic system, which supports cognition, motivation and impulse control. This inflammation-driven shift increases alcohol use and impairs cognitive function.

Learn more about this breakthrough from TAMU Medicine that could shape future treatments:

Texas A&M Health researchers identify how neuroinflammation drives alcohol craving and cognitive decline during traumatic brain injury.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from our Aggie family to yours! 🦃

For many, this season brings gratitude and joy. For others, it can feel heavy—and that’s okay. Experts from Texas A&M University Health Services and the Texas A&M Health Telehealth Institute remind us that small, simple acts of gratitude can still spark moments of joy, even on difficult days. 🍂✨

Looking for ways to lift your spirits? Watch below for their top five tips to navigate holiday sadness, and read the full article for more practical ways to nurture your well-being this season. tx.ag/thnx

11/24/2025

Chronic pain is a daily reality for millions of Americans. Nearly one in four adults experienced chronic pain in 2023—and existing treatments are not always effective.

Scientists at Texas A&M Health are investigating a new angle: the brain’s own housekeeping system, known as autophagy. Researchers in the lab of Shashank M. Dravid, PhD, at TAMU Medicine are studying how this cellular cleanup process may be tied to chronic pain. Their long-term goal is to develop a targeted, non-opioid therapy that could change the future of pain management.

Texas A&M Health scientists uncover a new target for chronic pain relief by focusing on the body’s cellular ‘recycling’ system.

11/20/2025

Happy National Rural Health Day! 🎉

While only 17% of Texans live in rural areas, nearly 4 million people and over half of Texas counties depend on rural medicine for basic and lifesaving care. Yet, rural communities face a critical shortage of nearly all forms of health care.

Our colleges, schools, centers and institutes across Texas A&M Health are committed to addressing this gap. Today, we're highlighting our ongoing efforts to strengthen rural health across Texas. Our goal is simple: fair health care access for all Texans, because it’s what everyone deserves.

Read below each photo for more details on how we serve rural health across disciplines throughout the state!

11/18/2025

We remember them. Here.

This morning at 2:42 a.m., Aggies met at the Bonfire Memorial to remember the twelve we lost 26 years ago.

11/13/2025

Researchers at Texas A&M Health uncovered cancer’s secret hubs inside the cells of a rare and aggressive kidney cancer. Then they took it a step further—engineering a nanobody-based tool that halted tumor growth in the lab. This breakthrough could pave a new path toward treating one of the toughest childhood cancers.

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When RNA gets hijacked, an aggressive form of kidney cancer grows—and scientists at Texas A&M Health have finally learned how to make it stop.

11/12/2025

When it comes to your health, your voice matters.

At 26, Savannah Kaspar ’19, ’21, trusted her instincts when something felt wrong—and that decision saved her life.

Now in remission from colon cancer, the former Texas A&M School of Public Health student is sharing why it’s so important to speak up, ask questions and advocate for your health.

Kim Belcik, who teaches about patient advocacy at the Texas A&M College of Nursing, offers practical tips on how patients and families can ask the right questions, voice concerns and make confident decisions about their health.

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Experts share how patients and families can ask questions, share concerns and make informed decisions in today’s health care system.