
Health & Environment
Why muscle health should be a bigger part of clinical nutrition
Oct. 7, 2026 • 4 min. readExperts call for greater attention to muscle health across aging, illness and weight loss.
Research collaboration helps Gulf Coast communities plan for the unpredictable
Sep. 30, 2026 • 4 min. readProjects across the state use storm-surge, population and transportation data to develop real-time strategies for hurricane evacuations.
Researchers advance promising therapy for fatty liver disease
Sep. 29, 2026 • 4 min. readExperimental compound targets key disease pathways in MASH, reducing fat, inflammation and scarring in preclinical models — with hopes for future patient trials.
Researchers crack the code on why some cancer cells survive treatment
Sep. 23, 2026 • 4 min. readA newly discovered cellular stress-protection system may help tumors withstand chemotherapy, pointing to a new strategy for more effective treatments.
How agentic AI is working to fix a broken healthcare system
Sep. 21, 2026 • 5 min. readResearchers are deploying a suite of AI agents not to replace humans, but to relieve administrative burdens and ease patient suffering.
Study finds creatine’s benefits extend beyond the gym
Sep. 18, 2026 • 4 min. readNew research suggests creatine may help aging adults maintain lean tissue and strength — even without structured exercise.
Dissolvable, microscopic needles light the way for cancer treatments
Sep. 18, 2026 • 7 min. readTiny, biodegradable needles deliver therapeutic drugs and redistribute light beneath the skin, offering a painless, scar-free alternative to invasive surgery.
Study reveals surprising cause of immune challenges in people with Down syndrome
Sep. 15, 2026 • 5 min. readResearchers identify an unexpected genetic pathway behind excess hydrogen sulfide — offering fresh insight into infection risk, inflammation and potential new therapies.
AI-powered early dementia-detection tool earns Texas A&M a Fast Company Innovation by Design Award
Sep. 14, 2026 • 4 min. readThe 2026 recognition, for a “digital human” that analyzes speech, expressions and biometrics, shows how the university is creating breakthroughs to improve lives.
Study explores how ketamine reshapes brain activity in older adults
Sep. 11, 2026 • 5 min. readThe findings could help researchers better understand treatment response in depression.