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Texas A&M University@TAMU · Jul 15

Texas A&M is helping preserve the legacy of space medicine — one document at a time. Aggies are working to catalog nearly 1,000 pounds of @NASA, VHS tapes and historic spaceflight archives from the late Dr. John Charles under Dr. Jeffery Chancellor’s guidance in the…

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Texas A&M University@TAMU · Jul 16

What if stepping into nature could do more than clear your mind — what if it could heal your body? Dr. Jay Maddock of @TAMU_SPH is featured in a new @REI documentary, produced by the Redford Center, spotlighting groundbreaking research on how time outdoors can reduce stress,…

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Texas A&M Health@TAMUHealth · Jul 21

🤖🧠 AI chatbots like Wysa and Woebot promise mental health support, but how well do they really work—and at what cost? A neuroscientist and @TAMUmedicine PhD candidate explores the science and trade-offs of AI "therapy": tx.ag/AITherapy

TAMUHealth's tweet card. FacebookTweet Recently, I found myself pouring my heart out, not to a human, but to a chatbot named Wysa on my phone. It nodded—virtually—asked me how I was feeling and gently suggested trying...

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Texas A&M Health@TAMUHealth · Jul 14

Two historic rivals. One united mission. Texas A&M Health and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center came together to open a new clinic in Fort Davis, improving access to health care in rural West Texas: tx.ag/BUILDFtDavis

TAMUHealth's tweet image. Two historic rivals. One united mission.
Texas A&amp;M Health and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center came together to open a new clinic in Fort Davis, improving access to health care in rural West Texas: tx.ag/BUILDFtDavis

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Texas A&M Health@TAMUHealth · Jul 10

💡 DYK there are different kinds of fat cells? Brown fat helps regulate body temp, white fat stores energy—but visceral fat can put your health at risk. @tamuUHS dietitian Taylor Cyrus explains each type of fat & why balancing them is essential to health: tx.ag/fats

TAMUHealth's tweet card. Body fat is categorized as brown, white or visceral fat, functioning as more than just a number on the scale or the calories you consume.

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Texas A&M University@TAMU · Jul 7

The devastation across Central Texas is a stark reminder of how quickly lives can change — and how deeply service, unity and resilience matter. To those who have lost loved ones, who are searching, grieving or rebuilding — we stand with you. And to our first responders, student…

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Texas A&M System@tamusystem · Jul 5

A statement from Chancellor Glenn Hegar on the ongoing flooding in Central Texas:

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Texas A&M Health@TAMUHealth · Jul 4

Happy Independence Day! 🎆 Stay cool, stay hydrated, and enjoy celebrating our great nation 🇺🇸

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Texas A&M Health@TAMUHealth · Jul 3

Headed outside for the long weekend? ☀️ Don’t let heat, fireworks or cannonballs ruin the fun. Some safety tips from @tamuUHS EMS: 💧 Drink water like it’s your job 🎇 Leave the fireworks to the pros 🌊 Swim & boat smartly 🚨 If in doubt, call 911 More: tx.ag/KgZ9tLA

TAMUHealth's tweet card. FacebookTweet With summer officially underway, there are plenty of reasons to enjoy the sunny days outdoors with family and friends. Whether you’re grilling, swimming or just spending some time...

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Texas A&M Health@TAMUHealth · Jun 27

Why should scientists embrace storytelling? Texas A&M Health PhD candidate Pooja Chettiar says it’s not just to teach others—but to better understand our own work. 🧠 “Storytelling doesn’t just transmit knowledge—it transforms it.” Read more: tx.ag/7EZnrmE

TAMUHealth's tweet card. By Pooja shree Chettiar Storytelling has long been used to bridge the gap between complex research and public understanding. A growing number…

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TAMEST@TAMESTX · Jun 16

As rates of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias continue to rise across Texas and the nation, @TAMUHealth is launching a bold, collaborative initiative to change the trajectory, The Dementia & Alzheimer’s Research Initiative (DARI). Read More: stories.tamu.edu/news/2025/06/1…

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Texas A&M Health@TAMUHealth · Jun 24

The food on your plate can affect everything from your energy and mood to fertility and sleep. 🥦🍓 Experts from @tamuUHS and the #TAMUHealth Coastal Bend Health Education Center explain how a balanced diet can help regulate your hormones: tx.ag/dietnhormones

TAMUHealth's tweet card. Texas A&M Health experts explain how your diet can influence your hormones and the impact on everything from stress to fertility.

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Texas A&M Health@TAMUHealth · Jun 24

In the wake of disaster, legal help is often a missing link in recovery. Keegan Warren, JD, executive director of our Institute for Healthcare Access, makes the case for more fully integrating legal teams in disaster response and recovery efforts. ⤵️ tx.ag/legalaid

TAMUHealth's tweet card. In 2024, the United States faced more than 25 weather and climate disasters that each resulted in at least $1 billion in damages.

Texas A&M Health@TAMUHealth · Jun 11

Don’t let bugs and bites ruin your summer. 🐜 Experts from @tamunursing and @tamuhs break down how to protect yourself from insects, snakes and other critters—plus what to do if you’re bitten or stung. Stay safe this season: tx.ag/bugbites

TAMUHealth's tweet card. FacebookTweet As summer begins and families head outdoors, they’re not the only ones on the move—creatures that bite and sting are out and about, too. Warmer and wetter conditions can bring out...

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Texas A&M Health@TAMUHealth · Jun 5

Gut health is more than a trend—it’s essential to your well-being. Drs. Narendra Kumar, Praveen Rajendran and Julian Hurdle explain why diet and lifestyle are essential for balancing and maintaining a healthy gut: tx.ag/guthealth @TAMUpharmacy @TAMU_IBT

TAMUHealth's tweet card. Gut health is often overlooked when everything seems to be working well, but it plays a crucial role in overall well-being.

Texas A&M Health@TAMUHealth · Jun 1

Hurricane season is here. Are you ready? Emergency preparedness expert Glenn Barnes of @TAMUnursing shares what to do now—before the storm hits. 💧 🥫 🧼 💊 🔦 Read the full guide: tx.ag/stormprep

TAMUHealth's tweet card. Prepare for hurricane season by staying informed, understanding water safety, and packing emergency kits for severe weather.

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Texas A&M Health@TAMUHealth · May 27

Proud to share that Texas A&M Health has received $11.7M from @CPRITTexas to advance cancer research, prevention & recruitment. From rural outreach to drug discovery & immunotherapy, we’re expanding impact statewide. ⤵️ tx.ag/CPRIT525

TAMUHealth's tweet card. Funding will drive cancer research, expand prevention programs and recruit top talent to improve cancer outcomes for Texans and beyond.

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Texas A&M Health@TAMUHealth · May 26

Their sacrifice shaped our freedom. Their legacy calls us to live with purpose, serve selflessly, and never forget. Today, we pause in remembrance. Every day, we honor their lives with how we lead ours. #MemorialDay

TAMUHealth's tweet image. Their sacrifice shaped our freedom. Their legacy calls us to live with purpose, serve selflessly, and never forget.

Today, we pause in remembrance.
Every day, we honor their lives with how we lead ours.

#MemorialDay

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Texas A&M Health@TAMUHealth · May 22

🧠 New hope for Alzheimer’s: Tiny vesicles from human neural stem cells may protect brain cells from toxic proteins—and even reverse damage. Learn more about this promising discovery from @TAMUmedicine: 🔗 tx.ag/ShettyEVs #Alzheimers #TAMUHealth

TAMUHealth's tweet card. Tiny vesicles secreted by neural stem cells may hold the key to protecting neurons in the brain from toxic proteins thought to advance Alzheimer's disease progression.

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Texas A&M Health@TAMUHealth · May 20

1 in 3 adults has prediabetes. Most don’t know it. The @healthysouthtx Diabetes Education Program is changing that with free screening, education and treatment across the region. Learn more about their impact ⤵️ tx.ag/HSTDSME

TAMUHealth's tweet card. A free Texas A&M Health program in South Texas is helping Texans manage diabetes through education, support and community resources.