Life & Health Archives - AgriLife Today https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/category/life-health/ Texas A&M AgriLife's digital magazine and newsroom Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:45:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 http://media.agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2025/06/cropped-agrilife-a-32x32.png Life & Health Archives - AgriLife Today https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/category/life-health/ 32 32 Gov. Abbott launches free New World screwworm inspector training https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2026/06/13/gov-abbott-launches-free-new-world-screwworm-inspector-training/ Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:45:58 +0000 https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/?p=369304 Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service course will help keep Texas livestock moving

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]]> Texas 4-H Roundup 2026 showcases the next generation of Texas leaders https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2026/06/09/texas-4-h-roundup-2026-showcases-the-next-generation-of-texas-leaders/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:33:25 +0000 https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/?p=369123 Nation’s largest 4-H event unites thousands of youth at Texas A&M for competition, leadership and STEM

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]]> Dietary Approaches to Support Brain Health in Aging webinar set for June 25  https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/event-advance/dietary-approaches-to-support-brain-health-in-aging-webinar-set-for-june-25/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:35:00 +0000 https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/?post_type=event-advance&p=369038 Free OneOp session explores dietary patterns that may slow cognitive decline in those with Alzheimer's and related dementias

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]]> Lauren O’Connor recognized as emerging leader in nutrition sciences https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2026/06/05/lauren-oconnor-recognized-as-emerging-leader-in-nutrition-sciences/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:23:10 +0000 https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/?p=368934 Evidence Center scientist awarded by national institute

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]]> The Gardens at Texas A&M University turns eight with Summer Celebration https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2026/06/04/the-gardens-at-texas-am-university-turns-eight-with-summer-celebration/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:51:59 +0000 https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/?p=368976 Free, family-friendly event on June 13 offers educational activities and landscape inspiration

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]]> Texas A&M AgriLife responds after New World screwworm found in Texas https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2026/06/03/texas-am-agrilife-responds-after-new-world-screwworm-found-in-texas/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:26:16 +0000 https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/?p=368943 Experts emphasize prevention, early detection and reporting protocols as Texas enters heightened awareness

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]]> New research connects father’s alcohol use to children’s long-term health https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2026/06/01/new-research-connects-fathers-alcohol-use-to-childrens-long-term-health/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:20:07 +0000 https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/?p=368889 Texas A&M AgriLife Research receives $2.9 million federal grant to explore paternal alcohol exposure effect

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]]> Chigger season tips to beat the itch https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2026/05/26/chigger-season-tips-to-beat-the-itch-2/ Tue, 26 May 2026 13:49:53 +0000 https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/?p=368526 AgriLife Extension entomologist explains chigger habitat, bites and prevention

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]]> Research finds hotel booking chatbots can ‘creep out’ customers https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2026/05/22/research-finds-hotel-booking-chatbots-can-creep-out-customers/ Fri, 22 May 2026 15:12:37 +0000 https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/?p=368581 Texas A&M study links chatbot dishonesty and incompetence to user discomfort, reveals simple fix

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]]> Texas 4-H hosts youth disaster preparedness camp Aug. 2-6 in Brownwood https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2026/05/21/4-h-mypi-camp/ Thu, 21 May 2026 22:06:26 +0000 https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/?p=368504 Camp offers hands-on emergency training, disaster leadership skills for youth ages 13-19

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