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Texas A&M, MD Anderson scientists testing inhaled therapuetic to protect against COVID-19

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Drug developed in Houston has been approved for two human clinical trials by the Food and Drug Administration

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Texas A&M, OnMed launch self-contained telemedicine station to address rural health care crisis

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New COVID Investigation Operations Center to help Texas A&M safely resume in-person classes this fall

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Social isolation: The COVID-19 pandemic’s hidden health risk for older adults

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Marcia Ory, PhD, MPH

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Lasting change: Researchers study long-term effectiveness of school-based intervention to reduce mental illness stigma

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Rae Lynn Mitchell

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Top summertime illnesses and injuries

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Gracie Blackwell

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Bringing the Aggie spirit to Austin: Aggies help Texas officials better understand COVID-19 data

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Rae Lynn Mitchell

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You asked: Does a cloth face mask protect me from COVID-19?

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Texas A&M testing COVID-19 vaccine candidates for iBio, Inc.

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Lindsey Hendrix

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Helping pediatric asthma patients breathe easier by avoiding lengthy hospital stays

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Rae Lynn Mitchell

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Texas A&M neuroscientists discover new therapy for refractory epilepsy

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Gracie Blackwell

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Helping others make healthy choices

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Rae Lynn Mitchell

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Primitive stem cells point to new bone grafts for stubborn-to-heal fractures

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Christina Sumners

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Combatting the global increase in measles

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Rae Lynn Mitchell

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Should public health be part of core college curriculum?

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