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Oral health and the heart

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February 24, 2021

How healthy teeth and gums can affect overall wellness

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Study: Urban Americans more likely to follow COVID-19 prevention recommendations than rural Americans

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February 24, 2021

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Providing more opioid education for Texas health care professionals

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February 23, 2021

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Boiling water for drinking during a power outage

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Lindsey Hendrix

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February 19, 2021

Letting curiosity lead the way

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February 10, 2021

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Meet the new head of COVID-19 efforts at Texas A&M

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Lindsey Hendrix

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February 4, 2021

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College of Nursing secures national ranking third year in a row

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January 26, 2021

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Filling a void in special-needs dental care

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Kathleen Green Pothier

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January 25, 2021

How health care facilities are staying clean during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Rae Lynn Mitchell

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January 22, 2021

Supporting first-generation college students in Rio Grande Valley

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January 19, 2021

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Acetaminophen’s effects on vaccines

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Mary Leigh Meyer

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January 19, 2021

How does long-term spaceflight affect vision?

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Gracie Blackwell

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January 14, 2021

Worker safety goes beyond human error

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Rae Lynn Mitchell

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January 14, 2021

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Texas A&M System subcontractor begins production of two COVID-19 vaccine candidates

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Lindsey Hendrix

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January 12, 2021

Study: New research on how melanoma grows and spreads

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Rae Lynn Mitchell

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January 8, 2021

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