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Could we fight alcoholism by ‘turning off’ the urge to drink?
TIME | Published January 1, 1970
Research by Jun Wang, MD, PhD, assistant professor at the College of Medicine, indicates that alcohol-seeking behavior may be induced by altering the strength of connections between particular neurons.
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Seven conditions that feel like the flu–but aren’t
MSN | Published January 1, 1970
Cindy Weston, DNP, RN, assistant professor at the College of Nursing, explains how illnesses other than the flu may result in the same symptoms
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Texas college students teach each other to reverse overdoses
Houston Chronicle | Published January 1, 1970
Joy P. Alonzo, PharmD, assistant professor at the College of Pharmacy, talks about the benefit of college student networks that promote using naloxone, a medication that reverses opioid overdoses.
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Why more civilians are now learning military-grade techniques to save lives
Washington Post | Published January 1, 1970
Andrew Fisher, second-year student at the College of Medicine, is involved with Stop the Bleed program, which trains the public in hemorrhage-control techniques that can save lives.
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The truth about switching to a standing desk, according to people who actually use them
Prevention | Published November 7, 2017
There is an antidote to being sedentary for prolonged time periods and its associated health risks—the standing desk. What’s more, a study by Texas A&M School of Public Health indicated that standing desks improve productivity.
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Focus at Four: Debunking common health myths
KBTX | Published January 1, 1970
A&M students practice mock emergencies at 10th annual Disaster Day
The Eagle | Published January 1, 1970
CPR campaign teaches how to save lives
Houston Chronicle | Published February 25, 2018
Biological clocks may play crucial role in glioblastoma treatment
CURE | Published January 1, 1970
Turmeric component may ease Gulf War illness for vets
Futurity | Published January 1, 1970
The truth about switching to a standing desk, according to people who actually use them
Prevention | Published November 7, 2017
Don’t use sports drinks for rehydrating with illness says expert
MSN | Published January 2, 2018
Harvey exposes another gap between rich and poor
Houston Chronicle | Published January 5, 2018
Why can’t male astronauts see in space? NASA, Texas researchers aim to find out
Houston Chronicle | Published January 5, 2018
Cadaver memorial honors people who donated their bodies to Texas A&M
The Eagle | Published February 1, 2018
