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What happens when middle-aged adults take creatine for 12 weeks? New study finds muscle gains even without structured exercise

A recent study found that creatine supplementation can increase lean muscle tissue in middle-aged adults. Participants aged 45 to 65 who took creatine gained muscle even without exercise. Those who incorporated exercise and a calorie-reduced diet showed even greater improvements in strength. Additionally, creatine helped preserve muscle during weight loss…

The Economic Times · Sep 30

Studies Link New Mexico Drilling to Radiation, Air Pollution, Health Risks

Small towns in the Permian Basin have become a petri dish for the perils of living amid the nation's largest oil fields.

Capital & Main · Sep 4

Brownsville faces rising home values after the arrival of large employers like SpaceX, Saronic

SpaceX and other large employers have brought a surge of new wealthy homebuyers in the region. As home values grow, Brownsville officials plan for future housing.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 31

“We Were Going Ring Shopping”: Hannah Rapp’s Boyfriend’s Touching Words At Her Memorial Left Everyone In Tears

“I’m making funeral arrangements today instead of starting preparations for a wedding,” said Hannah Rapp’s mother.

Bored Panda · Jul 24

The American Heart Association Now Says Up to 5 Cups of Coffee Per Day Are Safe for Most Adults, and May Protect the Heart

The AHA's July 2026 scientific statement in Circulation says up to 5 cups of coffee daily is safe for most adults and may reduce cardiovascular risk in some individuals.

Medical Daily · Jul 23

Scientists Find That Compounds in Coffee May Activate a Cellular Aging Defense System Beyond Caffeine

A Texas A&M study in Nutrients found that coffee compounds beyond caffeine activate the NR4A1 receptor, a cellular stress and aging defense system. Here's what it means.

Medical Daily · Jul 21

The Last Safe Haven for DEI in Texas Higher Ed?

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Texas Observer · Jun 24

Texas A&M Study Highlights Pictor PictVet® as a Promising New Tool for Non-Invasive Beef Cattle Health Monitoring

CARLSBAD, Calif., June 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pictor Holdings Inc., a global targeted proteomic platform company, today highlighted the publication of an independent peer-reviewed study conducted by researchers at Texas A&M University and published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science evaluating the Pictor PictVet® assay for monitoring anti-Mycoplasma bovis (M. bovis)…

AAP · Jun 22

56% of new US data centers could be built in "high risk" disaster-prone states with insurers warning of $800 billion investment exposed

Over half of planned US data centers are in high-risk, disaster-prone states, but the weather is only one consideration.

TechRadar · Jun 8

Scientists say this simple thing may reverse brain aging and restore memory in weeks

Scientists have developed an experimental nasal spray that shows promise in reversing brain aging. This treatment targets chronic inflammation, a key factor in cognitive decline. Early studies indicate it can restore memory and improve brain function after just two doses. Researchers believe this could lead to new therapies for dementia…

The Economic Times · May 26