Lindsey and Dee Dee talk with Dr. LeRoy Marklund from the College of Nursing about his experience as an Army nurse and how Texas A&M supports active duty and veteran students.

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Supporting military members and veterans in nursing school

We got some advice from a clinical psychologist and education researcher for navigating the tricky balance between being a parent, teacher and professional during COVID-19 pandemic disruptions.

Tips for balancing being a parent, teacher and professional during the pandemic

We spoke with Dr. Gabriel Neal, family medicine physician, to learn what might happen if you get flu and COVID-19 at the same time, and how to avoid them. We also talked about a study Texas A&M is leading for a potential COVID-19 vaccine that may also boost efficacy of flu vaccine.

Can you get flu and COVID-19 at the same time?

We spoke with the assistant dean for diversity and inclusion at the College of Dentistry to discuss health disparities faced by Black Americans, why the Black community has historical mistrust of health professionals, and ways we can evaluate our own innate biases so we can improve our outlook and treatment of people who are different from us.

Why do Black Americans experience health disparities?

No one should have difficulty accessing quality, compassionate health care. At Texas A&M Health, an interdisciplinary group is working to better prepare our students to care for LGBTIQ+ patients. We talk about some of the health disparities LGBTIQ+ patients face, reasons behind those disparities, and how we can do better.

Why we need better LGBTIQ+ education in the health sciences

We sat down with two epidemiologists to set the record straight on common misconceptions surrounding COVID-19.

COVID-19 mythbusting with epidemiologists

Mental health is a major concern as people around the world navigate the COVID-19 pandemic and current events. Psychologist Carly McCord, PhD, and licensed social worker Bradley Bogdan give advice for building resiliency and seeking help for mental health.

Self-care and mental health during the pandemic

Researchers at Texas A&M Health are leading a phase 4 clinical trial to find out if an existing tuberculosis vaccine, BCG, can protect against COVID-19 illness.

The COVID-19 vaccine trial Texas A&M Health is leading

An expert in industrial organizational psychology at Texas A&M dives into safety climate, how it differs from safety culture, and how to assess the safety climate of an organization.

Safety climate and culture

Is your resolution doomed to fail by the middle of January? Is it true that to get results you need to make a big change? Find out with Mark Faries, PhD, College of Medicine adjunct assistant professor and associate professor and state extension health specialist at Texas A&M AgriLife Extension.

Myths and facts about keeping your new year’s resolution

A family nurse practitioner breaks down the most common reasons people feel bloated and what you can do to find relief.

Bloating reasons and relief

A missed period can signal much more than pregnancy. An OB-GYN discusses six of the most common reasons your period may be late.

Why is my period late?

What is safety leadership in the workplace? How are leadership and management different? Find out these answers and more as three experts discuss these topics and try to fill awkward silences in this episode of Work Factors.

Safety leadership

A family medicine physician at the Texas A&M College of Medicine discusses fad diets and the health benefits--and risks--for each.

Fad diets: Intermittent fasting, KETO and more

An expert from Texas A&M Center for Population Health and Aging discusses health concerns and stigmas associated with sex and intimacy for older adults.

Sex and intimacy in older age

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