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A woman stands at the kitchen sink.
May 14, 2025 - Filed Under: Health and Wellness, Food and Health, Health, Nutrition and Wellness

Handwashing can help prevent you and others from getting sick, but be sure you are washing the right way!

Brown bat flying at night.
May 8, 2025 - Filed Under: Small Animals, Health

STARKVILLE, Miss. -- Mississippi’s first confirmed rabies case in a decade is a reminder that proper vaccination of domestic animals is helpful in preventing infection.

The Mississippi Board of Animal Health, or MBAH, announced May 6 that a bat in Tippah County tested positive for rabies, a fatal viral disease. Two potentially exposed puppies were quarantined.

A woman holds a bowl of Teriyaki Meatballs.
May 7, 2025 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

Easy Teriyaki Meatballs come together fast and make a delicious meal.

Closeup of stainless steel safety grab bar in a bathroom.
May 2, 2025 - Filed Under: Health and Wellness, Family, Health

RAYMOND, Miss. -- Many older adults want to remain in their own homes and communities as they age, but deciding to age in place should be carefully considered. Some of the first factors to consider are the home itself, finances, personal health and the community.

Grill with hotdogs and chicken on it
April 29, 2025 - Filed Under: Food and Health

Warmer weather means it’s grilling season! Summer grilling is all about bringing people together. Some of my favorite childhood memories are ones spent at family cookouts! 

Canning equipment and canned foods sit on a counter.
April 23, 2025 - Filed Under: Food and Health, Food, Food Safety

RAYMOND, Miss. -- With a renewed interest in home canning in recent years, advice and recipes are abundant, but experts remind home canners to be sure they use safe practices. The foundation of safe home canning begins with research-tested recipes and the correct equipment.

A person reads a Nutrition Facts label on a can of food in the grocery store.
April 22, 2025 - Filed Under: Food and Health, Food, Nutrition

That box of granola bars looks nutritious, and it may be. But do you know how to tell for sure if certain foods on the grocery store shelf fit into your daily diet? Here's how to tell.

Closeup of Pineapple Fried Rice
April 15, 2025 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

Pineapple Fried Rice is both savory and sweet and makes an easy, nutritious weeknight dinner!

Heads of cauliflower
April 11, 2025 - Filed Under: Food and Health

Did you know cauliflower is an underdeveloped flower bud? Cauliflower is a great substitute for high carbohydrates and starchy foods. 

A woman stands in a kitchen.
April 10, 2025 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition and Wellness, Nutrition

 Drinking too much alcohol or too often can have a negative effect on your health and nutrition goals. Qula offers some tips for reducing or eliminating alcohol.

Turnip Greens in Garden
March 17, 2025 - Filed Under: Food

Greens are about as Southern of a food as you’ll find. Growing up, my grandparents almost always had a bowl of greens at the lunch table. 

A woman stirs balsamic glazed carrots cooking on the stove.
March 17, 2025 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

Have extra carrots you need to use? Try this recipe with balsamic vinegar.

A woman stand in front of the camera.
March 12, 2025 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition and Wellness

It’s March, and that means it’s National Nutrition Month! One of my favorite times of the year. This year’s theme is all about how food connects us. And when you think about it, food is much more than what’s on your plate.

Green and purple lettuce.
February 21, 2025 - Filed Under: Food, Vegetable Gardens

Did you know lettuce was one of the first vegetables brought to America by Christopher Columbus? What a great fun fact!

A woman stands in a kitchen and holds a bowl of soup.
February 18, 2025 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

Swiss cheese and curry powder amp up the flavor in this quick soup.

A woman stands in a kitchen.
February 12, 2025 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition and Wellness, Nutrition

Show your heart some love —because a healthy heart means a healthier YOU! Heart disease is the leading cause of death in men and women in the United States. But the good news is that, in many cases, heart disease can be prevented. 

Tired man rests his head in a truck cab.
February 7, 2025 - Filed Under: Farm Safety, Health

Almost 37% of American adults do not get the recommended seven hours of sleep a night, and that lack of sleep is causing some serious problems.
Leslie Woolington, safety specialist with the Mississippi State University Extension Service, said a lack of sleep can affect a person’s productivity, mental and physical health, driving ability and even their chances of getting hurt at work.

A group of young people use lab equipment in a classroom.
February 4, 2025 - Filed Under: Rural Health

Mississippi high school juniors have a summer opportunity to learn about medical and science careers while earning 3 hours of college credit at Mississippi State University.
The Rural Medical and Science Scholars, or RMSS, program will be held in Starkville June 8-20 this year. It is designed to introduce academically qualified students to careers in health or STEM fields.

A pot of Quick Chili sits on the stove.
January 27, 2025 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition

Do you need a warm, satisfying meal fast? Try this Quick Chili. All you need are five ingredients and 30 minutes.

A woman sits at a kitchen table and smiles for the camera.
January 21, 2025 - Filed Under: Food, Nutrition and Wellness

A new year is perfect for resetting and refocusing on your health and wellness goals. Being more present or mindful is a great way to start. What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is the process or practice of gently focusing on your awareness in the present moment. Being more mindful can help you feel your best and meet the goals you set for yourself.

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