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Handwashing can help prevent you and others from getting sick, but be sure you are washing the right way!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Pineapple Fried Rice is both savory and sweet and makes an easy, nutritious weeknight dinner!
Did you know cauliflower is an underdeveloped flower bud? Cauliflower is a great substitute for high carbohydrates and starchy foods.
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.
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.
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.
Did you know lettuce was one of the first vegetables brought to America by Christopher Columbus? What a great fun fact!
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.
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.
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.
Do you need a warm, satisfying meal fast? Try this Quick Chili. All you need are five ingredients and 30 minutes.
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.