Category: Health

Governor Kelly and KDHE Ask Kansans to Use Antibiotics Wisely
Topeka, KS– Governor Laura Kelly proclaimed Nov. 18-24 as Use Antibiotics Wisely Week in Kansas. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is asking

KDHE Releases Healthy Kansans 2030 State Health Assessment and Improvement Plan
Topeka, KS– Today, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) published the Healthy Kansans 2030 State Health Assessment (SHA) and State Health Improvement Plan

K-State Food Safety Expert Shares Holiday Meal Reminders
K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS – The holiday season can be a great time for family and friends to gather, and Kansas

Hearing Loss Common in Farming, Can be Prevented
By Maddy Rohr, K-state Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. — Natural hearing loss comes with age, but exposure to a loud environment —

Nestlé USA Announces Voluntary Recall of Limited Quantity of Edible Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Tubs from NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Due to Potential Presence of Foreign Material
Arlington, VA- Nestlé USA is initiating a voluntary recall of a limited quantity of Edible Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough tubs from NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® due to

Red Cross Offers Tips to Prepare for Freezing Weather
Kansas and Oklahoma- Well, it’s that time of season again! Freezing temperatures are forecasted across the Kansas and Oklahoma Region this weekend. The Red Cross encourages

Tips to Avoid Foodborne Illness this Holiday Season
By Maddy Rohr, K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS — Clostridium perfringens is one of the most common foodborne illnesses in the

Flu Season May Impact Red Cross Blood Supply
Kansas— The American Red Cross urges blood donors to give now and help fight the potential impact of seasonal illnesses and a potentially severe flu

Keep Safety in Mind when Donating Food, says K-State Expert
By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS– A Kansas State University food safety specialist says giving to food pantries, food

Recall of Cedar Creek Popcorn from TSC
Cedar Creek Popcorn of Sac City, Iowa is recalling its 18 oz. Old-Fashioned Caramel Holiday Popcorn Box because the side of the box features a