Thursday, January 15, 2026

Health

Vaccine choices have dire consequences

*OPINION COLUMN* Lately, I have been following the stories about resurgent COVID-19 outbreaks in various parts of the country, driven primarily by the highly contagious...

Despite rising cases, Reno County Commission rejects recommendations on COVID-19 alerts

As reported in the Hutchinson News. Reno County’s health director warned on Tuesday that the active COVID-19 case rate in the county – a...

Self-Diagnosis Can Be Rash

“Doc, what’s this scaly rash on my arm? Do I have ringworm again?” A lot of the rashes I see in my dermatology clinic...

Exercise, diet can boost brain health

Physical activity can actually increase energy, says K-State specialist MANHATTAN, Kan. – It may seem, at times, that today’s busy lifestyles rarely leave us with...

Omega-3 levels in the blood may boost lifespan

Share on Pinterest Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids that occur widely in nature and appear in certain foods. A new study has explored...

Plan now for future emergency

K-State family resource specialist shares tips on building emergency saving fund MANHATTAN, Kan. – Saving money to get through emergencies has always been a sound...

MyPlate launches USDA’s first Alexa skill

As reported in the High Plains Journal. On July 27, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the launch of its first ever Alexa skill,...

Exercise, diet can boost brain health

MANHATTAN, Kan. – It may seem, at times, that today’s busy lifestyles rarely leave us with enough time or energy for a brisk walk,...