Health

  Janet Hackert, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist, Harrison County, University of Missouri Extension Ancient Greek physician Hippocrates (known as the father of Western medicine) once...

  There are more than 200 viruses that can cause the common cold. Colds are so common this time of year that they seem to...

  Have you had 15 laughs today? Nina Chen, Human Development Specialist, Jackson County, University of Missouri Extension   How many laughs have you had today? Researchers suggest...

Story contact: Emily Martin, MU News Bureau Frigid weather may seem like a good excuse to avoid workouts, stay inside and overindulge in comfort foods....

  Tammy Roberts, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist, Bates County, University of Missouri Extension   For many people, the cold winter weather is a reason not to...

A K-State aging expert discusses 10 early signs and symptoms. More than 5 million people in the United States have Alzheimer’s disease, according to the...

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Radon, a naturally occurring element produced from radioactive decay in the soil is an odorless, colorless and tasteless gas, and the...

Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt today asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review a lower court’s decision that upheld new U.S. Department of Labor...

Relationship Tips for 2016 Coping with stress often begins with healthy communication and conflict resolution. Here are some tips to maintain positive relationships during 2016. -...

It’s that time of year when we think about changes we want to make in our lives. For many people, those resolutions include a...