Kids Watching Fireworks (Photo: iStock - Renphoto)

Prevent fires from fireworks during Fourth of July

Lawn mower. (Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

Grass mowing season brings injuries

  • By Scott Heiberger & Melissa Ploeckelman │ Marshfield Clinic Research Institute
Strategies to Improve Health Outcomes in Rural America
Veterinarian Jeff Bender says that needle safety is important not only to animals, but to the humans that inoculate them. (Journal photo by Andrea Hanson.)
Cutting vegetables on cutting board (Photo: iStock - Lyndon Stratford)
Bacon and scrambled eggs breakfast (Photo: AI generated image)

Want to stop craving snacks and sweets? A high-protein breakfast could help

  • By Anne Kozil, M.S., R.D.N. │ Colorado State University Extension
Before participating in outdoor activities in the summer heat, people with diabetes need to keep a few emergency supplies on hand, including fruit snacks, glucose tablets and a water bottle. (Photo by Mitchell Alcala, OSU Agriculture)

Summer heat can adversely affect blood sugars

  • By Trisha Gedon │ Oklahoma State University Extension
Man refreshing himself with water. (Photo: iStock - KovacsAlex)