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Alpha-gal Syndrome: The “red meat allergy” caused by ticks  

HPJ Field Editor Lacey Vilhauer explains AGS, otherwise known as "red meat allergy" and how to protect yourself from contracting it. Read More

Close-up of Thanksgiving turkey during family dinner at dining table. (Adobe Stock │ #454595209 - Drazen)
Food Safety, Holidays, Home and Family

Turkey safety myths roasted

Ag News, Beef, Editorials, Health & Wellness, Home and Family, Lacey, Lacey Vilhauer, Opinion, Poultry, Swine

Animal protein: My answer to gestational diabetes 



Human case of NWS identified in the U.S.

Two Thoroughbred horses galloping in a field. (Adobe Stock │ #112217839 - Margaret Burlingham)

Equine disease cases remind livestock owners to be vigilant 

Megin Nichols, Henry C. Gardiner Global Food Systems lecture speaker, October 2025 (K-State Research and Extension)

Where animals, data and decisions meet: CDC’s Nichols to speak Oct. 6 at K-State

  • By Pat Melgares │ K-State Research and Extension news service
Highly pathogenic avian influenza most often spreads when commercial or domestic poultry contract the virus from migratory birds in the wild. (Photo by Mitchell Alcala, OSU Agriculture)

CDC ends bird flu emergency

Aedes aegypti larvae and pupae prefer water captured by containers like buckets, birdbaths and old tires, anything that can hold enough water to develop into adults. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Mosquitoes can take a bite out of outdoor fun

  • By Linda Geist │ University of Missouri Extension
Mosquito season is upon us. Understanding where these pesky blood-sucking pests develop can help you reduce their populations around your home and protect you from bites. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Mosquito season: How to control and prevent bites

Close up of doctor checking man patient arterial blood pressure. (Photo: iStock - yacobchuk)

Ready and resilient: navigating healthcare emergencies

  • By Dr. Ashley Yaugher & Emily Roundy │ Utah State University Extension
Retirement, fitness and walking with dog and couple in neighborhood park for relax, health and sports workout. Love, wellness and pet with old man and senior woman in outdoor morning walk together (Photo: iStock - PeopleImages)

Walk With Ease into better health