Deafness is not a burden
Being deaf is not the same for everyone with the condition. Deafness means partial or complete loss of hearing in one or both ears and can range from mild toRead More
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Dry eye: An overview
What is dry eye? Dry eye disease, or dry eye, occurs when the quantity or quality of tears fails to keep the surface of the eye wet. Tears are aRead More
Sunscreen in the winter?
Sunscreen is usually associated with beaches, the pool, and sweltering summer days. We spend less time outside in winter, and when we do, we bundle up to protect ourselves fromRead More
One step at a time: D.C. resident walks for health and community
[Introduction] For Washington, D.C., resident Deborah Nix, walking connects her to the community and gives her confidence. “A friend of mine saw me out walking recently, and said, ‘Girl, you’reRead More
Kendriana Price, EdD
Dr. Kendriana Price’s background spans almost ten years in educational spaces. She has previously served as a county extension educator in Christian County, KY, and a middle school community liaison forRead More
Preventing childhood obesity: Program for first-time parents promotes healthy growth in firstborn babies and their siblings
An NIH-funded study called Intervention Nurses Start Infants Growing on Healthy Trajectories (INSIGHT), has been shown to support healthy weight in babies and lay the groundwork for positive eating habitsRead More
Cholesterol: Know the terms
What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in the cells in your body. Your body needs cholesterol to make hormones, vitamin D, and substances that help you digest food.Read More
The long haul: When COVID-19 symptoms don’t go away
*This article is an update to the original article, published on July 6, 2021. It was updated in July 2022 to reflect new information. While most people who get COVID-19Read More
Webinar: Zoonotic Disease and Pregnancy: A Deeper Dive
Summary: Zoonotic Diseases are transmitted between farm animals and humans and can pose additional risks to those who are pregnant. According to the World Health Organization, more than half ofRead More
Health Topics Archive
Health Topics Farmers and ranchers are constantly navigating a variety of occupational risks. This is your home base for trusted and reliable information on health and safety issues. Topics andRead More
New HPV test brings screening to your doorstep
Important research by investigators at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and beyond has shown that the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine can prevent cervical cancer, which is caused by HPV.Read More
Pesticide and Chemical Safety
Pesticide and Chemical Safety Resources Articles and Blog Posts Resource Library Webinars Websites Agricultural chemicals refer to any substance involved in the growth or utilization of any plant or animalRead More
Topics and Issues
Farmers and ranchers are constantly navigating a variety of occupational risks. This is your home base for trusted and reliable information on health and safety issues. Topics and Issues CognitionRead More
Putting health first
Emmy award-winning journalist Norah O’Donnell has spent decades reporting on major events on national TV networks. The “CBS This Morning” anchor and soon-to-be “CBS Evening News” anchor also wears anotherRead More
Ag Health Risk Assessment
Understand Your Risk The AgHRA doesn’t provide a diagnosis; rather, it alerts you to take risk-appropriate prevention steps. Taking the assessment once or twice a year will provide an opportunity to trackRead More
Webinar: Zoonotic Disease and Pregnancy: A Deeper Dive
Summary: Zoonotic Diseases are transmitted between farm animals and humans and can pose additional risks to those who are pregnant. According to the World Health Organization, over half of allRead More
New treatment approved for HER2-positive breast cancer
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in the U.S. According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), approximately 15 percent of patients with breast cancer have tumors thatRead More
Text equivalent of “Zoonotic Disease in Agriculture”
[Logo: AgriSafe Network, Protecting the People Who Feed the World.] [Introduction] Zoonotic Diseases are transmitted between farm animals and humans. According to the World Health Organization, more than half ofRead More
Webinar: Zoonotic Disease and Pregnancy: A Deeper Dive
Summary: Zoonotic Diseases are transmitted between farm animals and humans and can pose additional risks to those who are pregnant. According to the World Health Organization, more than half ofRead More