Thursday, June 12, 2025

Health

Student-created mobile health app receives $50,000 grant

WSU Mobile HealthLink, a finalist in Wichita State University's 2015 Shocker New Venture competition, is continuing to progress toward commercialization of its remote health monitoring...

Kansas Summer Heat

Summer always brings fun and exciting events and many are gathering for outdoor activities.  Although these events and activities may be enjoyable, they can...

Foods for Father’s Day

  Melinda Hemmelgarn, M.S., R.D., former Nutritional Sciences Specialist, Human Environmental Sciences, University of Missouri Extension   Neckties may be a popular Father’s Day gift, but wouldn’t...

Warm-hearted Dairy Queen® franchisees provide cool treat to Children’s Miracle Network at Via Christi

This week's visit by Troy Bader, chief operating officer for the United States and Canada for International Dairy Queen Inc., was truly the luck...

Health benefits of beef

  Christeena Haynes, MS, RD, LD, former Nutrition and Health Education Specialist, Dallas County, University of Missouri Extension   Despite red meat having a bad reputation in...

Be aware of the “Salty Six”

  Sodium overload is a major health problem in the United States. The average American consumes about 3,400 milligrams of sodium a day, more than...

Mike Mullins Named Ascension Kansas Ministry Market Executive

Experienced Healthcare Leader to Head Via Christi Health St. Louis-based Ascension has announced that Mike Mullins has accepted the position of Senior Vice President, Ascension...

Strength training beneficial for older adults

Nina Chen, Ph.D., CFLE, Human Development Specialist, Jackson County, University of Missouri Extension People often think that strength training is only for young people. However,...