How to reduce risk of Salmonella from backyard chickens
While owning a backyard flock can be a rewarding experience, owners should be aware of safe handling practices to decrease Salmonella exposure.
Free food at work may significantly boost your caloric intake
Next time you reach for the sugary goodies your coworker brought into the break room, be aware that it may be causing an increase in the calories you eat.
How to recognize and respond to signs of heat exhaustion, heat stroke
Learning to recognize and respond to the warning signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke can mean the difference between life and death.
Pre-cut melons tied to multistate salmonella outbreak
Earlier this week the CDC warned about a multistate outbreak of salmonella associated with pre-cut melons produced by a food distributor in Indianapolis.
New app offers herb facts
HerbList has been launched to help consumers navigate information about popular herbs and herbal supplements.
How to preserve beets
Use the following tips to produce quality canned, pickled and frozen beets that are optimized for prolonged storage.
WVU Extension partners with drug courts to offer healthy habits
West Virginia University Extension Service is teaming up with drug court programs to provide additional support and education that recovering addicts need.
Don’t bring infant into bed with you
Parents can be tempted to put extra blankets in a crib or bring their infant into bed with them, but both practices can lead to death for infants.
Try This 10-question Summer Food Safety Quiz
Don’t let foodborne illness spoil your outdoor cooking and dining experiences. Take this quiz and see how you can decrease your chances of getting sick.
Grilling, Smoking, or Barbecuing: Is there a difference?
Memorial Day is the second-most popular grilling holiday of the year, but are you really grilling, or are you smoking or barbecuing? Find out here.
