Tag: health
RFK Jr.: Making rural America less healthy again
Cuts to SNAP, Medicaid and vaccine programs threaten to make rural America sicker, not healthier, despite promises to “make America healthy again.”
Sick day with the dogs
A sick day turns into reflection, dog drama and pajama sightings. From sofa lounging to sunshine, even the pets seemed baffled by the change in routine.
How to use honey for healing
For centuries, honey has been used as medicine for different aliments; some of these uses still ring true today.
Human case of West Nile Virus identified in Allegheny County, Pa.
The Allegheny County Health Department announced on Aug. 18 that it identified the first human case of West Nile virus in 2025.
Conditioning for the hunt
As summer winds down, hunters should prep like athletes. A story of tradition, health, and readiness reminds us: the key to a great season is preparation.
Reduce the risk of skin cancer with sun safety
Ohio State Extension educator Marie Economos provides sun safety tips to reduce your risk of skin cancer.
OSU researchers look into West Nile virus cycle
A federally funded project aims to determine how West Nile virus cycles through mosquitoes and the animals they bite.
Medicaid cuts could potentially hit rural America hard
Alan Guebert explores the ways that Medcaid cuts could impact rural Americans.
Jewelweed: A diamond in the rough
Tami Gingrich details the unique characteristics and healing abilities of jewelweed.
Preventing and treating blisters
Eric Keller shares tips and tricks for treating and preventing blisters on the homestead.
