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Keeping an eye on meningitis

Published on April 12, 2024
The growing concern around meningitis and what you can do to prevent infection.
How to talk to family and friends about vaccines

Published on April 11, 2024
Ways to bring up vaccinations with family and friends that maintains relationships and sets healthy boundaries.
Spring is on its way – prepare for food preservation

Published on April 11, 2024
It is never too early to start planning for your summer home-preserved foods.
Stinking facts about garlic

Published on April 11, 2024
Known as the stinking rose — and related to onions, shallots, chives, and leeks — garlic has a distinctive flavor and needs a lit bit of care when handling it.
List of household filters approved for certain PFAS removal

Published on April 8, 2024
Independent product testing provides a household solution for PFAS removal.
Myths and facts about raw milk

Published on April 4, 2024
Many people deny health dangers of drinking raw milk, and even promote it as a healthy practice. Exploring the facts is important to prevent foodborne illness.
First-time USDA school meal waiver is an action towards equity

Published on April 1, 2024
School meals allow for flexibility in observance of Ramadan.
New changes to Michigan WIC program coming in 2024

Published on March 28, 2024
Learn more about how Michigan WIC Project FRESH, now called WIC Produce Connection, is set to shift away from paper coupons, and provide benefits electronically through WIC EBT cards.
The many benefits of mindful body scan meditations

Published on March 21, 2024
Mindful body scan meditations can help relieve pain, depression and anxiety, as well as improve the quality of your sleep. Learn how to practice your own body scan and access other mindfulness resources from MSU Extension.
Food safety for plant-based proteins

Published on March 21, 2024
Can a plant taste like chicken? With the current trend in plant-based protein for meat substitutions, it has become a reality — but it still requires safe food handling.