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Doctor answers questions about the COVID-19 vaccine for children

Published on June 21, 2022
Rebecca Schein, a doctor of pediatric infectious diseases at Michigan State University, answers questions about the new FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine for children under age 5.
Living well with diabetes during summer celebrations

Published on June 21, 2022
Summer activities often include food. Sticking to your diabetes meal plan when everyone around you seems to be splurging is key to staying healthy with diabetes.
What is friendship?

Published on June 21, 2022
Healthy friendships are important at all stages of life.
Understanding toxic stress and its impact on health and well-being

Published on June 16, 2022
Toxic stress is long-term, serious stress that can be harmful to health. Understanding what toxic stress is and what you can do to mediate its effects is essential for healing and recovery.
Pantry to preschool strengthens nutrition security for northern Michigan families

Published on June 16, 2022
Through innovative thinking, MSU Extension and Father Fred Food Pantry are bringing food security to Michigan families.
Dr. Nancy Turner inducted as a Fellow of the American Society for Nutrition

Published on June 12, 2022
Induction into the Fellow of the American Society for Nutrition is the highest honor that the Society bestows.
Plant science at the dinner table: Avocados

Published on June 8, 2022
Avocadoes are berries and the main ingredient of guacamole.
Tips for fall prevention

Published on June 3, 2022
Learn how you can reduce your risk of injury from falling.
Plant science at your dinner table: pomegranates

Published on June 1, 2022
Pomegranates are known as a “super fruit”. They are a delicious fruit with brilliant red edible arils. They grow on small trees or shrubs, growing 10-15 feet, where the climate is very hot and dry.
Safely feeding infants amid formula shortage

Published on May 23, 2022
During the current nationwide infant formula shortage, here are some helpful resources and suggestions for keeping your baby safe.