Health

September 20 2007
Diabetes Risk Sweetens with Age 
AMARILLO – Diabetes is a serious disease at any age, but it is especially serious for older adults, said Andrew B. Crocker, Texas Cooperative Extension specialist on aging.

August 07 2007
Get the Most from Your Exercise Investment 
COLLEGE STATION – The longest journey may begin with a single step, but Texas Cooperative Extension experts suggest that the road to better health starts with these six:

August 06 2007
Exercise Saves Dollars as Well as Lives 
COLLEGE STATION – Regular physical activity is good for physical – and fiscal – health, said Dr. Carol Rice, Texas Cooperative Extension health specialist. That's because the lack of exercise can be expensive for both individuals and communities.

June 20 2007
Managing Medications Critical to Overall Health Care and Cost 
AMARILLO – Prescription and non-prescription medications are important for good health, but without proper management they may have unintended side-effects, said a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.

June 11 2007
Can’t Stand the Heat? Stay Out of the Tanning Booth 
COLLEGE STATION – All tans are created equal, no matter what the source of the damaging ultraviolet rays, said a Texas Cooperative Extension expert.

May 29 2007
Texas A&M System Regents Approve Organizational Changes 
COLLEGE STATION — The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents has approved several organizational changes and appointments recommended by Chancellor Michael D. McKinney, M.D.

May 29 2007
Texas A&M System Regents Approve Organizational Changes 
COLLEGE STATION — The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents has approved several organizational changes and appointments recommended by Chancellor Michael D. McKinney, M.D.

February 27, 2007
Health Literacy Is Communication Tool for Patients, Doctors 
AMARILLO – If you've ever ended a conversation with a health care provider just as confused as you were at its beginning, you know why health literacy is so important. That's the word from Andrew Crocker, Texas Cooperative Extension gerontology specialist.

February 23, 2007
Living With Diabetes? Take Care of Yourself 
COLLEGE STATION – A diagnosis of diabetes is for life, said Dr. Carol Rice, Texas Cooperative Extension health specialist. But that diagnosis is easier to live with, thanks to blood glucose monitoring, she said.

January 18, 2007
Secondhand Smoke Harms Smoker’s Loved Ones 
COLLEGE STATION – In addition to harming their own health, smokers' habits harm the health of their loved ones, said Courtney Schoessow, Texas Cooperative Extension program specialist for health education and development.

January 04, 2007
Chicken Pox Virus May Manifest Itself as Shingles in Older Adults 
AMARILLO – The same virus that causes chicken pox can cause shingles in adults, said a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.

January 01, 2007
Nothing Normal About Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus 
AMARILLO – Normal pressure hydrocephalus, which is thought to be a cause of dementia, can occur in people of any age but it is most common in the elderly population, said a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.

December 28, 2006
Start Off the New Year on the Right Foot: Shoe Fit Matters 
COLLEGE STATION – If getting in shape is on your list of New Year's resolutions this year, the first step is making sure the shoe fits, said Texas Cooperative Extension experts.

November 20, 2006
Health Insurance Act Keeps Medical Records Personal 
AMARILLO – The initials HIPAA have been showing up in health-related news stories or information from health care providers. That stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. But what exactly does that mean?

November 17, 2006
Enrollment Period for Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Ends Dec. 31 
COLLEGE STATION – It's that time of year again. No, not the holiday season, although that's coming too. It's time for the annual open enrollment period for Medicare Part D, otherwise known as the prescription drug benefit, said Dr. Joyce Cavanagh, Texas Cooperative Extension family economics specialist. The open enrollment period is from Nov. 15 to Dec. 31 each year.

November 07, 2006
Home Oxygen Therapy Gives Freedom to Patients with Breathing Conditions 
AMARILLO -- More people are using oxygen therapy outside the hospital, permitting them to lead more active, productive lives, said a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.

November 02, 2006
Is It the Flu? Or Not? 
COLLEGE STATION – Cooler weather brings seasonal events: football, falling leaves and ... flu shots.

August 18, 2006
Vega’s Research Focuses on Preventing Foodborne Illnesses 
COLLEGE STATION – Fruits and vegetables can play a vital role in maintaining health. Unfortunately they can also play a part in some uncomfortable illnesses, said a recent doctoral graduate from Texas A&M University.

August 16, 2006
Osteoporosis Can Be Slowed or Prevented 
AMARILLO – An easily broken bone or noticeable decline in height could be signs of osteoporosis, said a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.

July 21, 2006
j-rodgers 
EL PASO – Sun safety education is crucial in the battle against skin cancer, especially at a young age. That is why Texas Cooperative Extension is teaming up with the El Paso parks and recreation department to provide a "sun safety" program to children participating in the city's summer camp.

July 20, 2006
Know Your Numbers: Tracking Medical Lab Results 
COLLEGE STATION – So you've decided to take better care of yourself and have been to the doctor for a check-up. You've been prodded, poked, weighed and measured. Routine lab tests have been done and the results are in.

July 11, 2006
Congestive Heart Failure is Treatable 
AMARILLO – Congestive heart failure sounds fatal, but is actually a treatable condition, according to a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.

July 04, 2006
Study Shows You Can Have Your (Beef) Fat and Eat It Too 
COLLEGE STATION – A recent Texas Agricultural Experiment Station study indicates cattle fed longer on certain diets will produce beef with more of the "good" kind of fat.

July 03, 2006
Standing on Your Own: Help Prevent Osteoporosis 
COLLEGE STATION – Millions of people are suffering from a debilitating medical condition, and millions more could be at risk, said Texas Cooperative Extension experts.

June 28, 2006
Sleep Apnea: When Loud Snoring Is No Joke 
COLLEGE STATION – Snoring ... it's the punch line for a million jokes. But for people with sleep apnea, it's no laughing matter, said Texas Cooperative Extension experts.

April 28, 2006
Minding P’s and Q’s Means Getting Zzzz’s Too 
COLLEGE STATION – Quick quiz: What one simple step might help you concentrate better, protect you from serious health conditions and slow the aging process?

April 10, 2006
Alcohol Abuse Not Just a Younger Generation Problem 
AMARILLO - Underage drinking is a large problem in America and much effort is focused on its prevention, said a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist. However, older adults may be at a higher risk for alcohol abuse.

April 03, 2006
Spring is in Bloom: Can Allergy Season be Far Behind? 
COLLEGE STATION - Spring has arrived. Birds are singing, flowers are blooming, leaves are greening.

March 17, 2006
When Dietary Changes Are Just What the Doctor Ordered ... 
COLLEGE STATION – Not all medicine comes in pill form. Sometimes doctor's orders involve a trip to the grocery store and not the pharmacy, said a Texas Cooperative Extension nutrition expert.

March 08, 2006
When Reading Labels, Don’t Stop at Food Items 
COLLEGE STATION – Careful consumers read food labels, but they shouldn't stop there, said a Texas Cooperative Extension expert.

February 23, 2006
Fort Hood, Texas A&M University System Celebrate Partnership 
KILLEEN – Appreciation for those in the military services is nothing new for the Texas A&M University System, said a Texas Cooperative Extension military program representative at a Feb. 20 luncheon in Killeen celebrating Fort Hood.

February 22, 2006
Healthful Eating Habits Should Start Early 
COLLEGE STATION – Healthful eating habits should start early in life, said Dr. Sharon Robinson, Texas Cooperative Extension nutrition specialist.

February 13, 2006
Reverse Mortgages Call for Careful Consideration 
AMARILLO – Home owners or their heirs could owe a lot of money and have little equity left when a reverse mortgage becomes due and payable, cautioned a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.

December 13, 2005
F.A.S.T. Action Can Improve Recovery from a Stroke 
AMARILLO – Stroke is the third-leading cause of death in the United States after heart disease and cancer. F.A.S.T. action is important to recover from a stroke, said a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.

December 09, 2005
Holidays are the Time for Sharing, but Not for Sharing Germs 
COLLEGE STATION – Ah, the holiday season ... time for sharing joy and laughter, good food, good friends and good times. Unfortunately, this is also the season for sharing germs, said an expert from Texas Cooperative Extension.

November 16, 2005
Medicare Part D Prescription Plan, The Rest of the Story 
AMARILLO – Reduced prescription costs are the goal of the new Medicare Part D program. But potential users may need to take some time to figure out how the plan will work best for them, said one Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.

November 03, 2005
Preparing for Flu Season Nothing to Sneeze At 
COLLEGE STATION – In spite of widespread news reports, avian influenza isn't a problem in this country yet, said Dr. Carol Rice, Texas Cooperative Extension health specialist. Avian influenza – also known as ‘bird flu' – could have the potential to become the next pandemic, according to recent reports.

August 03, 2005
Enjoy the Tastes of Summer Without Worries of Foodborne Illness 
COLLEGE STATION – Peaches, plums, apricots, cherries, berries and melons in various sizes, shapes and colors: The summer heat may be scorching, but the produce of the season can make it worthwhile.

June 17, 2005
Irresistible Baby Animals Can Be Covered with Germs 
COLLEGE STATION – Kittens, puppies, chicks, lambs, ducklings, calves ... baby animals are hard to resist. That's why petting areas at zoos and fairs are so popular.

June 15, 2005
Summer Safety Begins With Sun Screen 
COLLEGE STATION – School is out for summer. Hot weather means shorts, shades and sandals. But before donning lightweight summer clothes, do a little basic cover-up, said a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.

June 02, 2005
Researcher Studies How Bone Density Affects Health 
COLLEGE STATION – In April the crew of the International Space Station finished its six-month rotation. According to CBS News, the returning space travelers will have about a month's worth of "intense physical therapy" in order to readjust to gravity. (Http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/04/25/tech/main690582.shtml)

April 18, 2005
When Shopping for Lower Prescription Costs, Do Your Homework 
COLLEGE STATION - Health care in this country can be described in many ways, but ‘inexpensive' isn't one of them.

April 11, 2005
Healthy Feet: A Step in the Right Direction 
AMARILLO - The leg bone's connected to the ankle bone and the ankle bone's connected to the foot bone. And that's where care really counts, especially as people get older.

April 07, 2005
For Better Health, Put One Over the Plate 
COLLEGE STATION – To eat a more healthful diet, start at the bottom – of the plate.

April 06, 2005
Spring into Tractor Safety 
COLLEGE STATION - Annual state vehicle inspections aren't required for farm tractors, but farmers and ranchers need to make a commitment to check them for potential safety problems just the same.

February 28, 2005
Beathard Wins Texas Dietetic Association Award 
COLLEGE STATION – Ask Karen Beathard what's the best part of her job, and she'll say it's working with the students.

February 25, 2005
Beathard Wins Texas Dietetic Association Award 
COLLEGE STATION – Ask Karen Beathard what's the best part of her job, and she'll say it's working with the students.

February 24, 2005
Murano Urges Food Safety Policies Based On Science 
ARLINGTON, Va. – Policymakers can only handle food safety issues adequately if they seek science-based answers, a former U.S. undersecretary of Agriculture said today.

February 23, 2005
Medicare Changes Planned For Next Year 
AMARILLO – The new year is only a couple of months old. But it's not too early to start getting ready for Medicare changes scheduled for 2006, said a Texas Cooperative Extension program specialist.

February 17, 2005
Food Choices Can Affect Health In More Ways Than One 
COLLEGE STATION – You've read the stories about improving health through proper nutrition and exercise, and you're all ready to get started. You read about the updated Food Guide Pyramid from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and are determined to use it as your basis for a more healthful diet. You have decided to do everything you can to improve your health.

February 16, 2005
Depression Knows No Age Limit 
AMARILLO – Life is full of changes. But as a person ages, those changes may come more frequently and be harder to face, said an expert from Texas Cooperative Extension.

January 07, 2005
Protein Transformation Gives New Twist To Medical Research 
COLLEGE STATION -- It was a transforming moment. Researchers could barely believe their eyes.

January 04, 2005
Do Well, Be Well: Extension Helps Hundreds Learn To Manage Diabetes 
COLLEGE STATION -- When Cecil McCormick of Hawley was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes about nine years ago, he tried to argue his way out of it.

October 29, 2004
Keep Well This Winter Even Without Flu Shot 
COLLEGE STATION – Flu shots are in short supply this year.

October 14, 2004
You Never Outgrow Your Need For Good Dental Care 
AMARILLO –A great set of pearly whites is not an unreachable goal, even if some of them were made in a dental lab, said a Texas Cooperative Extension expert.

August 30, 2004
Do Homework When Choosing Assisted Living Facility 
AMARILLO – In August, news sources across the country included reports on:

August 11, 2004
Say That Again? New Technology Can Help Age-Old Problem 
AMARILLO – Loss of hearing is a common complaint among older people.

June 24, 2004
Exercise Can Be Life-Saver 
COLLEGE STATION – You've heard the experts' advice about how exercise, when combined with a healthful diet and other positive lifestyle choices, can help you lose weight, lower cholesterol, firm up muscles, and improve heart and lung health, right?

April 29, 2004
Extension Program To Help Busy Adults "Fit In" Exercise 
TYLER – Low-carb versus low fat; the Palm Beach diet versus The Zone. There's a lot diet plans out there preaching different philosophies of losing weight, but there's one weight-loss method everyone agrees on -- exercise – says a regional program director with Texas Cooperative Extension.

April 16, 2004
Role Of Fruit, Vegetables In Cancer Prevention Studied 
COLLEGE STATION – Mama always said: Eat your vegetables; they're good for you.

April 15, 2004
Summer Skin Care Can Be Literal Lifesaver 
COLLEGE STATION – Break out the shorts and sandals – spring has officially arrived and summer can't be far behind.

April 08, 2004
Eating Healthy With Diabetes Is Easier,tastier Than You Think 
EL PASO -- In addition to medical treatment and a new style of living, diabetes, comes with widespread myths and misunderstandings, especially when it comes to foods. The good news is eating well with diabetes is not only easy, it's tasty too.

February 23, 2004
Parents Teach Children Healthy Living Habits 
COLLEGE STATION – Your children are watching you. Your actions are speaking to them louder than your words ever will, said Dr. Steve Green, Texas Cooperative Extension child development specialist. And when it comes to developing healthy habits, parents influence their children more than anyone else.

February 18, 2004
Children’s Nutrition Expo Coming To Houston’s Children’s Museum 
HOUSTON – In celebration of National Nutrition Month, four volunteer organizations will present the free Children's Nutrition Expo, on Feb. 28 at Houston's Children's Museum, 1500 Binz.

February 10, 2004
Adults Can Help Children Overcome Obesity 
COLLEGE STATION – Childhood obesity is no laughing matter. "Supersize portions are leading to supersize kids and supersize health problems," said Dr. Debra Reed, Texas Cooperative Extension nutrition specialist. "According to the 1999-2000 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 15 percent of children and adolescents from 6 to 19 years old are overweight," she said. "This represents a nearly three-fold increase since the 1960s."

February 09, 2004
Medicinal Herbs: Take With Grain Of Salt 
WACO – When it comes to herbal remedies, a spoonful of information may help the medicine go down – or not.

January 27, 2004
Non-Smokers Harmed By Secondhand Smoke 
COLLEGE STATION – Offices, restaurants, government agencies and public buildings all have one thing in common – most of them are non-smoking zones.

December 31, 2003
Take Care To Lessen Chances Of Cold, Flu 
AMARILLO – Flu season seems to be particularly worrisome this year, according to news reports, especially since supplies of vaccine are running short.

December 24, 2003
Vegetables That Prevent May Ultimately Cure Some Cancers 
COLLEGE STATION – Broccoli, cabbage, turnips and mustard greens. A dose a day keeps most cancers away.

December 24, 2003
Texas Fall, Winter Gardening Good For Health 
COLLEGE STATION – Take the plunge now – with cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower transplants – and a healthy harvest of these cancer-preventing vegetables will be ready to serve within two or three months, Texas Cooperative Extension horticulturists advise.

December 01, 2003
Health: Problems With Older Eyes 
AMARILLO – Older may mean wiser, but the clearer vision that comes with age and wisdom is only philosophical.

October 30, 2003
Low Blood Sugar Is Concern Too 
COLLEGE STATION – What goes up must come down – that old statement isn't necessarily true for everything, but people with insulin-dependent diabetes need to keep it especially in mind.

October 10, 2003
Celebrity Chefs To Demonstrate Fast But Healthy Meal Preparation Oct. 14 
HOUSTON -- One common issue for dieters is that they want to eat healthy, but learning how to prepare quick meals is often a challenge, since healthy eating calls for cooking methods that take longer, such as boiling, steaming, broiling and others.

October 10, 2003
Conquering Obesity Is Community Effort 
COLLEGE STATION – Like the weather, the topic of overweight in children is a hot topic of conversation these days.

September 30, 2003
Good Dental Care: Something To Sink Your Teeth Into 
COLLEGE STATION – Good dental care is something to sink your teeth into. And you're never too young to start. According to the American Dental Association, children need strong, healthy teeth in order to chew properly, speak clearly and give shape to their faces.

June 25, 2003
Keep In Touch: Know Your Nails 
COLLEGE STATION – They are more than just fashion accessories.

June 25, 2003
Good Skin Health: Here’s The Skinny 
COLLEGE STATION – Weighing in somewhere around 8 pounds, it's the largest organ in the human body, according to the American Medical Association.

June 18, 2003
Project Hope Brings Health 
PRAIRIE VIEW – Working together brings hope.

December 20, 2002
Programs Of The Month To Be Offered In DFW Metroplex 
DALLAS - Texas Cooperative Extension in Dallas, Denton and Tarrant counties will host Programs of the Month as a part of the Wellness in the City efforts beginning in January. Wellness in the City is a new educational campaign that encourages families to make healthy choices to improve their quality of life.

August 16, 2002
Media Advisory: Multi-City West Nile Virus Video Confab 
WHY: West Nile Virus is an "emerging" epidemic that could spread throughout the United States, according to officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Seven people have died from the virus in Louisiana, and humans have contracted the virus in six states and the District of Columbia. The virus has been found in animals in 36 states.

August 13, 2002
Extension Helps Found Immunization Clinic 
EL CAMPO – When recent studies showed Texas ranked last in the nation in the numbers of childhood immunizations, some concerned philanthropists decided to do something about it.

August 07, 2002
'Aching Back' Is Common – But Painful – Complaint 
COLLEGE STATION – For many Americans, "oh, my aching back" is more than just an expression. In fact, each year about 12 million visits to doctors' offices are conducted in search of relief from back pain, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and about 80 percent of the population will feel aching backs during their lifetimes.

June 26, 2002
Rapid And Reliable Detection Of Salmonella In Poultry 
COLLEGE STATION - Methods aimed at targeting levels of air-borne Salmonella in poultry houses are being designed by Texas A&M University poultry science researchers.

October 03, 2001
Research Targets Deadly Copper Disease In Infants 
COLLEGE STATION – Cells in the placenta, brain and intestine are linked to Menke's disease in babies, researchers at the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station discovered.

July 09, 2001
Walk Across Texas Helping Children Stay Fit 
COLLEGE STATION – On May 28, the Texas Legislature sent Senate Bill 19 to the governor's office for approval. The bill, authored by Sen. Jane Nelson (R-Flower Mound), is designed to return physical exercise to its place as part of the regular school day in Texas.

June 19, 2001
New Cholesterol-Lowering Guidelines Explained 
COLLEGE STATION – The middle-aged woman was a little concerned.

June 18, 2001
Citrus Pectin May Help Prevent Prostate Cancer 
WESLACO — A study published in the June issue of the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry suggests that a component in citrus pectin may help prevent prostate cancer.

Breast Cancer Preventive Drug an Option for Women at High Risk
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Drinking Water Essential During Hot Weather
- August 20, 1998 -

Lyme Disease Still a Concern in Texas
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Save Your Skin From Sunburn
- June 25, 1997 -

Seminar to Offer Ways to Cope with `Silent Disease' Osteoporosis
- March 20, 1997 -

Extension Program Brings Health to the Office
- January 25, 1997 -

Texas A&M Researchers Look to Plants as a Way to Treat, Prevent Prostate Cancer
- July 1996 -

Study Looks at Lifestyle Changes of Those with Diabetes
- October 25, 1995 -

A Look at Mexican-Americans' Diets And Diabetes
October 25, 1995

Many with Diabetes Are Not Taking Steps to Stay Healthy
- October 25, 1995 -

Complications From Diabetes Take Toll on American Lives
- October 25, 1995 -