Avoid the H1N1 flu
Avoid the H1N1 flu virus

Are you concerned about the H1N1 flu (swine flu) outbreak? Read more about the virus, how to prevent it, and what to do if you think you or someone in your family has it. Read more

4-H'ers take a stroll on the red carpet
4-H'ers take a stroll on the red carpet

Eighty-nine Missouri 4-H members modeled clothing they made or bought during the Hollywood-themed State 4-H Fashion Revue at MU Sept. 12. Mizzou 4-H members also conducted workshops.Read more

Degrees, courses and continuing education: A rural nurse with a patient
Career check-up

Health-care professionals: Solidify your value to your employer and patients by keeping up your continuing education units in medicine, nursing or other health professions topics.

Natural resources: Biologist Bree McMurray examines a red bat at the August 2009 Bat Blitz in Wappapello, Mo.
Bat Blitz nets more than 600

By the end of a three-day Bat Blitz in southeast Missouri, participants had recorded data on 623 bats, including representatives of several endangered, vulnerable or seldom-seen species. Watch the video. Read more

Lawn and garden: Red imported fire ants
Red imported fire ants found in Bootheel

Entomologist Richard Houseman confirms red imported fire ant mounds in the Bootheel. The exotic species has spread throughout the southeastern U.S. and has cost affected states billions. Read more

Agriculture: Children learn farm safety firsthand
Children learn farm safety firsthand

At Safety Acres Day in St. Joseph, MU Extension's Robert Kelly shows the extreme force needed to rescue someone from a grain bin. MU Extension offers rural safety and health programs statewide. Read more

Home and consumer life: Consumer guide to homeowners insurance
Shopping for homeowners insurance

Bought a new home or wondering if your current home has adequate coverage? Learn all about homeowners insurance including types of policies, definitions of common terms and cost-saving measures. Read more

Business and careers: Jan Swaney, Longitude Health Inc.
SBTDC helps wellness company promote healthy lifestyles

Dr. Jan Swaney, co-founder and chief medical officer of Longitude Health Inc. in Columbia, has received guidance from the MU SBTDC staff in pursuit of grant funding from the National Institutes of Health. Read more

Nutrition and health: MyActivity Pyramid for Adults
Active adults

From yard work to yoga, learn how to be more active in your daily life. Most health benefits occur with at least two and a half hours of moderate-intensity physical activity a week. Read more

Families and relationships: Grandparents as  parents
Grandparents raising grandchildren

Grandparents who find themselves as parents for the second time are not alone. According to the 2000 Census, more than 2.4 million grandparents were the primary caregiver of a grandchild. Read more

Community and leadership: Community gardening toolkit
Many hands make light work

Gardening with others can be both rewarding and challenging. Use the Community Gardening Toolkit to plan, enhance and sustain your community gardening project. Read more

Invest in time not toys for babies

With the holidays around the corner, parents and grandparents are thinking about gift-giving opportunities. Read more

How to avoid burnout and improve time management

There are some strategies a business owner can use to avoid burnout and improve time management. Read more

Purchasing, thawing and cooking your turkey

The first decision you need to make is whether you will purchase a fresh or frozen turkey. Read more

MU opens experimental winery

The goal is to provide information on varieties to grow and cultural practices to enhance efficiency and profitability for the industry .Watch the video. Read more

10 healthy fall fruits and vegetables

To stay healthy and ward off diseases, it’s important to include fruits and vegetables in your diet year-round. Read more

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