
2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Written by Dr. Lindsey Haynes-Maslow and Catherine Hill “Make every bite count” is the theme of the newly released 2020-2025 …
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Written by Dr. Lindsey Haynes-Maslow and Catherine Hill “Make every bite count” is the theme of the newly released 2020-2025 …
Radon is an odorless, colorless gas naturally found in soil and rock. The concern with radon is that exposure …
January is National Radon Action Month and as a part of this educational campaign, EPA encourages you to learn about …
Reflection on the past and resolutions for the future are common topics of conversation during early January. Most new …
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has created an updated plan for vaccine administrations for North …
We know that families have spent more time cooking and eating together at home this year and we hope …
Professors at North Carolina State University, Dr. Sarah Bowen, Sociolgy, Dr. Annie Hardison-Moody, Agriculture and Humnan Sciences, and Dr. …
Many families look forward to gathering for traditional holiday celebrations every year. This year, however, requires extra caution. COVID-19 …
Each garden season provides a bounty of delicious and nutritious foods and the fall season is no exception. Apples …
This holiday season, the only thing that should be “stuffed” is the turkey. Many Americans gain between 1 and …
One of my favorite childhood movies was Heidi. There are many versions but I’ve only seen the one made …
The rising interest in home canning and the universal shortage of canning supplies has created quite a buzz of …
La experiencia escolar va a ser diferente este año. Por esto, el departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Carolina …
I hold cloudy memories of the 1970s. I remember that decade being aesthetically challenged, but what I most clearly …
As we continue to navigate and adjust to what seems to be our new normal during this pandemic, you …
Families are managing a lot of stress with hurricane season compounded by COVID-19 health concerns. The Hope4NC Helpline (1-855-587-3463) is a …
During the hottest months of the year, the idea of heating up the kitchen often squelches any motivation to …
NC Foothills Farm Tour 2020 is going virtual! For more information and to stay up-to-date with all the on-farm …
In a previous article, I shared information about preparing for the canning season by gathering all the proper equipment …
The Foothills Health District has issued the following press release dated June 30, 2020: The Rutherford County Health Department …
Foodborne illness is nearly 100 percent preventable if food is handled safely from the time it …
This guide lists the problems that can arise in making sweet gherkin pickles and describes …
This factsheet describes how to safely thaw frozen foods.
This publication describes how to recognize a child's readiness for toilet learning and how parents …
This publication offers tips on dealing with stress.
Expressing feelings can lead to improved interpersonal relationships.
One of the more enjoyable Christmas traditions is to replant a living Christmas tree into …
This publication provides definitions of the Program Planning and Evaluation Model and the Reactive Programming …