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K-State expert highlights gut health as key to managing diabetes November is National Diabetes Month By Pat Melgares , K-State Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. -- November marks National Diabetes Month, a time to spotlight one of the most pressing chronic health conditions in the United States. Alongside well-known topics like blood sugar and insulin, A Kansas State University expert also is drawing attention to a lesser-known but powerful player in diabetes management:

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After the Hunt: Food safety begins in the field   K-State food scientist outlines steps for bringing wild game home safely  K-State Extension news service   MANHATTAN, Kan. – October signals a key month for hunters in Kansas and the surrounding region. The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks  lists various starting dates for hunting elk, antelope, deer, Greater Prairie Chicken, snipe, dove, rail, squirrel, rabbit, coyote and even bullfrogs.  While some hunt for trophies,

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Karen Blakeslee Kansas State University Research & Extension-"You Asked It" Most home kitchens have one oven. That reduces space for cooking other tasty dishes for holiday meals. During the holidays, try using another method for cooking the turkey.  Outdoor methods include a grill or smoker, deep fat turkey fryer , and the “Big Green Egg.” Indoor options include an electric roaster, pressure cooker or even the microwave. Can two turkeys be roas

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Are you passionate about early childhood? Do you have a vested interest in the state of early childhood in our community? We'd love to have you join us at our next Early Childhood Task Force meeting on November 4.

The Chase/Morris County Health Departments are thrilled to host the Chase County Health Fair on November 8, 2025 , from 7:30 AM to noon  at CCJSHS . Lab draws by the Morris County Hospital team will be available from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM . This year’s theme centers on healthy living —good nutrition, quality sleep, regular exercise, mental wellness, and enjoying nature. Expect fun activities for all ages, including a cornhole challenge to test your hand-eye coordination! Health