OUTDOORS: Fall Migratory Bird Seasons Set
The Missouri Department of Conservation has announced the 2022-23 season dates and bag limits for migratory game birds and waterfowl. Hunters can now plan and prepare for fall hunting well in advance.
April 2022
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How To Protect Vision Right Now
The prospect of vision loss is not typically a concern for most people until a decline in visual acuity becomes noticeable. Vision changes as a person ages, and it also may be affected by injury. But there are entirely preventable factors that contribute to poor vision or diminished eye health as well. Taking inventory of behaviors that put eyes at risk, and making important changes, can safeguard the eyes for as long as possible.
How To Corral Spring Allergies
Spring is synonymous with rebirth. Each spring, flowers begin to bloom again, grass starts to grow and people from all walks of life rekindle their love affair with the great outdoors. Spring also marks the return of a familiar foe: allergies.
How To Plan A Special Mother’s Day As Pandemic Restrictions Are Lifted
Mother's Day has felt a little less than normal over the last couple of years. The COVID-19 pandemic led to the cancellation of many Mother's Day gatherings in 2020, and while things felt more familiar in 2021, this year may mark the most normal Mother's Day celebrations since 2019.
Signs Of Electrical Problems In A Home
Homeowners know that all sorts of issues can affect a home. Issues can run the gamut from the merely annoying to the unsafe. Electrical issues fall into the latter category, posing a significant safety hazard if left unchecked.
Signs And Symptoms Of Lyme Disease
Various organisms can transmit harmful bacteria. That includes ticks, which are tiny parasites that feed on blood.
Did You Know?
The Electrical Safety Foundation International reports that home electrical fires account for an estimated 51,000 fires each year. Those fires exact a significant human and financial toll, causing roughly 500 deaths and more than 1,400 injuries while leading to $1.3 billion in property damage. Smoke detectors are an important safety feature that may not prevent fires, but they can prevent deaths caused by home fires. In fact, the ESFI reports that 65 percent of home fire deaths result from fires in homes with no working smoke detectors.
Gastrointestinal Issues Linked With Anxiety, Social Withdrawal For Kids With Autism
Children with autism spectrum disorder tend to experience gastrointestinal issues, such as constipation and stomach pain, at a higher rate than their neurotypical peers. Some also experience other internalizing symptoms at the same time, including stress, anxiety, depression and social withdrawal. Until now, no studies have examined the causal relationship between gastrointestinal symptoms and internalizing symptoms.
MDC Reports Final CWD Results For 2021 Deer Season
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reports that it sampled and tested more than 32,000 deer for chronic wasting disease (CWD) between July 2021 and April 2022. Of the more than 32,000 deer sampled, 86 tested positive for CWD. T hose deer bring the total number of CWD cases found in the state to 292 since the first case in wild deer was found by MDC in early 2012. Including recent sampling efforts, MDC has collected more than 210,000 tissue samples for CWD testing since the disease was first detected.
Bussman Places Second In Swine Production
Sevilla Bussman of the Marceline FFA Chapter received the second-place Missouri FFA Swine Production Placement Proficiency Award at the 94th Missouri FFA Convention. Proficiency awards recognize FFA members who excel as agricultural entrepreneurs, employees or volunteers while gaining hands-on career experience.