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Rooted in tradition, driven by service: OHCE Week brings communities to life

Mon, Apr 21, 2025

The Oklahoma Home and Community Education organization involves 3,000 members statewide and strengthens communities through service and lifelong learning.

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Study: Which foods and drinks are consumed less by those on GLP-1 weight-loss drugs?

Fri, Apr 18, 2025

Jayson Lusk, vice president and dean of OSU Agriculture contributes to a research study on how taking a GLP-1 medication can reduce the intake of certain types of foods.

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Oklahoma Well Owner Network to host “Get Well-Informed” free water testing day

Tue, Apr 08, 2025

Residents in 11 counties in southeast Oklahoma can have their well water tested for free by bringing a water sample to their local OSU Extension office on May 2.

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Free pesticide disposal events set for Duncan, El Reno and Vinita

Fri, Apr 04, 2025

Oklahomans have the opportunity to dispose of unwanted pesticides during the unwanted pesticide disposal days slated in Duncan, El Reno and Vinita.

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OSU Department of Wellness hosts first mental health awareness walk

Fri, Mar 28, 2025

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Farm to You exhibit helps students learn the origin of food

Tue, Mar 25, 2025

OSU Extension's Farm to You exhibits help children learn more about where their food comes from and how food fuels their bodies.

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Establish healthy eating habits during nutrition month

Tue, Mar 04, 2025

Oklahoma State University Extension offers tips on heating healthy during National Nutrition Month.

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Free seminar in March to focus on environmental law enforcement

Tue, Feb 11, 2025

People interested in learning more about environmental law enforcement are invited to participate in a free workshop.

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FDA ban of Red No. 3 dye to take effect in 2027

Thu, Jan 30, 2025

The FDA has banned the use of Red No. 3 dye due to health concerns.

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Taming clutter makes a home safer and more useable

Tue, Jan 28, 2025

Clearing clutter from a home makes it safer and more usable.

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Positive lifestyle behaviors support a healthy immune system

Fri, Jan 24, 2025

Eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly will help maintain a healthy immune system.

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Fight those winter blues with sunlight and fresh air

Mon, Jan 06, 2025

Seasonal depression is common in the winter, but an OSU Extension mental health specialist explains how people can work through it.

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