March 20, 2010    

For Agriculture, Family, 4-H/Youth Development needs and issues . . . Extension is the major educational outreach arm of South Dakota State University, serving the people of South Dakota by helping them apply unbiased, scientific knowledge to improve their lives. Continuing partnerships with county, state, and federal governments are made possible by the land-grant mandate that empowers Extension to offer educational information, programs, and services in response to local issues and needs.

  

02-26-10
March 4 “On Call” focuses on answering a wide variety of health questions

Not everyone is a medical expert. The next episode of "On Call" will give people a chance to talk to health professionals and get answers on nearly any topic.

If you're looking for a miracle cure-all, consider exercise. It can help prevent diabetes, heart problems, and even some cancers.

The skin is the human body's largest organ, with a weight of between 6-9 pounds, and a surface area of about two square yards. It's vulnerable to a variety of diseases that can appear in the form of bacterial, viral, and even fungal infections.

Doctors call it hypertension, but most of us know high blood pressure is nothing to take lightly. It can indicate a wide range of underlying health issues.