Jul 13, 2026

An associate professor in Kansas State University’s School of Health Sciences directs a lab that focuses on teaching individual behavior change strategies and developing support systems to enhance adoption and maintenance of physical activity. Dr. Emily Mailey, the Director of K-State’s Physical Activity...

Jul 6, 2026

The 2026 student survey results from Kansas Communities That Care shows positive trends continue in terms of mental health and substance use, while bullying at school or  cyberbullying remain consistent or slightly below 2025. Kansas Health Foundation’s Distinguished Professor of Community Health at Kansas State...

Jun 29, 2026

The New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite that did hundreds of millions of dollars of damage across Texas in in the 1960s and ’70s, had been considered eradicated from the U.S. for decades. However, it has returned and poses a serious threat to cattle, wildlife and pets. Because it could move into Kansas, plans...

Jun 22, 2026

Estate planning is defined as the process of arranging your affairs to meet your objectives regarding the use, conservation, and disposal of your property. However, a K-State Research and Extension family resource management and wellness agent says it’s also a gift that you can give your family. Renae Riedy (reed-ee)...

Jun 15, 2026

The American Psychological Association has done quite a bit of research on what extreme heat does to us and how we respond to extreme heat. Elaine Johannes, the Kansas Health Foundation’s Distinguished Professor of Community Health at Kansas State University, says the findings show that extreme heat puts mental health...