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K-State Extension Helps Combat Food Insecurity

Jul 27, 2026

Kansas State University Extension is piecing together a statewide network of programs to strengthen local food systems, while ensuring Kansans have access to healthy food now and in the future. K-State Extension focuses its statewide outreach on five primary challenge areas: global food systems, water and natural...

Heat-Related Problems for Older Adults

Jul 20, 2026

As the summer heat continues, it’s important to remember that we all need to stay cool and hydrated. However, this is especially true for people aged 65 years or older. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, older adults are more prone to heat-related health problems. K-State Extension adult...

K-State Research Focuses on How To Reduce Sedentary Habits

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...

Survey Shows Hopeful Signs for Kansas Youth

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...