Are you concerned about the H1N1 flu (swine flu) outbreak? Read more about the virus, how to prevent it, and what to do if you think you or someone in your family has it. 
Eighty-nine Missouri 4-H members modeled clothing they made or bought during the Hollywood-themed State 4-H Fashion Revue at MU Sept. 12. Mizzou 4-H members also conducted workshops.
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Health-care professionals: Solidify your value to your employer and patients by keeping up your continuing education units in medicine, nursing or other health professions topics.
By the end of a three-day Bat Blitz in southeast Missouri, participants had recorded data on 623 bats, including representatives of several endangered, vulnerable or seldom-seen species. Watch the video. 
Entomologist Richard Houseman confirms red imported fire ant mounds in the Bootheel. The exotic species has spread throughout the southeastern U.S. and has cost affected states billions. 
At Safety Acres Day in St. Joseph, MU Extension's Robert Kelly shows the extreme force needed to rescue someone from a grain bin. MU Extension offers rural safety and health programs statewide. 
Bought a new home or wondering if your current home has adequate coverage? Learn all about homeowners insurance including types of policies, definitions of common terms and cost-saving measures. 
Bill Junk, president of St. Joseph-based DT Search & Designs LLC, found the advice of procurement specialist Donna Leonard invaluable in the pursuit of contracts for a military communications system. 
From yard work to yoga, learn how to be more active in your daily life. Most health benefits occur with at least two and a half hours of moderate-intensity physical activity a week. 
Grandparents who find themselves as parents for the second time are not alone. According to the 2000 Census, more than 2.4 million grandparents were the primary caregiver of a grandchild. 
Gardening with others can be both rewarding and challenging. Use the Community Gardening Toolkit to plan, enhance and sustain your community gardening project. 