South Dakota Cooperative Extension Service News

March 4 "On Call" focuses on answering a wide variety of health questions

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:23:26 CST

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.

"Exercise: The Best Medicine" is the topic of Feb. 25 "On Call"

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:49:13 CST

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

Acne, athlete's foot and other skin infections to be discussed on Feb. 18 "On Call"

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:57:59 CST

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.

Guest of the Jan. 28 "On Call" program puts the cuff on high blood pressure

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:36:42 CST

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.

Jan. 21 "On Call" program is "all about stomach acid"

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:27:04 CST

Almost everyone has felt the sour pain in their chest after a big supper of chili, tacos, or some other spicy food. But sometimes what we assume is heartburn is much more serious.

Jan. 14 "On Call" program seeks to define disabilities

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:38:42 CST

The Jan. 14 "On Call" will look at how South Dakotans with disabilities cope with the challenges that they face.

Nov. 19 "On Call" program to address H1N1 influenza, epidemics, and preparedness

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:21:08 CST

For 44 weeks, health officials in South Dakota have been tracking the spread of H1N1 flu, and on the Nov. 19 "On CallÒ" program, those officials will update viewers on this pandemic's effects on our state.

Corn leaf aphids showing up in South Dakota cornfields

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:32:17 CST

Corn leaf aphids are showing up in fields in South Dakota, and corn growers should start scouting their fields as soon as possible.

"Pills, pills, pills" the focus of July 30 "On Call"

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:17:24 CST

One is for headaches, one is for blood pressure, and another is taken to relieve depression. Prescription medications and other pills help us every day, but along with benefits come risks.

SDSU publication: Just what is a "farm"?

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:56:10 CST

A new South Dakota State University publication shows the changes in the number, and in the historic definitions, of farming operations in South Dakota.