Getting blood pressure under control
High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke, both of which are leading causes of death in the U.S. Many with uncontrolled high blood pressure don’t know they have it....
View ArticleFlu shot: Your best bet for avoiding influenza
This year’s annual flu shot will offer protection against the pandemic H1N1 flu (swine flu) virus, in addition to two other influenza viruses that are expected to be in circulation this fall and...
View ArticleStress, depression and the holidays: Tips for coping
Stress and depression can ruin your holidays and hurt your health. Being realistic, planning ahead and seeking support can help ward off stress and depression. TSCRA Insurance Services provides this...
View ArticleStrokes can still strike the young
Kevin Sorbo, who starred in the television series “Hercules”, was only 38 when he suffered 3 strokes. It was a difficult way to learn that a stroke can strike anyone at any time. Sorbo shared his story...
View ArticleWorld Diabetes Day designed to raise awareness
Nov. 14 is World Diabetes Day, sponsored by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF). Their hope is that by raising awareness and educating people about diabetes, people that have a chance to...
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Chagas disease reaching north, attacking South Texas
In 2011, health officials warned that Chagas disease was headed north from Latin America, and now San Antonio’s Animal Care Services is seeing it in a few animals, specifically young puppies. People...
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Swedish ag authorities recommend tax to reduce meat consumption
Experts on the Swedish Board of Agriculture produced a report in late January that essentially states there are environmental and health benefits to eating more vegetables and less meat. The report,...
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FDA: Rules protect from BSE, but comment period reopens
The Food and Drug Administration is reopening the comment period for the interim final rule entitled ‘Use of Materials Derived From Cattle in Human Food and Cosmetics.’ The interim final rule protects...
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Celebrate National Nutrition Month with beef
Source: The Daily Republic March is National Nutrition Month and America’s favorite protein, beef, is here to help you celebrate in a delicious and easy way. Recognized by the 2010 Dietary Guidelines...
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Lightning Safety week is June 23-29: When thunder roars, go indoors!
Summer is the peak season for one of the nation's deadliest weather phenomena--lightning. This is why June 23 to 29 has been named lightning safety week by the National Weather Service. Though...
View ArticleBeef products recalled due to possible foreign matter contamination
Source: USDA - Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) HEB Meat Processing, a San Antonio establishment, is recalling approximately 75,465 pounds of various fresh beef products because they may be...
View ArticleNew hantavirus cases trigger precaution reminder
Source: Texas Department of State Health Services Two recent cases of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) were confirmed in residents of the Texas Panhandle and South Plains, bringing the year’s total...
View ArticleTexas doctors issue warning about poisonous caterpillars
Doctors are cautioning residents to avoid a small, furry caterpillar whose bite can cause severe pain and dangerous allergic reactions. Read more at The Houston Chronicle…
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New mosquito-borne virus disease found in south Central Texas
Source: AgriLife Today Chikungunya, a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes, has been identified in five Texas counties — four of them in South Central Texas — and may become endemic to the state,...
View ArticleUS sets new ground beef procedures to stop E. Coli outbreaks
The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Wednesday announced new procedures for detecting and removing unsafe ground beef from grocery stores and suppliers as part of efforts to prevent potentially deadly...
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McDonalds to curtail antibiotic use
Source: Drovers Cattle Network McDonald’s this week announced a plan to source poultry raised without antibiotics important to human medicine. At the same time, the company also introduced its Global...
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USDA finalizes rule to require labeling of mechanically tenderized beef...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced on Wednesday, May 13, new labeling requirements for raw or partially cooked beef products that have been...
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AgriLife Extension experts: Texans should expect mosquito population explosion
Anticipating a significant increase in the state’s mosquito population, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service entomologists are offering tips on how Texans can help slow mosquito breeding in...
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USDA takes first step to import fresh beef from Brazil, Argentina
Fresh beef from Brazil and Argentina will be allowed into the United States under amended regulations that specify conditions to mitigate risk of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), the U.S. Department of...
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Understanding chagas disease
Source: AgriLife Today To keep both animals and humans protected from Chagas disease, Texas A&M University System entities have been studying the parasite-host-vector interaction at sites in South...
View ArticleTSCRA Insurance Services has your Medicare supplements covered
Did you know TSCRA Insurance Services offers Medicare supplements? Regardless of your current insurance provider, if you’re about to turn 65, call us at 1-800-252-2849 for more information. TSCRA...
View ArticleBack-to-school health checklist
Shuffling your child back to school these days takes more than a new wardrobe and a shiny apple. What about the dizzying array of immunizations? Hearing and vision tests? Special instructions for the...
View ArticleWest Nile virus: What you need to know
West Nile virus is a potentially serious illness and has been hitting North Texas especially hard this year. Experts believe the virus is established as a seasonal epidemic in North America that flares...
View ArticleHer guide to a heart attack: Recognizing female heart attack symptoms
Many doctors-and women themselves–still don’t realize that female heart attack symptoms can look very different than those of men. This is why everyone should know what other symptoms and signs could...
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TDA Market Recap, Jan. 5, 2016
Source: texasagriculture.gov For the two-week holiday ending Jan. 2, 2016, Texas feeder cattle auction prices were not available, as reporting locations remained closed through the New Year. Wholesale...
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