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Music once again will waft through the trees at The Botanic Garden at Oklahoma State University when the monthly Concerts in the Garden series begins May 14.
Read moreGrocery meat counters are filled with beef steaks labeled Choice, and while many consumers rightfully associate the label as a good choice for grilling or the stovetop, they might not be familiar with industry quality standards behind the designation.
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This week, 1 Oklahoma county is in the “orange” risk level, 64 are in the “yellow” risk level, and 12 are in the “green” risk level for the COVID-19 Risk Level System. OSDH continues to monitor closely the statewide hospitalization trends for COVID-19.
Read moreThe World Health Organization states that there are certain risk factors that elevate the likelihood of engaging in or being victimized by youth violence. Individuals who are exposed early to alcohol, drugs and tobacco and who may come from homes where crime is prevalent may be more inclined to engage in violent behaviors. Low commitment to school and conduct or behavioral disorders also can increase the chances of being involved in youth violence. Children who can be violent also may come from homes that have inconsistent supervision and disciplinary practices, or a low level of attachment between parents and children.
Read moreThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability of $92.2 million in competitive grant funding under the 2018 Farm Bill’s Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP). The LAMP grants announced today are funded through the Farmers Market program as part of USDA’s Pandemic Assistance for Producers Initiative. USDA launched this initiative in March to address shortfalls and disparities in how assistance was distributed in previous COVID-19 assistance packages, with a specific focus on strengthening outreach to underserved producers and communities and small and medium agricultural operations. These grants support the development, coordination and expansion of direct producer-to-consumer marketing, local and regional food markets and enterprises and value-added agricultural products.
Read moreAndrew T. Hattersley, DBE, FMedSci, FRS, has been named the recipient of the 2021 Harold Hamm International Prize for Biomedical Research in Diabetes. Hattersley, Professor of Molecular Medicine, University of Exeter Medical School, U.K., was nominated by Alvin Powers, M.D., Vanderbilt University; and Juleen Zierath, Ph.D., Karolinska Institute, Sweden, and University of Copenhagen, Denmark.
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