Chronic knee pain from osteoarthritis is a common problem in middle-aged and older adults. Before a person receives treatment, the diagnosis should be confirmed by an X-ray.

Farm Bureau has long advocated for reforms to the H-2A guest worker program to ensure workers are treated fairly and that farmers can afford to fill their labor needs.

Focusing on self-care helps farm women remain important assets for their family farming operation.

Stress experienced by farmers, their families and others that work in the agricultural industry is oftentimes the result of the uniqueness of this life that people in other professions don’t experience.

There are statutes that prevent physicians from directly profiting from prescribing certain medications.

With all the recent press about GLP-1 medicines helping people to lose weight, there’s been much discussion about the health risks of being obese. However, there are health risks of being underweight, as well.

Pesticides are an important tool for farmers, protecting billions of dollars in damages each year from weeds, insects and other pests.

Finding and eliminating the triggers for migraines can be helpful, but not everyone is able to identify their triggers.

Regular physical activity helps older adults stay strong, mobile and mentally sharp.

The Illinois Department of Agriculture will distribute more than $796,000 over the next three years to expand access to fresh, locally grown produce and boost the competitiveness of the state’s specialty crop industry.

After years of economic pressure, farm families need the stability and certainty that comes with a new, modernized farm bill.

A cancer survivor should be diligent about following recommended screenings for other cancers, such as a mammogram, colonoscopy or PSA test as appropriate for their age and sex.

Mark Read has been involved in his community in a variety of roles over the years, and after retiring from farming, he was able to expand his volunteer work to well beyond north-central Illinois.

The U.S. House passed a new farm bill after the agriculture industry has operated for the past eight years under the previous legislation that included three extensions.

“Say It With Flowers!” No wonder it’s one of the most successful advertising slogans ever. It works for nearly any occasion and is especially appropriate for Mother’s Day.

Keeping up your exercise is excellent for your bones, for your overall health and to reduce your risk of cancer.

From charter signings to banquets and everything in between, the Illinois FFA major state officers this past month have participated in a wide variety of events across the state, along with extensive convention preparation.

Demonstrating its commitment to rural vitality, Compeer Financial has committed more than $1.4 million to 14 foundations across Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin through its Rural Collaboration Project.

People with progressive kidney failure may suffer from medical emergencies such as critically high potassium levels or severe levels of acid in the blood, which usually require emergent dialysis.

Trigeminal neuralgia is a disease of the nerve that causes face pain, often described as an electric shock. It gets misdiagnosed as a dental condition.

Falls are one of the main causes of injury and loss of independence in people ages 65 and older.

University of Illinois Extension staff gathered in the State Capitol to showcase how Extension and Illinois 4-H strengthen communities statewide and to call for an increased state investment at its inaugural Extension Day at the Capitol.

Midwest Dairy released its 2025 Annual Report, demonstrating a strong year of progress building trust and demand on behalf of dairy farmers.

It is important for everyone to do things that fill up their mind, body and spirit.

AgriNovus Indiana released a new report and announced that the 2026 Velocity Accelerator program is offering $75,000 in prize money to startups that can tackle three challenges.

Most diabetic ulcers can be healed if they are treated the right way early enough.

Whether you farm five acres or 5,000, you’re part of something bigger than your own farm. You’re helping support jobs, strengthen communities and power an economy that reaches every corner of this country.

Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction to a foreign protein or carbohydrate, called an “allergen.” It is caused by a release of inflammatory chemicals from immune cells.

When we drone seeded clover on the wheat last February it had just a little green, but I was hoping it would soon look better and it does.

Supplements can be a way of treating symptoms and some medical conditions. But there are very few situations in which a supplement is proven to be effective at preventing problems for a person who feels well.

The Food and Drug Administration requires boxed warnings, which are the highest level of concern, on systemic estrogen like pills.

In an effort to elevate rural communities, Illinois Farm Bureau partnered with county Farm Bureaus to award 30 Rural Development Grants totaling $120,000 to support local projects across the state.

Did you know that farmers can donate land, grain or equipment directly to their local community foundation?

Farming and ranching are deeply rewarding, but come with physical demands and stress that can take a toll on long-term health.

The dairy checkoff has unveiled Dairy Does More, a national marketing communications platform to help grow demand by reshaping how consumers think about dairy foods.

Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that is sometimes called a “lower respiratory tract” infection to distinguish it from an “upper respiratory infection,” like bronchitis.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized a two-season registration for over-the-top dicamba use on dicamba-tolerant soybeans.

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture set its federal policy focus for 2026, prioritizing five main issues.

Gov. Mike Braun proclaimed Feb. 23-27 as Invasive Species Awareness Week in Indiana.

One of the things I’ve learned over my years in Farm Bureau is that policy doesn’t move forward on its own. It moves because people show up, build relationships and take the time to share their stories.

The tissue lining of the vulva and vagina are estrogen-sensitive, and the low levels of estrogen that occur after menopause often cause them to atrophy.

A coalition of health and environmental groups sued the Environmental Protection Agency, challenging the rescinding of a scientific finding that has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change.

It doesn’t get more local, organic and in-season than a backyard vegetable garden.

If you’ve been keeping an eye on recent food recalls you know that salmonella has been in the news, because salmonella has been in our food.

Irritable bowel syndrome is a functional disease of the intestine. The cause is not certain and there are several factors involved in IBS.

For people in agriculture and rural communities, take heed: We work outside where ticks thrive, and one small bite can create a life-changing food allergy.

University of Illinois Extension’s online-only Crop Management Conference allows more time to plan and strategize with the resources most beneficial to today’s farms from the comfort of home.

The proper inhaler technique is much more easily demonstrated than it is described.

President Donald Trump signed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, allowing schools participating in the National School Lunch Program to offer students whole milk, 2% milk and flavored and unflavored options.

Soy foods align closely with the Dietary Guidelines’ emphasis on nutrient-dense, plant-based protein sources. They recognize foods such as tofu and tempeh for their protein content, as well as fermented soy foods like miso, which are valuable for gut health.