Dear Carolyn: I usually go to my partner’s sibling’s home for the holidays. I have noticed at the end of the meal, the men sit around and only the women are cleaning. My partner says…

Dear Carolyn: I have done some damage, and I am not sure how to fix it. My wife and I have a 41-year-old, very obese daughter. There have been health issues. Wife says we cannot…

Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: I’m a year out from chemo and still officially cancer-free. Also, my hair is back to normal — yay. To celebrate, I had it dyed a beautiful violet…

One in four homes in Kansas has elevated radon levels. January is Radon Action Month, making it the perfect time to learn more about this dangerous gas.  Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer…

The Kansas Forest Service is once again offering low-cost conservation tree and shrub seedlings for purchase. These plants are ideal for a variety of conservation uses, including home or livestock windbreaks, living snow fences, Christmas…

Dear Carolyn: I’m still reeling from a recent breakup but not getting much sympathy or understanding from friends and family. My girlfriend, “Lisa,” and I were supposed to get married Labor Day weekend, but a…

Vitamin A deficiency in cattle can manifest through a range of clinical signs, including reduced feed intake, growth issues, night blindness and reproductive failures like low conception rates and stillborn calves.  Calves born to vitamin…

The holiday season is full of warmth, generosity, and celebration, but it also brings a lot of pressure to spend.  Between sales, gift exchanges and festive outings, it’s easy to swipe the card without thinking. …

Enjoying time outdoors is important for our health and well-being, but it’s just as important to protect your skin while you’re at it.  Skin cancer is the most common cancer worldwide, and the statistics are…

Humans have inadvertently filled their towns and cities with outdoor lighting that generates a lot more light pollution than is necessary. This costs communities their starry nighttime views. It also wastes electricity and hurts pollinators…