Today in History
Today is Tuesday, March 29, the 88th day of 2022. There are 277 days left in the year.
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What About Medical Cannabis?
Since ancient times, marijuana has been used for medicinal and recreational purposes in many cultures. In the United States, it became illegal during prohibition, like alcohol. Later, under the Controlled Substances Act in the 1970’s, the federal government classified marijuana a Schedule 1 drug. This classification includes heroin, LSD, and ecstasy, all deemed to have no safe, effective medical use and a high potential for abuse.
It is possible to find relief from back pain in a TENS unit
Dear Dr. Roach: I have spinal stenosis and degenerative disc disease, along with scoliosis from childhood polio. A few weeks ago, I developed sciatica and started a course of physical therapy, but quit halfway through because it seemed to make the pain much worse. The therapist recommended I try a TENS unit. Does a TENS unit help with sciatica? -- J.S.B.
Ask Amy: Family feud is sparked by tragic loss
Dear Amy: My husband and his sister have been feuding for almost a year. This began when she told us via email that she couldn’t bear to see me pregnant at my baby shower.
Chiefs suddenly among busiest NFL teams during offseason
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Kansas City Chiefs were supposed to be quiet during free agency, given the perennial AFC West champions had most of their big names tied up in long-term contracts and they already were bumping up against the salary cap.
Tigers drop second MIAA doubleheader
Over the weekend, the Tiger Softball team competed in their second MIAA doubleheader at Nebraska-Kearney. Though they fought hard, Fort Hays dropped both games to the Lopers, falling to 13-17 overall and 0-4 in MIAA play.
Celebrate chocolate with a rich, homemade cake
The dawn of a new year presents plenty of opportunities to look to the future. Resolutions are made each January, with most centering on ways to get healthy. Not all resolutions need to be of the healthy, however. Once in a while it is fine to indulge, so a resolution to entertain more or to explore new baking opportunities can spice things up in the year ahead.
Kansas employee pension system halts Russia investments
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) ‚Äî Trustees who oversee the Kansas Public Employee Retirement System voted Friday to halt future investments in Russian assets amid the country’s invasion of Ukraine.
KDHE Announces Photo Voice Project for Healthy Kansans 2030
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Healthy Kansans 2030 (HK2030) project team are inviting photographers to submit photos to be considered for inclusion in a State Health Assessment Report being published later this spring.
Be on the lookout for alfalfa weevil
The alfalfa weevil, is the major perennial defoliator of early season alfalfa in Kansas. Alfalfa weevils originated in Asia but were probably introduced into the United States from southern Europe. First reported from Utah in 1904, they are now established in all contiguous states. Kansas State University crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth said now is the time for farmers to be checking their field for the alfalfa weevil, which is considered the number one alfalfa pest.