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Family & Consumer Sciences

Washington County Family & Consumer Sciences

Food Safety & Preservation

For more information about food safety, canning and home food preservation, visit the following sites:

Food Safety

National Center for Home Food Preservation

 

Chronic Disease Management & Prevention

Seven Ways to Control Your High Blood Pressure


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Radon Poster Contest
Radon Poster Contest Radon, an odorless, colorless and tasteless gas, is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S., but it can be detected and mitigated with the help of local University of Georgia Cooperative Extension offices across the state. By Rebecca Cantrell | Published: 9/13/2024
Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes Type 2 diabetes increased by almost 20% between 2012 and 2022, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. By Leigh Hataway | Published: 8/22/2024
Head Lice
Head Lice While head lice are a nuisance that require intervention, they are not an emergency and should be dealt with calmly and compassionately. By Allison Johnson | Published: 8/12/2024