An agronomist with AgriGold says many farmers have tar spot on their mind. Brian Weihmeir, who covers central Illinois, says ...

Smokers who buy low-tar cigarettes in the hope they will not have such a bad effect on their health are mistaken, according to research. A study of almost one million Americans examined links ...

“Post-USDA, the spot corn contract pushed through technical resistance overnight for a two-week high, while July Chicago wheat looks ready for a breakout one way or the other,” broker StoneX said.

A rapid, easy-to-use test for the invisible sex disease chlamydia has been developed by British scientists. Firstburst indicates within 25 minutes if a patient has the infection, which affects men ...

An artificial intelligence system developed in Poland is helping doctors identify patients at high risk of having one of 50 rare diseases, sometimes within days rather than years. Pixabay ...

Dark spots on the skin are usually not a cause for concern, but some people may choose to get rid of them for cosmetic reasons through laser treatment, microdermabrasion, and other methods.

For the past four years, MU researchers have been changing the color of corn to see whether purple breeds can provide potential health benefits. Working with a dark purple South American variety known ...

A new disease is plaguing cornfields across the Midwest. Phyllachora maydis is the fungus that causes a corn disease called tar spot. The fungus creates black spots on corn leaves and husks and ...

Dentist and periodontist Lisa Hezel explains in this interview why bleeding gums are always a warning sign, the crucial aspects of oral hygiene and the consequences the disease can have for the entire ...

For over a decade, Jackson has battled Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, an illness that has affected his ability to move and stay balanced on stage. In a 2021 interview with the "TODAY" show's Jenna Bush ...

Sergio Garcia fell devastatingly short of securing a spot at this year’s Open Championship after missing a putt from three feet at the International Series Macau in China. The 45-year-old ...

Corn and soybean diseases to watch out for in MN, including tar spot, were the topic of the March 5 “Strategic Farming: Let’s Talk Crops!” program hosted by University of Minnesota Extension. Dr. Dean ...