Health and Wellness
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After losing hospital, rural town realizes they don’t need one
It’s been about a year since the hospital in Fort Scott, Kan., closed. The lessons for this community about meeting…
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Flu cases spike 43% in Missouri
Christmas brought the flu to many of Missouri families this week with numbers increasing dramatically. According to weekly state data,…
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How to have happy, healthy holidays
Happy Healthy Holidays! A time for all the family, friends, gifts, and …the food. THE FOOD. How many times have…
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5 questions to ask when planning for long-term care
You may not want to consider a time when you might not be able to fully take care of yourself,…
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Once near death, little girl is celebrating miracle of Christmas with new liver and kidney
For most families, Christmas gifts are usually found under a tree that’s adorned with tinsel, lights and shiny bulbs. But…
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Science finds why time flies as we age
For every human on earth, memories of childhood are the most easily recalled. As we think of events in the…
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Study says art makes you mentally healthier, even if you’re not good at it
Not all of us are artists. But all of us can paint, sculpt, draw, sketch, and do some forms of…
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Explaining the ABCs of self-protection
It seems the most powerful move you make in self-protection comes before you find yourself in a dangerous situation. “We…
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Easy ways to make yours a healthy home
Maintaining a healthy home is a goal most Americans share, but not all are confident they’re doing the best job…
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The truth about the search for new drugs and the FDA
The FDA just greenlit a new treatment for osteoporosis, a therapy for advanced bladder cancer, and a pill that can…
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