Health and Wellness
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Faith sustains Jimmy Carter during hospice care at age 98
Former President Jimmy Carter, who has been under hospice care for three months, continues to be in good spirits while…
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Plan ahead for safety in Missouri and Kansas summer sun
Summer in both Missouri and Kansas can be not only uncomfortably hot but also potentially dangerous for vulnerable people such…
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Anxiety screening recommended for all U.S. adults 19 to 64
Controversial recommendations say all adults between 19 and 64 years of age should be screened for anxiety disorders. The proposal, published…
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Splenda changes DNA, causes ‘leaky gut’: study
A chemical used in popular sweeteners and sugar-free foods can damage human DNA and cause “leaky gut” according to a…
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Surgeon General warns social media affects mental health of minors
Social media use among minors can severely damage mental health, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy warned this week. “The most common question parents…
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Australian grandmother with dementia dies of injuries after police tasing
The Australian grandmother tasered by a police officer has died, heightening public outrage. Clare Nowland, who was 95 years old…
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Norway joins other countries banning so-called gender “affirming” care for children
Last week the Norwegian Health Inspectorate announced it would revise its current guidelines on so-called “gender-positive care” for minors, saying it…
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Banning “Sell By” date on food gets wide support
Most consumers believe “sell by” dates are mandated by the federal government but they’re not for most foods. Now, California…
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International Christian medical group’s conference coming to area in June
The Institute for International Medicine, based in Kansas City, will hold its 2023 Humanitarian Health Conference on June 9-10 at…
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Vaccinated people can spread Covid, says CDC director
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky admitted April 19 that individuals who have received COVID-19 shots can get, and transmit, the…
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