Health and Wellness
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Missouri judge dismisses lawsuit over religious exemptions for vaccinations
A federal judge in Missouri has ruled against a student at a Christian school who challenged the state’s religious exemption…
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Bipartisan effort hopes to update Missouri HIV laws
Modernizing Missouri’s current HIV laws is a top priority for lawmakers of both parties as the 2020 legislative session gets…
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Creating a Bucket List: tips for seniors and family caregivers
The Bucket List, a 2007 movie starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman, helped contemporize the old expression “kick the bucket,”…
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Reading more in 2020 offers wide-ranging benefits
A popular New Year’s resolution is to watch less television and read more books. Reading offers a number of benefits…
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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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