“You’re too old for that!” How often have you heard those words? If you’re like most seniors, you’ve probably heard them far too often. This is especially true when it comes to ...
Read More »Number of COVID-19 cases drop below 100,000 for first time this year
The number of COVID-19 cases in the United States continues to drop. Much of the good news comes from arctic cold weather and numerous snow storms keeping many Americans home. The number ...
Read More »Study shows preborn react to pain in facial expressions
Do preborn babies feel pain? A new study has proven that unborn babies receiving an anesthetic injection exhibit changes in facial expression similar to newborn babies experiencing pain. The case involved a ...
Read More »Kansas City-area Walmart, grocery store pharmacies now offering vaccine
If you are confused about where to get a vaccine, you’re not alone. Distribution across the region has been slow, particularly in Kansas City. Walmart pharmacies and stand-alone pharmacies such as CVS ...
Read More »Study finds ‘vaccine deserts’ in urban areas
Across the nation, “vaccine deserts” are coming to light. While many of those remain in rural areas, the state of Missouri is addressing the issue in Kansas City and St. Louis, which ...
Read More »Organization shares tips for celebrating National Marriage Week
National Marriage Week will be observed this week despite the ongoing pandemic. National Marriage Week USA has released a new COVID guide and called for organizations across the United States to provide online marriage-strengthening activities ...
Read More »Missouri consolidates programs in new Office of Childhood
More details are emerging about the new Office of Childhood that Missouri Gov. Mike Parson announced last week. “Missouri families deserve the best early childhood system our state can provide,” Parson said. ...
Read More »Health officials warn of vaccination-related scams
New scams related to COVID-19 vaccinations are spreading across the nation. Missouri health officials are joining other states in listing precautions. “Health departments. are not going to be asking people for their ...
Read More »Lockdowns causing drug addictions and deaths to skyrocket
The lockdowns imposed by governments in many parts of the country are taking a toll on recovering addicts and even creating more addictions. Many are struggling even more now because of boredom, ...
Read More »Parents challenge vaccine requirements on religious grounds
While surveys show that 40% of Americans say they may not take the COVID vaccine, parents in Missouri are challenging the state’s mandatory vaccination policy in court. In presentations before a judge ...
Read More »China prevents entry of WHO investigators looking into covid origins
The World Health Organization (WHO) has accused China of preventing its investigation into the Covid virus and how it spread beyond the borders of the communist nation. International experts have been denied ...
Read More »Can employers require workers take a Covid vaccine?
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the federal agency in charge of enforcing laws prohibiting discrimination in the workplace, on Dec. 16 said that employers can require employees to get vaccinated before entering ...
Read More »Half of households with children concerned about food security for the next month
The new year would be a good time for churches and individuals to step up to help feed the hungry. Less than half of households with kids in the United State are ...
Read More »4 tips for beating back holiday stress
Holiday stress can be especially hurtful for people who are already struggling with isolation and loneliness due to the pandemic. Many families haven’t gathered at all for the past ten months. Many ...
Read More »An Easy Way to Make Your Holiday Healthier
Planning your holiday menu? It’s not too late to add healthier options. Dried cranberries are an ingredient found in many classic holiday recipes, but what you may not know is that they ...
Read More »Justice Department suit says Walmart fueled opioid crisis
Did Walmart help create the opioid crisis? That’s what a U.S. Justice Department suit alleges saying that the retail giant illegally dispensed controlled substances to customers. The complaint alleges Walmart pharmacists knowingly ...
Read More »World Health Organization criticizes politicians talking of ‘new’ virus in Britain
According to news service Rueters, the World Health Organization has warned politicians and health officials about false claims there’s a new and more deadly Covid virus. The WHO stated the virus in ...
Read More »Home Depot will pay multi-million fine for lead paint violations
Home Depot will pay a fine by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Justice in a nationwide settlement. Parent company Home Depot U.S.A. Inc. is cited with breaking ...
Read More »Survey: 66% of all nursing homes at risk of closing
A new survey conducted by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) has returned startling results. Nursing home providers across the U.S. state the majority are at ...
Read More »What you need to know about open enrollment
The open enrollment period for those needing to sign up for individual or family health insurance for 2021 under the federal health insurance law closes tonight at midnight, Dec. 15. During the ...
Read More »Going to church is good for mental health, especially in 2020
People who attend church were the only group of Americans who didn’t see the state of their mental health decline this year, according to a Gallup Poll. The share of Americans who ...
Read More »Israeli treatment will help famous singer perform Christmas concert
An Israeli company is helping renowned opera singer Andrea Bocelli present a message of hope for Christmas. Bocelli will appear live on Dec. 12 for his annual “Believe in Christmas” concert at ...
Read More »FDA approves Pfizer vaccine as President’s Warp Speed program hailed as success
The COVID pandemic entered a new phase late Friday after the FDA approved the widespread use of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine. The move could mark the beginning of the end of the pandemic ...
Read More »Springfield’s James River Church responds to ‘no mask’ accusations
James River Church, a megachurch in Springfield, Missouri, is under fire after social media posts showed people without masks during special Christmas services at its four campuses last weekend. But it may ...
Read More »Francis Collins, Christian head of NIH, encourages use of COVID-19 vaccines
Francis Collins, the Christian director of the National Institutes of Health, encourages Christians to love their neighbors by getting vaccinated for COVID-19 when vaccines become available. “Here’s a great opportunity for Christians ...
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