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Masks eased for vaccinated WASHINGTON (AP) — In a major step toward returning to pre-pandemic life, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention eased mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people on Thursday, allowing them to stop wearing masks outdoors in crowds and in most indoor settings. by Associated Press Published May. 14 2021 @ 12:05am

Medicaid provider taxes imperiled as compromise on abortion issues eludes lawmakers The pathway to renewing provider taxes essential to funding Medicaid before Missouri lawmakers adjourn for the year became narrower Thursday afternoon, when issues raised by abortion opponents forced removal of the taxes from a health care bill. by Rudi Keller, Missouri Independent Published May. 14 2021 @ 12:05am

Dueling COVID-19 liability bills surface in final days of sessions It's a race to the finish to see which version of a dueling set of COVID-19 liability bills will find its way to the governor's desk before the Missouri Legislature adjourns for the year at 6 p.m. today. by Tessa Weinberg, The Missouri Independent Published May. 14 2021 @ 12:05am

Hy-Vee giving free vaccines to 12- to 15-year-olds Hy-Vee Inc. announced Thursday all Hy-Vee pharmacy locations are administering free COVID-19 vaccines to individuals ages 12-15, per the U.S. Food & Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's recent approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for this age group. by News Tribune Published May. 14 2021 @ 12:05am

Advisers endorse Pfizer shot for children 12, older U.S. health advisers endorsed use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine in kids as young as 12 on Wednesday — just as planned new guidelines say it's OK for people of any age to get a coronavirus shot at the same time as other needed vaccinations. by Associated Press Published May. 13 2021 @ 12:05am

Capital Region Medical Center picnic lets health care workers relax Capital Region Medical Center administrators and staff paused for a moment Wednesday to take a breath, reflect on the previous year and enjoy some barbecue. by Joe Gamm Published May. 13 2021 @ 12:05am

Bill limiting local health orders, banning vaccine passports sent to Missouri governor As the state of Missouri battles its second year of the novel coronavirus' spread, lawmakers Wednesday sent to the governor's desk a bill that aims to rein in local public health orders and ban vaccine passports. by Tessa Weinberg, The Missouri Independent Published May. 13 2021 @ 12:05am

Healthy Life: Is it an herb or a spice? Many people are intimidated by the wide variety of herbs and spices available to enhance the flavors of food. by Dianna Richardson, For the News Tribune Published May. 12 2021 @ 12:05am

SSM Health recognizes staff for heroic work As part of National Health Care Week, SSM Health Recognized five staff members with Health Care Hero Awards on Tuesday afternoon. by Joe Gamm Published May. 12 2021 @ 12:05am

Abortion fight continues in Missouri on Medicaid provider taxes An attempt to renew a law essential to financing Missouri's Medicaid program drew fire late Monday from a state senator who wants to bar Planned Parenthood from participating in the program and an anti-abortion group seeking to block access to contraceptives. by Rudi Keller, The Missouri Independent Published May. 12 2021 @ 12:05am

Top Mid-Missouri news about COVID-19 As news about the novel coronavirus continues to evolve, the News Tribune wants to ensure the community is up-to-date. Published May. 12 2021 @ 12:00am

Children also face long-term effects of COVID-19 Long-term effects of COVID-19 infection are affecting the health of some children and teens, as well as adults. by the Mayo Clinic News Network (TNS) Published May. 11 2021 @ 12:05am

People with intellectual disabilities are helping providers improve the vaccination experience PHILADELPHIA — When Natasha Black learned she was eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine, she said she was excited — and hopeful that daily life might finally get back to normal. by Aubrey Whelan The Philadelphia Inquirer (TNS) Published May. 11 2021 @ 12:05am

Ask the Pediatrician: Having hard conversations with children Q: How do I talk to my children about shootings and all the other violent acts in the news lately?A: After any major act of violence that dominates the news, families struggle with what they should say to children to help them cope with the information. by Dr. David J. Schonfeld American Academy of Pediatrics (TNS) Published May. 11 2021 @ 12:05am

Quinn on Nutrition: A primer on whole grains I’ve been reading the back of cereal boxes since I was a child. They entertained me with games or puzzles while I munched on breakfast. Published May. 11 2021 @ 12:05am

A Mayo Clinic guide to tick species and the diseases they carry Although there are hundreds of species of ticks found throughout the world, fewer than 60 are known to bite and spread disease to humans. by the Mayo Clinic News Network (TNS) Published May. 11 2021 @ 12:05am

What to know about youth summer camps during COVID-19 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released guidelines to reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection at youth summer camp. by the Mayo Clinic News Network (TNS) Published May. 11 2021 @ 12:05am

Mayo Clinic Minute: Lifestyle changes to manage menopause symptoms The average healthy woman begins menopause at 51, though some women will begin in their 40s or in their late 50s. by the Mayo Clinic News Network (TNS) Published May. 11 2021 @ 12:05am

Mayo Clinic Q And A: Aging and changing DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 56 and have noticed a few things are changing as I get older. I know as I age there will be more changes in my body and mind, but can you provide insights on what are some common things that I can expect?ANSWER: Throughout life, your body is constantly changing, and there are some surprising changes that can occur within your body and mind. by the Mayo Clinic News Network (TNS) Published May. 11 2021 @ 12:05am

‘You can feel the joy’ MINNEAPOLIS – Chris Runyon paused for a moment to catch her breath as she lugged a high-tech cooler and 20 pounds of medical supplies through an empty gymnasium. by Chris Serres Star Tribune (TNS) Published May. 11 2021 @ 12:05am

Vaccine deserts: Some countries have no COVID-19 jabs at all N'DJAMENA, Chad (AP) — At the small hospital where Dr. Oumaima Djarma works in Chad's capital, there are no debates over which coronavirus vaccine is the best. by Associated Press Published May. 10 2021 @ 12:05am

States scale back vaccine orders as interest in shots wanes States asked the federal government this week to withhold staggering amounts of COVID-19 vaccine amid plummeting demand for the shots, contributing to a growing U.S. stockpile of doses. by Associated Press Published May. 9 2021 @ 12:05am

Missouri lawmakers: Next step is up to Parson for Medicaid expansion The General Assembly made swift work of $35.7 billion in appropriations Friday, passing 15 bills to fund state government operations and capital needs while leaving one big question, worth about $2 billion more, unanswered. by Rudi Keller and Tessa Weinberg, The Missouri Independent Published May. 9 2021 @ 12:05am