Health
Even as a young child we are often asked, "What are you going to be when you grow up?" While it may not be intended to be harmful, it is often perceived as a f…
by St. Mary's Hospital , Christopher Paynter May 30, 2023The mpox health emergency has ended, but U.S. health officials are aiming to prevent a repeat of last year's outbreaks.
by The Associated Press May 30, 2023WASHINGTON (AP) -- Pfizer received full approval Thursday for its COVID-19 pill Paxlovid that's been the go-to treatment against the coronavirus.
by The Associated Press May 30, 2023WASHINGTON (AP) -- About 10 percent of people appear to suffer long COVID after an omicron infection, a lower estimate than earlier in the pandemic, according …
by The Associated Press May 30, 2023Millions of American adults take daily multivitamins, even though the pills have not been shown to prevent ailments like heart disease or cancer and experts sa…
by The Associated Press May 30, 2023Asparagus is a perennial flowering plant brought from Europe to North America hundreds of years ago. However, its history dates back to ancient Egypt, where im…
by Tribune News Service May 30, 2023In the U.S., HPV is linked to about 70 percent of throat and mouth cancers. And more than 70 percent of those cancers are diagnosed in men, according to the Ce…
by Tribune News Service May 30, 2023According to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, an estimated 25 percent of homes in Missouri rely on an Onsite Wastewater Treatment System …
by Cole County Health Department , Luke Wilbers May 23, 2023For many people, playing and relaxing in the sun is fun. But for skin cancer survivors, the sun can be a source of fear and anxiety. That's because sun exposur…
by Tribune News Service May 23, 2023May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to check the expiration date on last year's sunscreen.
by Tribune News Service May 23, 2023Typically, training for a distance race means preparing yourself for the physical demands of the event. But don't overlook the mental aspects of performance.
by Tribune News Service May 23, 2023Hot flashes. Night sweats. Sleep problems. Weight gain.
by Tribune News Service May 23, 2023NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. went up slightly last year after two big leaps during the pandemic.
by The Associated Press May 18, 2023The washing machine whirring and the dryer clanging -- we are in the early 1980s. Our Dad was doing a set of bench press in the weight room (also known as the …
by Maria Holee , Maria Holee May 16, 2023Everyone forgets things at times. How often have you misplaced your cellphone or car keys? Have you ever forgotten the name of a person you just met?
by Tribune News Service May 16, 2023