People are exposed to toxic substances – like pesticides, chemicals in plastics and radiation – every day. A growing body of research shows that this exposure is causing a decline in male fertility.
Last fall, EMS personnel experienced an uptick in transports because of the pandemic. When vaccines rolled out, the numbers dropped off. But now that the delta variant is hitting the region, ems personnel are as busy as ever.
The American Red Cross and National Weather Service release information, reminding communities about the danger of intense heat.
PARSONS, Kan. -- Successful Dreams in Parsons provides support services for people with intellectual disabilities. The organization brought in a health expert, Debbie Thuston, a nurse…
Tuesday, the CDC updated guidance for masking, saying everyone should wear them indoors in areas with high infection rates. We spoke with local health officials to get their thoughts.
Calls for vaccine requirements in health care and long-term care settings increase as the delta variant continues to surge.
Here are six key things you can do to develop and maintain endurance, according to experts who have worked with coaches and athletes on physical and mental stamina.
How do you get to the Olympics? Practice, practice, practice … but also know what to concentrate on during the heat of competition.
The Missouri Supreme court reverses a decision on the state's Medicaid expansion case.
Pulmonary rehabilitation has been shown to reduce symptoms of breathlessness, improve physical function and enhance overall quality of life.
Of the nutrients in plant foods, it seems like flavonoids might be special regarding brain health.
Patients with moderate to high complexity congenital heart disease often undergo multiple interventions.
Missouri Southern State University rolls out a vaccine incentive program to get faculty and staff to roll up their sleeves.
Missouri's Republican Gov. Mike Parson is set to announce COVID-19 vaccine incentives.
JOPLIN, Mo. -- Dr. Jeffery Lee performed a heart valve replacement on Miles Park back in March. Freeman officials say…
With the delta variant causing a surge of new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in southwestern Missouri, health officials have taken to going door-to-door in an effort to encourage vaccinations.
Freeman Health System provides training through its Safe Sitter Program
Dr. Tim Stebbins joins Michael Hayslip on the KOAM Morning News to talk about vaccine hesitancy in Southeast Kansas
Johnson & Johnson is recalling five of its sunscreen products after some samples were found to contain low levels of benzene. See what products are affected.
There are many types of steroids. Their effects in the body differ. And so do their side effects.
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Local health officials say Kansas state vaccination records may not be representative of who has been vaccinated in each county -- especially if those counties border another state.
The Centers for Disease Control update guidance, saying that vaccinated teachers and students don't need to wear masks inside schools.
