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Bill in Missouri House seeks to ban DWI checkpoints
A bill moving through the Missouri House would ban DWI checkpoints in the state.
Four-State Staycation: Erie Dinosaur Park
Four-State Staycation kicks off with a visit to the Erie Dinosaur Park.
Nearly half of US states reported an increase in Covid-19 cases this week. Here's what experts say can help stop another surge
At least 21 states have recorded at least a 10% rise in daily average positive cases of Covid-19, according to Johns Hopkins University data Thursday, demonstrating that the fight against the pandemic is far from over.
Nearly half of US states reported an increase in Covid-19 cases this week. Here's what experts say can help stop another surge
At least 21 states have recorded at least a 10% rise in daily average positive cases of Covid-19, according to Johns Hopkins University data Thursday, demonstrating that the fight against the pandemic is far from over.
Mr. Food: Uncle Sam's Pulled Pork
Here's a recipe that's anything but taxing! Uncle Sam's Pulled Pork is a budget-friendly, weeknight winner. In this recipe, we slow cook boneless pork butt to perfection with some chopped onions and a can of cola. A little BBQ sauce and it's ready to go! Just pile it onto a roll along with some of our homemade coleslaw and you're set for lots of "yum!"
An abundance of caution and good science are the right way to build trust in vaccines
On Tuesday the US Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended a pause on the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine in the United States. In six cases, women between the ages of 18 and 48 experienced a "rare and severe" blood clot after receiving the vaccine. This is out of over 1 million women in the 20-50 age group who have received doses of J&J.
Medday Thursday: Foot Care Awareness Month
Lindsey Rawlins of Mercy Joplin Wound Care talks with Michael Hayslip about Foot Care Awareness Month and the benefits of a hyperbaric chamber.
JHS Theater Department returns to the stage with 'The Drowsy Chaperone
Theater students at Joplin High School are preparing for their next performance, "The Drowsy Chaperone".
Fauci says this is a pause and not a cancellation of the J&J vaccine. Here's how long a final decision may take
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert, says the recommended pause on the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine is just that: a pause -- and not a cancellation -- and will likely last days to weeks.
Many Evangelicals say they won't be vaccinated against Covid-19. Some experts say distrust and misinformation have played a role
At Pastor Tony Spell's Sunday sermon this week, he preached a different kind of message than usual to his congregants: Don't trust Covid-19 vaccines.
J&J vaccine pause prompts a needed discussion of women's health
When I heard the news that the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are recommending that the United States pause the use of Johnson & Johnson's Covid-19 vaccine over six reported US cases of a "rare and severe" type of blood clot, I was infuriated. Pausing was the right decision, but it also immediately made me think about how sexist the medical world remains and what little regard it has for women's health.
Mr. Food: Penne Pasta Toss
While we love the hearty, warm-ya-up penne pasta recipes, sometimes, when the weather is warming up, we want to go lighter and brighter. That's what inspired our easy-to-make Pasta Penne Toss! It's a fresh-tasting, one-pot pasta dish that comes together with Kalamata olives and chunked up tomatoes. Plus, since it cooks up in no time, it's the perfect weeknight meal for the family!
Keeping middle seats vacant on airplanes can reduce risk of Covid-19 exposure by up to 57%, CDC study says
Leaving middle seats vacant on airplanes can significantly reduce a passenger's risk of being exposed to the coronavirus that causes Covid-19, a new study suggests.
NEO A&M kicks-off homecoming week with NEOchella
It's homecoming week for NEO A&M college in Miami, and they're throwing a festival for students.
CDC advisers will meet today about the J&J Covid-19 vaccine. Here's what experts and state leaders say about the pause
Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will meet Wednesday to review blood clot cases among people who received the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine.
Health experts explain paused distribution of Johnson & Johnson vaccine
“If you’ve just recently received the vaccination, just be aware. Chances are high that you’re not going to experience any side effects. That it is going to be a safe vaccine. But there are rare instances that have occurred.”
