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Not too long ago people were scrambling to get an H1N1 vaccine, but it's a different story now.
Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 7:24 PM
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Going to a full hospital raises a patient's risk of death by five and a half percent, that is according to a new study from the University of Michigan.
Monday, March 15, 2010 at 5:35 PM
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Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at 6:49 PM
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A small study shows that freezing cancer may be a successful new treatment for breast cancer.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 10:19 PM
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The Obama Administration recently announced the creation of a task force on child obesity. And Missouri is looking for ways to guard the waistline of its citizens.
Sunday, March 14, 2010 at 8:12 PM
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Friday, March 12, 2010 at 4:37 PM
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Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 3:55 PM
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Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 2:56 PM
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Monday, March 8, 2010 at 5:18 PM
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A new report from the Centers for Disease Control finds that home births appear to be rising in popularity.
Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 7:25 PM
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Researchers in Finland found that children who are exposed to large amounts of secondhand smoke had damaged blood vessels by age 13.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 5:57 PM
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Monday, March 1, 2010 at 5:31 PM
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When it comes to preventing strokes a less invasive procedure appears to be just as safe and effective as surgery.
Friday, February 26, 2010 at 5:23 PM
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A new group of people may be at a higher risk for stroke.
Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 7:02 PM
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A new study shows nearly 50-thousand patients die each year from diseases they catch in the hospital.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 5:42 PM
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Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 2:06 PM
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New research shows that a support system is even more important for women after a traumatic health experience.
Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 6:51 PM
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Alzheimer's Advocates
Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 5:50 PM
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Men and women are different in a lot of ways, and heart health is no exception.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 6:03 PM
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Monday, February 15, 2010 at 5:42 PM
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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 8:30 PM
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Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at 1:54 PM
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New research being developed and tested in Mid-Missouri could introduce a lot more objectivity to identifying autism.
Sunday, February 7, 2010 at 8:35 PM
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A backpack full of homework could mean a pack of problems for kids.
Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 8:26 PM
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Tobacco may not be the only toxin in your mouth, dentists say something else is causing the cancer.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 2:10 PM
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Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 4:58 PM
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Monday, February 1, 2010 at 5:29 PM
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say there has been an increase in the number of cavities in kids.
Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 8:01 PM
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Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 3:28 PM
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COLUMBIA - Students, faculty, and staff at the University of Missouri will be able to get H1N1 flu vaccines for free next week.
Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 6:35 PM
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Several doctors groups in Texas now offer online visits for patients.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 5:12 PM
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OSAGE BEACH - Women who live near the lake now have access to technology that detects breast cancer earlier than in the past.
Friday, December 18, 2009 at 8:17 PM
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Thirteen people now have healthy new kidneys, all thanks to what's believed to be the world's largest kidney exchange.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at 6:38 PM
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A new report from the National Alliance For Caregiving finds one in three U.S. adults take care of someone who is elderly, sick or has special needs.
Monday, December 14, 2009 at 5:30 PM
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Eye problems in small children aren't common. But for those who don't see well, it can really set them back if it goes on undetected until they start school.
Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 4:30 PM
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BOONE COUNTY - Saturday the Columbia-Boone County Health Department begins H1N1 vaccinations for anyone and everyone -- not just the special needs groups that got it in the past.
Friday, December 11, 2009 at 3:53 PM
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With Swine Flu fears at a peak and a general fear of germs everywhere, the use of hand sanitizers is on the rise.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at 5:47 PM
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The holiday season is now here and for a lot of people that means a real struggle to not gain weight.
Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 4:49 PM
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A new study finds boosting your fitness could help boost your IQ.
Friday, December 4, 2009 at 4:09 PM
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Wednesday, the National Institutes of Health approved the first stem cell lines available for federally funded research.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at 4:11 PM
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Personal trainer Dawn Celapino said she sees a lot of women give up on exercise too quickly.
Friday, November 27, 2009 at 9:03 PM
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COLUMBIA - The holidays do represents family and gifts, they also represent a lot of stress and overeating too.
Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 6:24 PM
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Just days after the release of new guidelines for breast cancer screening, experts are telling women something new about cervical cancer screenings.
Friday, November 20, 2009 at 5:18 PM
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 5:55 PM
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Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 10:02 PM
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Today's baby boomers may have more aches and pains than previous generations.
Friday, November 13, 2009 at 4:35 PM
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Many breast cancer survivors experience ongoing pain as long as two to three years after surgery.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 5:37 PM
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Monday, November 9, 2009 at 2:44 PM
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Researchers found more evidence linking Alzheimer's disease to a genetic component.
Friday, November 6, 2009 at 6:37 PM
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Pregnant women may increase the risk of birth defects if they take common antibiotics.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 5:25 PM
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Cassie Tougaw got cancer as a teenager, but the treatments to save her life tore up her knees. That's when she learned to take what's damaged and turn it into something new.
Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 4:34 PM
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COLUMBIA - Unhealthy foods was one of the messages at Friday's seventh annual Missouri Health Policy Summit.
Friday, October 30, 2009 at 4:34 PM
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Friday, October 23, 2009 at 10:06 PM
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Natural Remedies Booming and Body Slimming Procedure
Natural remedies could be your best line of defense against H1N1 or the seasonal flu.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 5:54 PM
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Lasik eye surgery has grown in popularity, but some patients are reporting complications.
Friday, October 16, 2009 at 4:37 PM
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If you're second guessing using that hand sanitizer, you may want to reconsider.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 5:49 PM
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Harvard University researchers said a lack of health insurance may be the reason for 45,000 deaths.
Friday, September 18, 2009 at 4:22 PM
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Doctors at one Texas hospital are doing child check-ups as shared medical appointments.
Friday, October 9, 2009 at 5:21 PM
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Monday, October 5, 2009 at 5:27 PM
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COLUMBIA - Odds are you experienced back pain at some point in your life.
Sunday, October 4, 2009 at 5:07 PM
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Half of all babies born in wealthy countries today can expect to live to 100.
Friday, October 2, 2009 at 4:32 PM
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COLUMBIA - MU Health Care starts H1N1 hot line to answer questions.
Friday, September 25, 2009 at 3:31 PM
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A new test is helping women diagnosed with breast cancer avoid chemotherapy.
Friday, September 11, 2009 at 4:12 PM
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Emergency rooms at Missouri hospitals have seen a spike in the number of flu-like illnesses in the past two weeks.
Friday, September 4, 2009 at 4:02 PM
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A new survey shows childhood immunization rates are stable and at high levels.
Friday, August 28, 2009 at 7:24 PM
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FULTON - Summer camps this year faced a few small Swine Flu outbreaks.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at 4:10 PM
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JEFFERSON CITY (AP) - Missouri senators contend the Department of Natural resources on E. Coli in the Lake of the Ozarks.
Friday, August 28, 2009 at 1:16 PM
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FULTON - You hear the phrase in sports all the time, "They play with a lot of heart." For one little girl in Fulton, just being on the field makes her a winner.
Sunday, August 23, 2009 at 8:50 PM
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August is prime time for football practice, and the most dangerous opponent can be the hot, dry weather.
Friday, August 21, 2009 at 7:07 PM
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COLUMBIA - A new MU study explores a gene that could give you more energy and a longer life, and one researcher hopes the gene therapy could lead to much more.
Thursday, August 20, 2009 at 4:20 PM
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According to a newly released study, the most serious sports injuries among high school and college athletes are happening on the sidelines.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at 5:39 PM
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When a food is labeled ninety-nine percent fat free or one percent low fat, is there any truth to the claims?
Monday, August 17, 2009 at 9:01 PM
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New experiments with mice could lead to breakthrough treatments for human disease while avoiding the ethical problem of embryonic stem cell research.
Friday, August 14, 2009 at 5:37 PM
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JEFFERSON CITY - Gregory Bond teamed up with Capital Region Medical Center to bring one of the city's first bone marrow donation drives to the community.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 4:40 PM
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COLUMBIA - The new product would help stop the spread of HIV between sexual partners.
Monday, August 10, 2009 at 3:53 PM
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The National Institute of Health weighs in on whether or not coffee is healthy.
Friday, August 7, 2009 at 7:39 PM
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New results from a government survey find many of us are spending billions out of pocket on alternative therapies.
Friday, July 31, 2009 at 7:28 PM
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COLUMBIA - A new MU study found that students who think they are invincible are less likely to get a vaccine that protects against HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, should a vaccine become available.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at 2:49 PM
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FULTON - Officials from the Callaway County Health Department say there may be a new flu vaccine this fall.
Monday, July 27, 2009 at 12:43 PM
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COLUMBIA - The American College of Surgeons named University Hospital and Clinics a level one trauma center this month.
Sunday, July 26, 2009 at 5:41 PM
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"Get your shots" is not just a message for children.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at 6:19 PM
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COLUMBIA - Texting is an efficient way to communicate, but too much might hurt your health.
Monday, July 20, 2009 at 8:03 PM
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Maryland's Johns Hopkins Hospital has been ranked number one in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.
Friday, July 17, 2009 at 5:19 PM
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COLUMBIA - Phoenix Programs commemorated its new facility by inviting community members, addicts and their families to share their stories of finding freedom from addicition.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 1:59 PM
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Duke University researchers say they've pinpointed a gene that appears not only to predict a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease but also when the person may start showing symptoms.
Monday, July 13, 2009 at 3:52 PM
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When it comes to dieting, sometimes it's easier to take it off than keep it off. One woman not only lost half her size, but has kept it off for six years.
Friday, July 10, 2009 at 5:10 PM
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COLUMBIA - One organ donor started a trend that made its way across the country.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at 6:23 PM
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COLUMBIA - Free eye exams are available for infants between zero to twelve months old through the nationwide Infantsee program.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at 11:32 AM
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Many people have used heat therapy to heal diseases, including some health clinics, but now heat therapy gives hope to cancer patients.
Thursday, June 18, 2009 at 1:18 PM
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If you reach for a cup of coffee in the morning, you're probably not alone. Besides the kick, lots of new research suggests coffee may also help kick back at certain diseases.
Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 3:42 PM
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Rachelle Glavin was pregnant for the second time, and went in for her routine 20-week check-up with her Obstetrician-gynecologist.
Sunday, May 31, 2009 at 10:23 PM
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Women who deliver by Caesarean section for their first child and choose to have another Caesarean section for their second baby could increase the chance their child will spend time in the NICU.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at 5:29 PM
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San Leandro, CA - Many industries have suffered because of the tough economy, but healthcare is one industry that's stayed strong.
Thursday, May 21, 2009 at 3:40 PM
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Doctors say new stem cell research could fight a form of heart disease.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at 6:21 PM
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JEFFERSON CITY - For humans, even small exposure to lead, especially for a child, can cause behavorial or cognitive changes.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at 10:53 AM
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COLUMBIA - There's a small gym in mid-Missouri with a little-known approach to healing nagging pain and giving you the kick you need to get in shape.
Sunday, May 10, 2009 at 5:42 PM
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You might have heard about the green tea diet, but it might not be the best solution to losing weight.
Friday, May 8, 2009 at 4:42 PM
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COLUMBIA - One MU student devotes her heart and soul to fighting a disease, and also to ending it.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at 1:29 PM
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COLUMBIA - Eye problems in small children aren't common.
Sunday, May 3, 2009 at 6:00 PM
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A Texas doctor is writing an unusual prescription for her patients, and it's doing wonders for their health.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 3:20 PM
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