Health

Hospitals and health systems are cornerstones of their communities. Not only do they provide care 24 hours a day, 365 days per year, but...

We improperly used an image to go with this article.  The Rural Messenger apologizes for this error.A new meta-analysis examines 40 years' worth of...

Missouri and Kansas have joined 41 other states and Puerto Rico in a lawsuit accusing generic drug makers of conspiring to manipulate and drive...

Many of us are familiar with the act of procrastinating — putting off tasks until, or past, their deadline. Why do people procrastinate? Does...

Blueberries, red grapes, red wine, and peanuts are some of the natural sources of resveratrol — a plant compound that has received much attention...

Reducing your sodium intake and lowering your blood pressure may be easier if you check your food labels for potassium chloride. The mineral salt compound...

People planning on spending a lot of time in the summer sun might want to pay attention to the new suggested regulations for sunscreens. Earlier...

Supporters of expanding Medicaid in Kansas proved Wednesday they’ve got the votes in the Legislature — if they can get a vote. But they lacked...

Two Kansas City area hospitals joined 12 other transplant centers this week in a lawsuit over a new liver allocation policy that they say...

CrossFit gyms, known as “boxes,” are popping up around the world as it grows in popularity. So, what is CrossFit and what are the...