health

Sherry F. Nelson, LCSW, Human Development Specialist, Marion County, University of Missouri Extension Each year more than 4,000 Americans lose their life to fire and...

Jinny Hopp, former Human Development Specialist, Jasper County, University of Missouri Extension Research in the area of sleep has determined that as many as two-thirds...

(Family Features) Soy, rice, and almond milk. Are these non-dairy milks giving you the nutrients you need? The truth is, not all milk alternatives...

(NAPS)—Hunger and food insecurity are significant health issues for older Americans. That’s an issue underscored by two recent studies commissioned by AARP Foundation, according to...

Ashley Gibbons, former MU Extension Dietetic Intern & Candance Gabel, MS, RD, LD, University of Missouri Extension We live in a culture saturated with unrealistic...

Tammy Roberts, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist, Bates County, University of Missouri Extension For many people, the cold winter weather is a reason not to...

(NAPS)—There is new hope for the nearly five million Americans suffering from emphysema, an advanced form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). A clinical...

(NAPS)—Vaccines help to protect the health of a child who is vaccinated—and those around the child, as well. That’s the word from experts who say...

As you work on your goal to lose weight, you may wonder how you can accurately track your weight loss. Should you weigh daily?...

February is National Heart Month. Take some time to assess your heart health and then make the needed changes to decrease your risk for...