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October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Today, most people are aware of breast cancer, but many don’t have a plan to detect the disease in its early stages and encourage others to do the same. -
Lila Patel - stock.adobe.com/742962398Policy experts are urging Congress to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits and address the larger problem of escalating health care costs, warning that premiums could more than double if no action is taken. A Century Foundation analysis shows rural and high cancer-rate counties would be hit hardest, as ACA premiums are already projected to rise an average of 18% next year, potentially affecting a record 466,000 Illinoisans.
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Consuming energy drinks does come with some risks. In 2017, a South Carolina student died from a caffeine-induced cardiac event after chugging an energy drink that had been preceded by a Mountain Dew and coffee. -
More Missouri kids are losing health coverage. A new Georgetown report says the child uninsured rate nationwide just hit its highest level in nearly a decade - and Missouri is among the states seeing a sharp increase. -
Coal generation still powers nearly 6 in 10 homes in Missouri, and federal data show none of the state’s utilities scored above average in the Sierra Club’s new "Dirty Truth Report." The group says utilities talk about clean energy, but their actual plans don’t match their promises. Comments from Jenn DeRose, campaign organizing strategist with the Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal Campaign in Missouri -
September is World Alzheimer’s Month, and advocates are speaking out about the need for Illinoisans to have hard discussions before severe illness sets in. More than 250,000 Illinoisans are living with the disease, with nearly 320,000 serving as family caregivers. -
Yoga, an ancient practice and meditation, has become increasingly popular in the United States. You might be thinking that you’re aware of yoga, but you don’t have the flexibility to give it a try. -
RFK Jr.'s hand-picked panel of vaccine advisors is expected to vote to delay the hepatitis B shot for newborns. Doctors warn that could fuel a return of a disease virtually eradicated in U.S. kids. -
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Resilience Project, health problems, mental health issues, and substance abuse issues are just some of the common trends seen in older children and adults affected by the emotional trauma associated with toxic stress. -
As National Recovery Month gets underway, local Missouri agencies are joining forces in Branson for the 5th Annual Recovery Jamboree - a free celebration open to the public. -
September is healthy aging month. Aging does not necessarily mean slowing down. In fact, the CDC’s "Still Going Strong" campaign empowers older adults to take simple steps that will help them age without injury while continuing activities they enjoy. -
Missouri’s 26 rail trails, including the 240-mile Katy Trail, could be affected as Congress takes up the 2026 transportation bill, the largest source of federal funding for trails, walking, and biking, supporting a 42,000-mile national network.
