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During National Safety Month, Experience Hearing Center is focusing on how better hearing can keep you and your family safe in your home and out in the world.  “We know hearing aids can improve communication with others and give individuals with a hearing loss a greater sense of independence,” says Richard Leroux, BC-HIS. “These important

Given the popularity of genealogy websites that promise to trace your ancestry with a DNA testing swab, it can be tempting to gain insight into your medical condition – including diseases you didn’t know you had – with a DNA swab. However, consumers should use extreme caution when asked to undergo genetic DNA screening. Better

by Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center Among scary diseases, lung cancer can be one of the scariest. It is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the nation, including in Missouri and Illinois. And for smokers and many ex-smokers who are at increased risk of lung cancer, it can feel especially scary. But

Prairies are rewarding places for hikers who enjoy discovering wildflowers and the plant diversity found in grassland ecology. Early summer is a pleasant time to walk across native grasslands, and the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) maintains several prairie remnants open to visitors. A prairie walk can be simple for the person who simply enjoys

By Lauren Weinand Presented by Compass Health Network Have you ever struggled to buy or prepare healthy meals? Or been told your diet is deficient in certain nutrients? One of the best ways to meet these needs is to eat more nuts. Nuts are a “superfood,” one that is highly nutritious. They are packed with

Stories of veterans needing assistance often inspire Americans to make donations to charities that promise to help needy veterans. Donors should look beyond the poignant stories before making a donation around Memorial Day when supporting veterans’ causes. In recent years, Better Business Bureau (BBB) has issued several warnings about charities that failed to live up

Looking for your next apartment, condo or house rental can be a time-consuming process, and it may feel as though you’ll never find the right place at the right price. Scammers know this feeling and can use it to exploit consumers. Consumers need to take their time and do their homework before signing a lease.

As the weather warms up, so do the engines on motorcycles. The Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety wants to remind motorists and motorcyclists alike to “Watch for Motorcycles” in order to help prevent motorcycle crashes, deaths and injuries on Missouri roadways. “Preliminary data shows that approximately 12% of Missouri traffic fatalities in 2018 involved a