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According to super bug warrior and probiotic guru Heather Holmes, the human body naturally contains trillions of both good and bad bacteria that must stay in balance for optimal health; but this balance is fragile and often disrupted by changes in environment and/or routine, diet, oral antibiotics, a woman’s period or sex. Good probiotic bacteria,

This weekend, Americans pause to remember veterans who gave their lives in defense of our country and others in times of danger or disasters.  With Memorial Day coming up on Monday, Better Business Bureau is advising consumers to be careful when donating to charities that wrap themselves in the flag and emphasize heartbreaking stories of

U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill today announced that her office has begun the process for nominating young Missourians to the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy for an appointment to the Class of 2023. “Helping young, smart leaders in Missouri apply to the

Bi-partisan measure makes meaningful improvements to VA community care, establishes review of VA infrastructure Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (R-MO) voted in favor of the VA MISSION Act of 2018, a bill that aims to make sweeping improvements to VA health care.  The bill would streamline the department’s duplicative community care programs into one cohesive program; create

Water has long been a source of dispute in much of the United States, but legal battles over this natural resource are rising due to issues such as climate change and population growth. Earlier this year, Peter Davis, the Isidor Loeb Professor Emeritus of Law at the University of Missouri, contributed his breadth of expertise

Extension agronomist talk was calm on the weekly teleconference. Few problems discussed on bugs, weeds, fungus or other pests. Then the weather hit the fan. Reports from across Missouri told of farmers’ concerns about lack of rain. For corn farmers it’s the threat of rootless corn. Soybean growers worry about low emergence and uneven stands.

As shared by Chancellor Alexander N. Cartwright with the University of Missouri Board of Curators today, preliminary applications numbers show increasing interest in the university from freshmen and transfer students. As of Jan. 29, freshman applications at the University of Missouri were up 16.8 percent, from 15,060 this time last year to 17,583. Transfer applications

It is estimated that more than 700 plant species growing in North America can have harmful effects on humans, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Many plant poisonings occur when curious children are attracted to colorful berries and blooms on plants within their reach. Their low body weight makes plant toxicity higher in

Simple strategies for making family meals healthy and delicious When kids are exposed to delicious meals prepared with fresh ingredients in their homes, they are more likely to make healthier choices away from home. Registered Dietitian Emily Burson and Executive Chef Brandon Neumen, founders of School Nutrition Plus (SNP), are inspiring families to cook together

University of Missouri System officials announced the results of an economic impact study that illustrate the university’s commitment to bolster the state of Missouri. The study, completed by nationally recognized consulting firm Tripp Umbach, found that the UM System has a $5.4 billion impact on the state of Missouri. “We are dedicated to the welfare