By NewsPress Now (NAPSI)—Hay noticias para los padres de mascotas: según la veterinaria Dra. Babette Gladstein, “resulta alarmante que hasta el 85 % de los perros desarrollen algún tipo de enfermedad de las encías antes de los dos años. A pesar de ser la afección más diagnosticada en perros y gatos, a menudo no se
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By NewsPress Now (NAPSI)—Es posible que no lo sepas, pero es probable que tengas al menos un factor de riesgo que podría hacerte vulnerable a complicaciones graves que derivan de la gripe, el COVID-19 u otras enfermedades peligrosas. Condiciones como la diabetes, la hipertensión, las enfermedades del corazón y las enfermedades pulmonares como el asma
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – For those living with paralysis and their loved ones, receiving sufficient support, meaningful connection and useful information are all crucial elements in order to thrive. Thanks to the leadership and vision of Dana Reeve, the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation‘s National Paralysis Resource Center (NPRC) opened its doors in 2002,
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By Nicole Scott The Missouri State Highway Patrol is sharing tips and advice for a safe holiday as people hit the roads for the holidays. This year’s Christmas holiday counting period begins at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 24, and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 25. During that period in 2023, there were
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By NewsPress Now (NAPSI)—You may not know it, but chances are you have at least one risk factor that could make you vulnerable for serious complications from flu, COVID-19 and other dangerous diseases. Conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and lung diseases including asthma and COPD increase your risk. Other common factors including being
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By NewsPress Now (NAPSI)—Con la llegada de temporada de la gripe y resfriados, algo aparentemente simple puede ser señal de un problema más grave para algunas personas, pero también hay buenas noticias. El riesgo del VRS El virus respiratorio sincitial (VRS) es un virus común que imita los síntomas del resfriado.
Continue ReadingBy Alan Wooten | The Center Square (The Center Square) – Mercurial strategies of President-elect Donald Trump are sending Bo Hines into the new White House administration. Hines, once endorsed by Trump and once in a primary where his opponent got the coveted nod, was announced Sunday as the pick for executive director of the
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By NewsPress Now (NAPSI)—As cold and flu season sets in, a seemingly simple cold could signal a more serious concern for some people—but there’s good news, too. The Risk of RSV Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus that mimics cold-like symptoms. While many people recover quickly, RSV can cause
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By NewsPress Now (NAPSI)—Franck Mputu Beya recalls sunny days in the Democratic Republic of the Congo—cutting his siblings’ hair in the shade of the veranda. Happy family moments which ended when an escalation of violence in the Kasai region displaced 1.4 million people, including Beya’s family. “They were killing everybody, and I made
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By Liam Gibson This holiday season, prepare to talk finance with loved ones. A new Fidelity survey of 1,900 adults shows family boundaries around money are coming down, with 4 out of 5 saying it’s important to talk to young people about money. Two-thirds of respondents are actively engaging in those conversations. For many, it is an
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By JayDee Vykoukal The holiday season — often synonymous with joy, connection, and generosity — is a time when communities come together to spread kindness and share what they can. In fact, many of us grew up learning that being a “Scrooge” was no way to find happiness. Instead, supporting the Tiny Tims of the
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By Elise Armitage If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to spend less on clothes in 2025, you aren’t alone. A recent Luke Zion Jewelry survey of 885 Americans revealed that the rising cost of living has caused 58% to rethink their apparel expenses. Survey respondents reported spending an average of $1,445 annually on
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By Monica Fish Economic woes aren’t deterring travelers from prioritizing vacations in the new year. According to Hilton’s 2025 Travel Trends Report, 1 in 3 survey respondents have already booked a trip for next year. Additionally, Skyscanner’s recent survey of U.S. travelers reveals that despite rising costs, some will spend more than in previous years.
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By Anika Jindal The holiday season, typically a time of joy and generosity, also brings a significant set of financial challenges for many. A recent Talker study reveals 1 in 4 people grapple with compulsive overspending during holidays, highlighting the mental and emotional toll the holidays take on people’s finances. Talker surveyed 2,000 Americans who
Continue ReadingBy David Marvin Just Say the Word bug copy.jpg How well do you measure up? Most people, who claim to be Christians, would say that there is some sort of scale and all of your works are placed on that scale. The scale might resemble one that a doctor or pharmacist would have used 70
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By NewsPress Now Two Excelsior Springs women were hospitalized after a Clinton County crash Sunday. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the collision occurred just after 3:30 p.m. on I-35 South, two miles north of Holt, Missouri. A 42-year-old Ames, Iowa woman swerved left to avoid a dog in the road and hit a car
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By NewsPress Now Keep them coming The Bob Ford articles are great. Keep them coming. What’s going on? I understand that many employers didn’t want to opt into the Social Security system, but rather went with a pension. Now, all the sudden, they want to give 3 million people Social Security who don’t deserve it
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By NewsPress Now Laura Lee Ripper, 92, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, at an Olathe, Kansas, care facility. She was born June 17, 1932, in St. Joseph, to Hattie and Elroy Hiskey. She married Daryl Ripper on March 1, 1952, in St. Joseph. Her family was her greatest pride and joy.
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By NewsPress Now The unexpected benefits of creativity (Family Features) Creative expression not only helps children convey their thoughts and feelings, but it also helps build the self-esteem and resilience needed to navigate life’s complexities. Creativity can even serve as a powerful catalyst for educational, emotional and cognitive growth. These findings are part of a
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By NewsPress Now Sonja “Sonie” G. (Hatton) Morgan, 86, passed away at home on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Born June 20, 1938, in St. Joseph, to Dallas Monroe and Helen Mae (Brown) Hatton. Sonie was a true Matriarch of her family, hosting all the family gatherings over many,
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By NewsPress Now (Family Features) The Ardennes Offensive, commonly known as the “Battle of the Bulge,” stands as the single bloodiest battle fought by the United States during World War II. Waged in the bitter cold of mid-December 1944, it took the Allies a month to secure victory. The cost was staggering: nearly 20,000 Americans
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By Leah Rainwater The local St. Joseph Salvation Army hosted a memorial in partnership with Community Missions on Friday, Dec. 20. Friday’s memorial was held to commemorate and celebrate unhoused people who have died within the last year. “We hold a candlelight service,” said Salvation Army Major Ronald Key. “A number of the agencies come
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By NewsPress Now RUSHVILLE, Mo. – Vivian Rose Etta Smith, 89, of Rushville, Missouri, passed away Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, surrounded by family. She was born Feb. 28, 1935, in St. Joseph, daughter of Florence Delois and Lionel “Dollie” Pummell. On May 9, 1962, she married Francis Smith. Vivian spent many years as a homemaker
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By NewsPress Now Late Notices As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.
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By NewsPress Now MAITLAND, Mo. – Donna Mae Heck, 80, Maitland, Missouri, passed away Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. She was born April 11, 1944, in St. Joseph, to Donald and Dorothy (Hillen) Dunn. Donna grew up in St. Joseph and graduated from Lafayette High School. She then attended beauty school and earned her beautician’s license.
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By NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, My best friend of 60 years lost her husband 13 years ago. She has one son, who is successful and busy with his young family. They try to include her in various family gatherings, but she always has an excuse as to why she can’t attend — she doesn’t drive
Continue ReadingBy Metro Creative Hunger is a feeling most people can relate to. At one point or another, just about everyone has felt a hunger pang so strong it can feel like itÕs been ages since they’ve eaten so much as a morsel of food. Hunger is not a part of daily life for many people,
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – By Rob Williams, Managing Director, Financial Planning, Retirement Income and Wealth Management, Schwab Center for Financial Research There are a lot of cautionary tales in the news these days about how unprepared people are for retirement, painting a rather bleak picture of widespread financial insecurity. But the reality is quite
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By Associated Press LOS ANGELES | For nearly 40 years, customers flocked to Party City for Halloween costumes, favors for children’s birthday parties and decorations for New Year’s Eve celebrations. Now, the go-to shop for everything from cartoon-themed balloons to Super Bowl decor is closing stores. Party City announced Saturday that it would start a
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By Associated Press BEIJING | The Chinese government protested Sunday the latest American announcements of military sales and assistance to Taiwan, warning the United States that it is “playing with fire.” U.S. President Joe Biden authorized Saturday the provision of up to $571 million in Defense Department material and services and in military education and
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