Health

By NewsPress Now (Family Features) Respiratory viruses are common in the fall and winter months. Flu, COVID-19 and RSV can surge during the cooler weather and keep people from gathering with family and friends. They cause many people to get very sick or even to be hospitalized. “We know that getting vaccinated is the best defense

By NewsPress Now (Family Features) Good sleep isn’t just about waking up feeling rested and ready for the day. Quality sleep, and plenty of it, is important for your overall health. While you sleep, your body naturally recharges itself, which puts you at lower risk for cardiovascular problems and chronic conditions like diabetes, as well

By Chris Fortune A local blood bank teamed up with the Downtown branch of the St. Joseph Public Library to encourage donations amid an ongoing shortage. The Community Blood Center offered a Chiefs shirt and a chance to win tickets to a game to adults who donated blood on Thursday at the Downtown Library at

By Nicole Scott The St. Joseph Health Department will be closed on Friday, Dec. 6, for an all-day staff meeting. Services will resume at the health department, 904 S. 10th St., at 8 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 9. For more information, contact the health department at 816-271-4636

By Leah Rainwater Being in the middle of cold and flu season, keeping a bottle of cough syrup in the medicine cabinet is a must. However, officials with the St. Joseph Health Department are warning of precautions to take when administering cold and flu medications. “A lot of people are getting respiratory, they’re getting flu

By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – For more than a century, Johnson & Johnson has been synonymous with innovation in science and medicine by moving the needle in building a world where complex diseases are prevented and cured, treatments are smarter, and solutions are personalized and accessible. Inventions like robotic surgery, tissue engineering, and treatments for

By NewsPress Now (NAPSI)—If you or someone you care for is among the nearly 40 million Americans the Centers for Disease Control estimates have diabetes, chances are good you won’t even know it.     That’s because nearly 90% of those who have prediabetes, and thus have an increased risk of developing the disease, aren’t

By NewsPress Now (NAPSI)—If you or someone you care for is ever among the nearly 40 million Americans the Centers for Disease Control estimates have diabetes, chances are good you won’t even know it.     That’s because nearly 90% of those who have prediabetes, and thus have an increased risk of developing the disease,

By NewsPress Now (Family Features) Even if you have the perfect gifts picked out for your nearest and dearest, there’s still time to add some stocking stuffers that are sure to please all the favorite ladies in your life. The holidays are the perfect time for gifting special skin care solutions they will love. Formulated

By NewsPress Now (State Point) Americans face unprecedented wait times to see their doctors. This squeeze is particularly acute in primary care, but is also being felt in specialties like neurology, psychiatry and OB/GYN. According to the American Medical Association (AMA), here are the top reasons why it’s harder than ever to be seen by

By NewsPress Now (Family Features) While diabetes gets a lot of attention, people with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) are frequently overlooked when drug companies develop new medications. “People with T1D and chronic kidney disease, or CKD, face significantly higher risks of morbidity and mortality if they are unable to control their blood sugar levels,” said

By Nicole Scott Northwest Health Services is sharing free online resources from Narcan and information about free in-person training, seeking to better educate people on how to respond to an opioid overdose situation. Narcan is a spray medication that is administered through the nose to help those suffering from an opioid overdose. The life-saving medication’s

By NewsPress Now (NAPSI)—If you or someone you care for is among the 1 in 3 U.S. adults estimated to have prediabetes, a condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough yet to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes, or is among the nearly 40 million Americans the Centers for

By Kyle Schmidt Americans will have plenty of food in front of them during the closing weeks of the year but moderation is key in a season often known for excess. Registered dietitian Jessica Smith advises pacing yourself when tempted with all the food on offer during the holidays. “Taking time to appreciate your food,

By Kyle Schmidt Thanksgiving is all about the food for many, making it important to take precautions to avoid serving up anything that could make holiday guests ill. Luke Pitts, an environment public health specialist with the St. Joseph Health Department, offers some tips to make sure the turkey and stuffing are what friends and

By NewsPress Now (Family Features) Clinical trials are necessary for finding new ways of preventing, detecting or treating diseases, but often, limited participation creates challenges for meeting clinical trial goals. Despite decades of effort and strategies to identify and address barriers to recruiting and enrolling study participants, recruitment challenges persist, particularly among women, older adults

By Jazmine Knight It all started 53 years ago, when the University of Missouri — Kansas City Medical School was established by some visionaries who believed medical education could be taught in a better way. “A better way consisted of a couple of things,” said Dr. Alexander Norbash, UMKC Medical School dean and professor. “One

By Kirsten Stokes The holidays can be difficult for anyone, but for those already struggling with mental health issues, the stresses of the season can become too much. When that happens, a phone can be a lifeline. That’s the goal of the 988 hotline, which was launched nationally in 2022 to be the mental health

By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Creating lunches for your kids every day can be challenging, but as the holiday season approaches, life can get even more hectic, making this daily task seem daunting. While the holiday season is a stressful and busy time of year, it’s still possible to assemble balanced, nutritious lunches your kids

By Leah Rainwater A member of the Mosaic Life Care St. Joseph’s Board of Trustees was honored at the Missouri Hospital Association’s 102 Annual Convention on Monday in Kansas City. Serna Naylor was named Trustee of the Year for her service to both Mosaic Life Care and Mosaic Medical Center- Albany. “Serena Naylor is a

By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Few experiences compare to the excitement of finding out you are pregnant and the anticipation of your growing family. Along with natural concerns about the childbirth process and health of your child, you have many other questions and curiosities. What will your baby be like? Will your child resemble one

By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) When John noticed blood in his urine, he consulted his doctor and was quickly referred to a urologist. (John is a composite character, based on the experiences of real-life patients.) John was diagnosed with bladder cancer using White Light Cystoscopy (WLC), a simple procedure for diagnosing non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC).

By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Did you ever wonder why it may be harder to breathe during cold and flu season? Cold air, for one thing. Cold air can irritate airways and make them narrower, increasing mucus production. What else makes you feel stuffy? Spending more time indoors during cold weather may expose you to

By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Most parents agree that it’s important for children to establish healthy habits before they turn 18 years old. Building a strong foundation and taking a preventive approach to health early on will help people avoid illness and improve our healthspan, or the number of years spent in good health. Simple,

By Charles Christian Officials at the St. Joseph Health Department are reminding parents that November is an ideal time for kids to get flu, COVID and RSV vaccines. December through February is normally considered a peak season for these respiratory illnesses, making November a good time for vaccinations to give the body time to adjust

By Jazmine Knight Students at Missouri Western will be taking learning to another level as the university holds its first ever inter-professional health professions simulation. As Missouri Western turns Murphy Hall into Murphy General Hospital, students can choose to work on the med surg, emergency or ICU unit fulfilling roles of nurses, physical therapists, respiratory

By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) One in eight U.S. women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime, and many of these patients will undergo a lumpectomy — a surgical treatment to remove the tumor while preserving as much healthy breast tissue as possible. Despite surgical advancements, up to 36% of patients require a second

By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Each year, as many as 80,000 children younger than 5 are hospitalized due to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in the United States. RSV is the leading cause of hospitalization in all infants. New medical advancements however are safeguarding infants and some toddlers at increased risk, and providing hope. As RSV season