Platte County has not been able to implement a youth mental health fund. This fund was approved as a quarter-cent sales tax by voters. However, it was halted by commissioners in December. Months later, this decision remains contentious. A report was released from the Platte County Health De
Shawn Simpson was a TV personality. But he did more than just talk about hockey. He was a General Manager, too. He was a big part of the hockey community. He had a lot of knowledge. He was a big personality. He had a lot of knowledge about hockey. And he had a larger-than-life personality.
Researchers and scientists were left in the dark when key research meetings were suddenly canceled. This happened after the Trump administration ordered a communication pause. The halt affected meetings that decide which studies get funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Most importantly
Quitting tobacco is a complex journey. Smoking, vaping, and using heated tobacco products create three main types of users: single, dual, and triple. We need to look closer at these three groups. It is not easy to quit smoking. A recent survey involved over a thousand Korean adults who us
Alcohol is in the news recently. There is a concern about the connection between alcohol and cancer. The big concern is that some people may not have the full picture. Knowing the facts can help people make better choices for their health. It is reported that In 1942 when Finland was fighti
Given the prevalence of a condition does not equal widespread understanding of it. There is no cure for endometriosis, one might assume that it would be the target of intense research and funding. After all, it affects tens of millions of women worldwide. However, this seems to be not the c
Eating disorders are a lot deadlier than you might think. In fact, people who suffer from these disorders are at a much higher risk of dying early. This is especially true for those with anorexia nervosa. But why is this happening and what can be done to fix it? Let's talk about the numbers. Betwee
Vibrations are all around us, from the rumble of a train to the pulsating beats of music. But what about vibrations in exercise? Imagine a special platform that shakes at different speeds and the idea is that it makes your muscles stronger. Well, that's the idea behind whole-body vibration (WBV).
The concept might sound strange to you. However, those in the know call them “intermediaries. ” Individuals with expertise guiding folks toward community-centered fitness groups, providing help needed to get fit and build connections. Think of it as finding your way around fitness and social circles
A new painkiller has been approved for sale. This medication, Journavx, is a step forward that skips those addictive opioids that many of us are familiar with. Think of it as a shortcut around the addiction crisis. This pain reliever tackles those intense, short-term pains from things like surgery,
