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Enjoy, don’t overdo, holiday food

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,

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Help Wanted: How clinical trials help fight disease

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

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A Better Path to Bladder Cancer Detection: The Role of Blue Light Cystoscopy

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).

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November is ideal for vaccinations for kids

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

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Western, Mosaic announce nursing program partnership

By Jazmine Knight Missouri Western State University and Mosaic Life Care have a new partnership that will support nursing students both before and after graduation. A new grow-your-own program allows select nursing students to earn employment and scholarship benefits in exchange for a four-year commitment to work for Mosaic following graduation. The Nursing Scholars of

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Sleep First to Help Prevent Drowsy Driving

By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Drowsy driving is risky and dangerously common. Many drivers are either unaware or don’t prioritize getting enough sleep as an important part of safe driving. Even though drowsy driving is high risk — the cause of nearly one in five deadly car crashes — many people continue to drive when

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8 Ways to Live Healthier in 2025

By NewsPress Now Take steps to limit risk for cardiovascular disease (Family Features) The last decade has seen a surge in cardiovascular risk factors such as uncontrolled high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity, each of which raises the risks of developing heart disease and stroke. These trends are leading researchers to conclude that the prevalence

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