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Heart disease takes more than 15,000 lives in Missouri every year, making it the number one cause of death in the state. This is the time of year that parents can step up their efforts to prevent it in the next generation. Studies indicate children as young as 10 to 14 can show the early stages of plaque building in their arteries - a precursor to heart disease. ...

Sex and relationships after age 50 are the topics of a series of online workshops hosted by AARP Virginia, starting tonight. The group says the idea is to provide information about sexual health and wellness, and dating, for heterosexual couples and the LGBTQIA community. The National Council on Aging finds both men and women over 50 experience a multitude of health-related changes that can sometimes be tough to talk about, even with their partner or their doctor. ...

Groups that fight for consumers and auto safety are urging Governor Gavin Newsom to veto a bill that they say would make it harder for Californians who allege fraud or get stuck with a "lemon" vehicle to prove their case. Senate Bill 71 raises the limit from $25,000 to $35,000 to avoid being moved to limited civil court - where the discovery process and the number of depositions are limited. Michael Brooks, executive director, Center for Auto Safety, contends this change woul...

October is National Eczema Awareness Month. More than 31 million people in the U.S. have some form of the chronic skin disease, also known as atopic dermatitis. ...

On Wednesday, child care providers and families will gather at the Utah State Capitol to participate in a stroller rally to advocate for critical investment in the child care system. Federal funds intended to keep child care services afloat during the pandemic as part of the 2021 American Rescue Plan expired last month. Estimates from The Century Foundation suggest more than more than 35,000 Utah children will lose access to child care, and nearly 670 child care programs will be forced to close...

This fall, a key federal agency is taking applications from providers who want to join a nationwide model to improve Alzheimers care. Minnesota voices see it as a promising opportunity to reduce stress for patients and their caregivers. Over the summer, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced a new voluntary guide in hopes of establishing more coordinated care for individuals diagnosed with dementia. ...

Supporters of efforts to make Oregon cities more livable and accessible for people of all ages are meeting this week. The Age-Friendly Oregon Summit takes place tomorrow and Wednesday in Monmouth, a town near Salem that is home to Western Oregon University. Monmouth Mayor Cecelia Koontz said the university provides a place where people of all ages can gather. ...

In rural communities, severe staffing shortages have increased hospital wait times and worsened quality of care. According to the latest report by the West Virginia Hospital Association, nursing had the highest overall rates of vacancies and turnovers, at more than 19% and 26% respectively. Rebecca Love, a nurse and chief clinical officer at IntelyCare, a nurse staffing company, said in rural regions, hospitals often become the stopgap solution for both residents health and communities economi...

A key change to Montanas Landlord Tenant Act is causing concern among people who advocate for affordable housing. The Legislature shortened the amount of time a renter has to respond if they are served with eviction court papers. Amy Hall - a board member with Montana Fair Housing - said previously, a tenant had ten business days to submit a written response, giving their reasons for being allowed to stay. ...

A Knoxville group of concerned citizens will head next month to an international meeting at United Nations headquarters in New York. Their focus is the total elimination of nuclear weapons. Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons was passed in 2021. ...