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Pulling back the curtains on wage-theft enforcement in MN; Trump's latest attack is on RFK, Jr; NM LGBTQ+ equality group endorses 2024 'Rock Star' candidates; Michigan's youth justice reforms: Expanded diversion, no fees.

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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says rebuilding Baltimore's Key Bridge will be challenging and expensive. An Alabama Democrat flips a state legislature seat and former Connecticut senator Joe Lieberman dies at 82.

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Historic wildfires could create housing and health issues for rural Texans, a Kentucky program helps prison parolees start a new life, and descendants of Nicodemus, Kansas celebrate the Black settlers who journeyed across the 1870s plains seeking self-governance.

MO: Smoking Prevention

Around 61 million people, nearly 20% of the U.S. population, lives in rural America and subsequently faces more health challenges than those living in more populated areas. (Robert Peak/Adobe stock)
American Heart Association of MO observes National Rural Health Day

On National Rural Health Day, the American Heart Association in Missouri spotlights efforts for healthier rural living. According to a Pew Research …

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Obesity researchers in Missouri have been working on a five-year study of childhood obesity in lower-income families, led by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.  (Adobe Stock)
MO parents urged to 'lead by example' for kids' heart health

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 …

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Missouri law allows Medigap enrollees to change Medicare insurance plans at the same coverage level during their anniversary window. (Andrey/Adobe Stock)
Open enrollment means researching your healthcare options

Missourians have plenty of choices when it comes to health insurance coverage - and it's time to gear up for making those decisions. For people on …

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A new report says Missouri residents need to make a few lifestyle changes to stay healthy for the next generation. (Lorie Gelwick Tuter)
Report Shows Health Improvements Needed for MO Counties

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - St. Charles County is first in Missouri for length and quality of life, while Pemiscot County comes in last, according to a new …

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Teens are turning to e-cigarettes in large numbers, which doctors say is problematic on many fronts. Credit: www.vaping360.com
Doctors Raise Red Flag About Teens and E-Cigarettes

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – As summer winds down and kids return to their classes and friends, health experts want to make sure parents make children …

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PHOTO: The adult smoking rate in Missouri is 22 percent, well above the U.S. average of around 18 percent. The state's teen smoking rate of 15 percent is on par with national numbers. Photo credit: cherylholt/morguefile.com.
Missouri "Worst in Nation" for Tobacco-Prevention Spending

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - The latest report on how well states are funding tobacco prevention and cessation efforts has Missouri ranked worst in the …

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GRAPHIC: The new CDC National Youth Risk Behavior Survey shows 41 percent of teens admit to texting or e-mailing while driving. CREDIT: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
CDC: Risky Teen Behavior Shifts

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Less cigarette smoking, soda drinking and physical fighting, but more time at computers and other tech devices. That's the …

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PHOTO: Electronic cigarettes are often viewed as a safer alternative to tobacco, and their popularity seems to be on the rise, but there are lingering questions about their safety  Photo credit: freestockphotos.com
Safety of Electronic Cigarettes Still Under Debate

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Electronic cigarettes often are advertised as a safer alternative to tobacco cigarettes, but there are a lot of questions about …

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photo prop B supporters on bus tour. Courtesy of: showmeabrighterfuture.com
Prop B Bus Tour Rolls in - TV Ads Roll Out

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - On Election Day, Missourians will be asked to vote on a higher tobacco tax that would fund schools and pay for programs to help …

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PHOTO: A new report by the Missouri Budget Project finds the current rate of recovery from the recession just too slow for Missouri school children. Copyright: iStockphoto
Report: Recovery Pace Too Slow for MO School Children

ST. LOUIS - The State of Missouri is not recovering from the recession fast enough to to keep up with the needs of school children, according to a …

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Great American Smokeout Goes High-Tech

ST. LOUIS - Today is the 36th annual Great American Smokeout, and the American Cancer Society has all sorts of ways to help people kick the habit - …

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Opponents say Cigarette Tax Initiative Misses the Mark

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - An initiative petition that seeks to increase revenue from taxes on cigarettes in Missouri might not be what it seems at first …

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