MO: Smoking Prevention
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 - …
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 …