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Getting A Good Night's Rest

Author: BJC HealthCare, St. Louis
Topics: Healthy Living, Sleep Disorders

 

We spend one-third of our lives sleeping, yet many of us take sleep for granted. Only when it becomes disturbed do we pay some attention to it. More »

 
 
 
Early Diagnosis Of Breast Cancer Is Key To Survival

Author: St. Anthony's Medical Center, St. Louis
Topics: Cancer Care, Women's Health

 

Breast cancer can be effectively treated if detected early. Survival rate after treatment for breast cancer diagnosed in its earliest stages is over 90 percent. More »

 
 
 
 

A new special report finds Missouri hospitals are making significant investments in health information technology. These investments promise new opportunities for quality improvement in Missouri’s health care delivery system and an economic boost through expansion of jobs in the state’s health care and information technology sectors. More »

 
 
 
Breast Cancer and Family History: What Does It Mean?

Author: Elizabeth Kent, M.D., Freeman Health System, Joplin
Topics: Cancer Care, Women's Health

 

With one in six women developing breast cancer in her lifetime, many people have a family member who has or has had breast cancer. How much does an “average family history of breast cancer” affect an individual’s personal risk of getting the disease? More »

 
 
 
Prostate Cancer Screenings Critical To Reducing Deaths

Author: Saint Francis Medical Center, Cape Girardeau
Topics: Cancer Care, Men's Health

 

Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men. It is important that men remember to see their doctor regularly for prostate cancer screenings. More »

 
 
 
Is It More Than A Snore?

Author: Dr. Ann Romaker, Saint Luke's Health System of Kansas City
Topics: High Blood Pressure, Respiratory Health, Sleep Disorders

 

If you or a family member snores, it could be more than just an annoyance. It could be a symptom of a much bigger problem. More »