Missouri Health

As iPods and other MP3 players become more popular, hearing experts worry that the number of people with hearing loss will become as commonplace as the devices themselves. Take steps to protect your hearing, and you will be able to enjoy music and other sounds for many years to come. 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 »

Overweight and obese individuals are at an increased risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes, which all can lead to heart disease. More »

Thanksgiving means one thing: the cooking starts early and the eating ends late. If you are diabetic, this could be quite a challenge for your blood glucose control. So what’s a person to do? More »

Managing diabetes can be a lot of work and sometimes it can seem like even your best efforts aren't paying off. At times likes this it's easy to get discouraged, but there are ways to move from discouraged to encouraged. More »

November is American Diabetes Month. Do you know the symptoms or warning signs for diabetes? Do not ignore what your body may be telling you. More »

If you're diabetic, you know what foods you can and can't have. But what about alcohol? Is it OK to have a have a glass of wine? Do you know the effects of alcohol on your body if you have diabetes? More »

Missouri holds the dubious distinction of 11th fattest in the nation, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A 2004 study by the CDC found that the cost of treating obesity in Missouri was $1.6 billion. More »