Missouri Health

While teenagers may feel independent, this is a question that needs to be discussed as a family. Signing your driver’s license can open the door to conversation. More »

Teach your children to listen to their bodies. Pain is the body’s way of telling us that something is wrong and we need to fix it. Don’t let your young athlete play through a painful injury that could lead to permanent damage. More »

Did you know when you pick up a bottle of sunscreen that says it’s “waterproof” that it really isn’t? Will an SPF level under 15 help prevent skin cancer? The FDA is taking steps to ensure consumers have the information they need to know when buying sunscreen. More »

Working behind a desk offers a fairly low risk job, but there are a few “under the radar” risks that pose a threat to your long-term health. If gone unchecked, your everyday desk-job habits have the potential to affect long-term eye, back, wrist and overall body health. More »

Back pain affects your daily standard of living and can lead to a host of other problems. So how can you prevent it? More »

Osteoporosis is every woman's concern because what you do now will affect to what extent you deal with this disease later. Women of all ages can take immediate action to prevent osteoporosis and teach their children and grandchildren about the importance of maintaining healthy bones. More »

Quickly recognizing the symptoms of a possible heart attack and acting quickly to reach medical care is the key to improving survival. More »

As you age, your risk for falling increases. To reduce your risk for falling, following these simple steps. More »

If your child suffers an injury, use RICE for treatment. More »

A new understanding of the primary cause of chronic back pain has ushered in safe, corrective surgical procedures that relieve a pain that so often interferes with work, normal daily activities and relaxation. More »

The following Web sites offer information, resources and documents concerning end-of-life care. More »