Shop LocalAdopt a Buddy plan starts in Callaway
The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri is seeking 180 volunteer contributors for a new Adopt a Buddy initiative to support the Buddy Pack program that serves needy Callaway County youngsters.
71-year-old breaks records, heads to world championships
Few people have gone on to break world records and compete internationally in powerlifting competitions less than two years after first picking up a weight. Lenna Barker might be one of the only people to do so in their ‘70s.
Another Reason to Count Calories
Restricting your daily calories to a healthy total will not just help you keep the pounds off. It just might help you live longer.
Stressful Life Events Linked to Cancer
A study of 91 patients at a university medical center suggests that a troubled early parent-child relationship in combination with a severe life event in the past year may be associated with immune responses...
HFMD virus hit peak in county last month
Disease affects mainly children
Hand-foot-mouth disease, a common virus affecting mostly young children, hit its peak in Callaway County about a month ago, Callaway County Health Director Sharon Lynch said Thursday.
Regular Soda, Diet Soda, Zero-Calorie Sodas: What's Really Safe?
With New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg proposing a ban on the sales of large sodas and other sugar-based drinks, the national debate on healthy verse non-healthy beverages is at an all-time high
With New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg proposing a ban on the sales of large sodas and other sugar-based drinks, the national debate on healthy verse non-healthy beverages is at an all-time high.
Baby Bottles, Pacifiers Can Injure Young Children
You might not think baby bottles, pacifiers and sippy cups would be dangerous.
Abbott Labs to Pay $100 Million to Settle Off-Label Charges
Pharmaceutical company Abbott Labs has agreed to a $100 million settlement with 45 states and the District of Columbia for the illegal off-label marketing of its drug Depakote.
To Reduce Stress, Take a Vacation From Email
With the approach of vacation season, here's something to consider: taking a vacation from your email – especially work email – can help you feel more like you're on vacation.
CCH joins statewide effort to improve patient care
Callaway Community Hospital has joined the Missouri Hospital Association’s Hospital Engagement Network to help improve patient care and reduce preventable hospital readmissions.
Upcoming forums to look at local health needs
The Callaway County Health Department is trying to identify gaps in medical, dental and mental health care services in the county and it is looking for help from the community.
YMCA dedicates new fitness trail
On the first day of spring, the YMCA of Callaway County celebrated the season change by dedicating a new .6 mile fitness trail surrounding the facility at 1715 Wood St. in Fulton.
5K Walk/Run set Saturday in Fulton
A 5K Walk/Run to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will be Saturday morning in Fulton.
Callaway sees pinch of medicine shortage
Local pharmacies and medical services are feeling the effects of a growing national shortage of certain generic medications.
Low demand causes Callaway Hospital to close OB unit, clinic
There will be no more babies delivered at Callaway Community Hospital after March 9. On that day, the hospital will close both the obstetrics (OB) unit at the hospital and the obstetrics clinic that is part of Fulton Medical Clinic.
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