Shorter, milder winters may be leading to increasing tick survival rates, as well as allowing some species of ticks to move into areas where t…
Vaccination is considered by many to be one of the greatest achievements of public health, preventing tens of thousands of deaths and millions…
The pain of post-herpetic neuralgia can drive people to the point of suicide. Researchers are getting closer to pinpointing its cause – which may extend to other forms of neuropathy.
A flock of miniature remote-control planes circled the clouds over Eureka on Aug. 29 in an effort to raise money for an area child with a rare…
A growing body of research suggests the shingles vaccine may do more than prevent a painful rash, it could help lower your risk of dementia.
Prevention. Early detection. Greater chances of survival.
A total of 122 cyclosporiasis cases have been reported to the Jefferson County Health Department as of mid-August.
Sixty-two cyclosporiasis cases have been reported to the Jefferson County Health Department, Sara Bressie, the department’s communicable disea…
On July 22, adult mosquitoes collected from a trap site in the city of De Soto tested positive for the West Nile virus, the Jefferson County H…
Janet, a 4-year-old calico cat, survived feline infection peritonitis and owner Ashley Rice of House Springs is grateful she did.