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Many people reserve visits to the doctor for times when they’re sick — but if you aren’t proactive about your health, you could be missing out on important preventive care from your physician.

The vaccine we’ve been hearing about for most of the year is, of course, the COVID-19 vaccine.

In a surgical suite at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, a robotic arm snakes an ultra-thin, ultra-flexible tube through a patient’s airway. Once the tube reaches the lungs, the surgeon operating the device remotely uses a tiny camera to search the area for an abnormal growth, or nodule, that might be cancerous.

Barnes-Jewish Hospital invited songwriters from Frontline Songs to spend time with caregivers.

Here are some tips for staying safe and healthy while you and your children get a move on, along with some healthful snack ideas for the little ones and the adults.

By renewing our driver’s license at the DMV, most of us are aware of the process of registering to become an organ donor should the worst come to pass. But there is another group of organ donors — living donors.

If you or someone in your family has been sick recently with a cold or the flu, it’s important to know if they’re still contagious before you head to dinner with family and friends. Here, we break down seven wintertime illnesses, including how they spread and how long you should consider yourself contagious should you catch one.

In an age where the pace of life seems to accelerate with each passing day, finding a moment for relaxation and a calm mind is crucial for maintaining overall well-being. The benefits of meditation are vast, ranging from enhanced focus and mindfulness to improved health.

If you’ve recently noticed prebiotic and probiotic sodas popping up on the shelves of your local grocery store, you’re not alone.

Food insecurity, or a lack of consistent access to nutritious and affordable food, is a pervasive issue that affects communities across the country. In St. Louis, this problem is prevalent, with a significant portion of the population facing challenges in getting the right kinds of food. Often, this is because grocery stores or other fresh food options are limited or simply because many can’t afford to buy nutritious food.