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Missouri: Island of Germs - KMOX.comKMOX.com Missouri: Island of Germs KMOX.com ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOX) - The Center for Disease Control's new Flu View map shows the amount of flu virus activity in each state. Right now, Missouri is the only state colored in red, meaning it has the highest amount of flu activity, surrounded by ... Students create 'botcha'-detecting robot - TempoStudents create 'botcha'-detecting robot Tempo It would take six hours of exposure to completely eliminate the germs left by the botcha, Cruz said, noting the research conducted by the students. “The students made all of this. They designed it and built it with their own hands. and more » 5 Reasons Why Men Need Beauty Sleep, Too - Huffington Post5 Reasons Why Men Need Beauty Sleep, Too Huffington Post "As far as men go, the health aspects of sleep are quite important," says Joe Ojile, MD, a pulmonary and sleep specialist in St. Louis and chairman of the National Sleep Foundation's education committee. "In people who deprive themselves of sleep, ... Influenza becoming more widespread across bi-state - KMOV.comInfluenza becoming more widespread across bi-state KMOV.com "The more closed in, the more kids are together, the more they're going to share germs." But plenty of sharing is going around. Flu cases in the city of St. Louis nearly doubled from last week from 189 cases to 363 cases. In fact, two local catholic ... What's Making You Sick? - WSIL TVWhat's Making You Sick? WSIL TV By Kevin Hunsperger WSIL -- Lots of germs and grime going around all over southern Illinois. Physicians at Carbondale Family Medicine are seeing that stomach bug going around. It's been pretty persistent all winter. This bug is accompanied with ... Robotics expo attracts 'NERDs' - Lincoln Journal StarRobotics expo attracts 'NERDs' Lincoln Journal Star The event, a competitive showcase that took place at the Strategic Air and Space Museum, had nearly 800 area students and their accompanying robots vying for an invitation to a world robotics festival in St. Louis. Aware of the stakes, the teammates ... and more » Learning to Love Airport Lit - New York TimesNew York Times Learning to Love Airport Lit New York Times Instead of reading, I used to worry about how long a delay was going to last; fret over the awfulness of the dried-out sandwich that was meant to be dinner; gently shove back the head of a slumped stranger snoring on my shoulder; feel a miasma of germs ... and more » Antibiotics Not Necessary or Helpful for Acute Sinusitis - MedscapeAntibiotics Not Necessary or Helpful for Acute Sinusitis Medscape Jane M. Garbutt, MBChB, from the Division of General Medical Sciences at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri, and colleagues conducted a randomized controlled trial in which they compared quality of life improvement in ... and more » The power of love: Nurturing children has benefits for brain, general well-being - Plain DealerPlain Dealer The power of love: Nurturing children has benefits for brain, general well-being Plain Dealer Indeed, the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences published a study last month by researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis who used magnetic resonance imaging to show that a specific region of a ... Winter adds to ordeal of cancer patients - The RepublicWinter adds to ordeal of cancer patients The Republic By Cynthia Billhartz Gregorian St. Louis Post-Dispatch ST. LOUIS — For a lot of people, weathering the winter is no fun. Cold temperatures. Shorter days. More colds and flu. Before Jerry Miller was diagnosed with Stage 3B colon cancer last summer, ... 'American Idol' Recap: Hollywood Hell Week - RollingStone.comRollingStone.com 'American Idol' Recap: Hollywood Hell Week RollingStone.com Most stricken by this choice is Alicia Bernhart, a St. Louis police officer who declares she is a St. Louis police officer to all comers. She also insists on singing the wretched, aria-free "Joy to the World" – better known as the "Jeremiah was a ... and more » Guest commentary: Childhood vaccines - STLtoday.comGuest commentary: Childhood vaccines STLtoday.com Dr. Ken Haller talks with 10-year-old patient Larry Briggs of St. Louis during an examination at University Pediatrics on Tuesday, April 14, 2009, in St. Louis. Haller is a pediatrician and an assistant professor in pediatrics at St. Louis University's ... Winter adds to ordeal of cancer patients - STLtoday.comWinter adds to ordeal of cancer patients STLtoday.com He's also had to cut back on socializing to avoid germs. There's little data on how many cancer patients are treated for viral and bacterial infections each year. But health care experts report that the rate of infection among them during winter is ... and more » First-year LEGO robotics team wins regional competition - Charlotte ObserverFirst-year LEGO robotics team wins regional competition Charlotte Observer Winners from each state tournament advance to the World Festival, April 25-28 in St. Louis. Each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control, about 48 million people in the United States get sick, 128000 are hospitalized and 3000 die from ... and more » New Musical: Boy in the Bathroom at the Bloomington Playwrights Project - Broadway WorldNew Musical: Boy in the Bathroom at the Bloomington Playwrights Project Broadway World Each dreams of a better life; however, each is trapped by fears ranging from germs and contamination to the fear of abandonment. The Boy in the Bathroom suggests that there are people, relationships, and forces in life more powerful than the doubts ... and more » Father Dominic's Pizza Raises Dough for Charity - Patch.comFather Dominic's Pizza Raises Dough for Charity Patch.com Garromone looked a bit sheepish but reminded us that this pizza dough will be cooked at 500 degrees and any germs will be taken care of. Later he brought out the pizza that had been dropped, cooked with asparagus and mornay sauce. and more » Why wait for Feb. 18? Mardi Gras good times are rolling now - STLtoday.comWhy wait for Feb. 18? Mardi Gras good times are rolling now STLtoday.com The parade wraps up an afternoon of family-friendly fun featuring two of St. Louis' favorite party animals — Fredbird and the Rally Squirrel — as well as performances from Muny Kids and Babaloo. Kids can also make their own masks, capes and crowns to ... and more » Lost Foods of New York City: Butter cakes from Childs Restaurant - Capital New YorkLost Foods of New York City: Butter cakes from Childs Restaurant Capital New York New Yorkers, like the country as a whole, were newly familiar with the concept of germs, and influenced by 19th-century health reformers like Sylvester Graham and John Harvey Kellogg who espoused the values of wholesome, virtuous eating. ... Of holiday travels, eruptions and the gift that keeps on giving - Champaign/Urbana News-Gazette (blog)Champaign/Urbana News-Gazette (blog) Of holiday travels, eruptions and the gift that keeps on giving Champaign/Urbana News-Gazette (blog) We are back from our holiday sojourn visiting family around the Midwest, spreading lots of Christmas cheer - and germs - along the way. Yes, it was one of those virus-filled vacations, everything from respiratory ailments to ... let's just say ... January 2, 1900: Reversing the Chicago River - WBEZ (blog)WBEZ (blog) January 2, 1900: Reversing the Chicago River WBEZ (blog) All those germs in the drinking water produced outbreaks of cholera or typhoid or other diseases. You'll often hear the story of the Great Chicago Plague. It's said that cholera wiped out 70000 people in a single year, about 20% of the city's ... |