New research establishes how and why Western diets high in sugar and fat cause liver disease: Research is unlocking how the food we eat contributes to an epidemic of chronic liver disease
New research from the University of Missouri School of Medicine has established a link between western diets high in fat and sugar and the development of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, the leading cause of chronic liver disease. The research, based in the Roy Blunt NextGen Precision Health Building at MU, has identified the western diet-induced […]
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Governor Parson proclaims March 2023 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Media Contact:Lisa CoxMissouri Department of Health and Senior ServicesMedia Inquiry Form JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Along with Governor Mike Parson, Missouri health officials and advocates gathered this week to raise awareness of colorectal cancer. Governor Parson proclaimed March 2023 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in […]
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State health department urges caution and safe consumption Media Contact:Lisa Cox, Missouri Department of Health and Senior ServicesMedia Inquiry Form JEFFERSON CITY, MO – With program rules in effect as of today, the Division of Cannabis Regulation within the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has reviewed requests and now approved 335 of the […]
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For Immediate Release:Jan. 27, 2023 Media Contact:Lisa CoxMissouri Department of Health and Senior ServicesMedia Inquiry Form JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is looking for non-profit organizations throughout the state to help feed thousands of children who would otherwise go without meals during the summer months and during […]
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For Immediate Release:Jan. 27, 2023 Media Contact:Lisa CoxMissouri Department of Health and Senior ServicesMedia Inquiry Form JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is looking for non-profit organizations throughout the state to help feed thousands of children who would otherwise go without meals during the summer months and during […]
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Google Translate Disclaimer PLEASE READ THIS DISCLAIMER CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE SERVICE Some State of Missouri websites can be translated into many different languages using Google™ Translate, a third party service (the “Service”) that provides automated computer translations of web pages. The Google™ Translate Service is offered as a convenience and is subject to applicable […]
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Google Translate Disclaimer PLEASE READ THIS DISCLAIMER CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE SERVICE Some State of Missouri websites can be translated into many different languages using Google™ Translate, a third party service (the “Service”) that provides automated computer translations of web pages. The Google™ Translate Service is offered as a convenience and is subject to applicable […]
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Google Translate Disclaimer PLEASE READ THIS DISCLAIMER CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE SERVICE Some State of Missouri websites can be translated into many different languages using Google™ Translate, a third party service (the “Service”) that provides automated computer translations of web pages. The Google™ Translate Service is offered as a convenience and is subject to applicable […]
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For Immediate Release:Jan. 19, 2023 Media Contact:Lisa CoxMissouri Department of Health and Senior ServicesMedia Inquiry Form JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services announced today that the following community water systems have been awarded a Water Fluoridation Quality Award from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Albany […]