In St. Louis, health news means medical research, wellness trends, public health alerts, disease outbreaks and patient care access. Reporting here covers personal decisions, clinical developments and the institutions that provide care.
St. Louis aldermen perfected a bill directing the city's adult-use marijuana tax toward the Code Blue winter program, with final passage expected next week.
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Should St. Louis use marijuana tax revenue to fund winter homeless services?
Washington University researchers found thousands of cancer-linked mutations missed by the conventional human reference genome.
Surgeons at St. Louis Children's Hospital performed a rare reconstruction for a toddler born with eight fingers.
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Do you believe the type of diet is more important for health than weight loss alone?
A clinical trial found that a low-carb diet outperformed others in managing blood sugar and reducing liver fat in adults.
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Do you trust the liability waivers and indemnification clauses found in standard gym membership contracts?
The Missouri Court of Appeals ruled that a lawsuit against LifeTime Fitness remains active due to pending counterclaims.
Day to day, that means hospital programs, insurance coverage changes, clinical research findings and health department guidance. Reporting reaches across the city and the communities around it. Regional health patterns often reflect local environmental factors and the specific demographics that influence long-term outcomes. Public policy and the cost of care remain the two most consistent factors shaping the health landscape here.
