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The public-private State of Jax web-based resource compares demographics within the community and with 13 peer cities.

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Because Alzheimer’s is just one of several diseases that cause dementia, the key distinction lies in their scope. “Alzheimer’s disease is a specific condition resulting from an abnormal biological ...

Raw milk remains available in Florida purely for animal or pet consumption, making oversight and regulation more challenging.

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The money will support dozens of different approaches for improving women’s health, from new medicines to prevent maternal ...

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), as an effective means to reduce new HIV infections in high-risk populations, is listed as ...

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Here’s what St. Louis-area parents need to know about required vaccines, exemptions and where to get free back-to-school shots.