Columbia Health News (Missouri, United States)

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University of Missouri Extension has been given a national grant to expand its 2 programs that promote physical activity and a healthy diet for Missourians.

University of Missouri students provides free clinical services to uninsured patients which also gives opportunity for the students to learn how to become health care providers.

This is a story told by Shauna Fischer, a social worker and young mother of three who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis three years ago. She is sharing her thoughts in the hope that her experience might help others suffering from this disease.

The move in the European Union to place warning labels on food and beverages containing synthetic dyes is prompting similar discussions in the United States, bringing a Minnesota company’s alternative to these dyes into the spotlight.

Quotes are from the life experiences of a multiple sclerosis sufferer, who gave permission for her name and unsolicited words to be used. Her experience gives reason for optimism from a most unusual source; a jellyfish. Her words are inspiring.

Celiac disease sufferers can now enjoy summer holidays and getaways like the rest of us. The unique new Bready Home Baking System is making it possible. Please let us know how we can help with interviews with the CEO or high resolution photos.

The Show-Me State Games Audrey Walton Opening Ceremonies will feature entertainer Candy Coburn in addition to traditions including a torch lighting and parade of athletes.

Suntava extends the goodness of its purple corn hybrid to another level by introducing of its purple corn concentrate – for use by beverage companies and restaurants in creating healthy, nutritious and tasty fruit and vegetable fusion drinks.

May is National Celiac Disease Awareness Month. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease suffered by 1 in 130. The unique new Bready Home Baking System is giving those who can't tolerate wheat, barley, rye or oats in their diet reason to cheer.

This is an unsolicited testimonial; to ensure authenticity, Josh Sheldon gave permission for his full name and address be used. The report from this sufferer of multiple sclerosis gives reason for optimism from a most unusual source; a jellyfish.

In 2010, Missouri's Olympic sports festival, the Show-Me State Games, is making several changes, including moving some soccer and basketball events to June and also introducing an Olympic Village for the first time.

D&H Drugstore in Columbia, Mo. has distributed over 1,200 bottles of free multivitamins to children in the Mid-Missouri area.