Missouri is showing poor results when it comes to lung cancer. The American Lung Association released it national State of Lung Cancer report this week, and Missouri ranks as the 6th worst state for new cases of lung cancer. Laura Turner is Missouri’s Director...
A new campaign is underway in Missouri to reduce smoking and vaping at work and in public spaces. Kentaro Kumanomido, campaign manager for Show Me Smokefree, said current state law does not provide enough protection from second-hand smoke. “The current law, which was...
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is rolling out a free service for teens who want to quit smoking. “My Life, My Quit” is focused on all forms of smoking, including cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, vape products, and smokeless tobacco. Abby...
The University of Missouri has a Health Neuroscience Center, which researches ways to accelerate the discovery of new treatments for drug addiction to improve mental health and well-being. The center is recruiting adults to participate in a research study that...
