SMITHVILLE — Mark Murtha believes in going big, especially when he gets a chance to record and produce a Christmas album. His labor of love is titled “Mark Murtha’s Christmas Party in Kansas City,” ...

Many people think of genetic testing related to cancer. However, genetic testing also plays an important role in understanding heart health. Certified Genetic Counselor Juliana Askren, MS, works with ...

New Year’s resolutions tend to focus heavily on healthy aspirations. Each January, people from all walks of life express a desire to lose weight, exercise more, quit smoking, or get more sleep.

Oak Park teacher Sarah Lorenson receives a round of applause from her students after receiving her ProStart educator award. Submitted Photo Sarah Lorenson, who has been teaching ProStart for 12 years ...

According to the American Heart Association, 1.9 million brain cells die each minute during a stroke. That is why every second counts in recognizing the symptoms and getting medical attention ...

GLADSTONE — KU’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute offers noncredit enrichment courses and events in accessible and innovative learning environments throughout the Kansas City metro area. Classes in ...

Travel is a common component of celebrating the holiday season and people are already making plans for Thanksgiving and Christmas. In 2023, AAA projected that 55.4 million people would travel for ...

GLADSTONE — One of the services offered at the Northland Shepherd’s Center is Breaktime Club, a respite program for caregivers. Breaktime Club is for adults aged 60 and older who may have cognitive or ...

Bird-feeding stations can be as straightforward as seeds scattered on the ground, a basic platform feeder, or as elaborate as a feeder designed to limit access based on the weight of visiting birds.

Spring is here and one familiar sound for beekeepers is the buzz of honey bees. Those Missouri honey bees smell the sweet flowers and are in the air. On occasion, people may see a cloud of honey bees ...

CLAY COUNTY — In the midst of getting referrals to help children and adults, the Northland Clothing Center is also participating in the first-ever National Clothing Insecurity Awareness Day on Monday, ...

GLADSTONE — The Northland Shepherd’s Center seeks volunteers to help with several programs within the nonprofit. Each weekday, Northland Shepherd’s Center volunteers donate time and talents to fulfill ...