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Nixa may revisit pseudoephedrine ordinance to make it harder to buy the medicine
NIXA, Mo. -- The pseudoepherine in medicine is designed to help conquer cold and sinus conditions, but it's also a key ingredient criminals use to cook a drug that has become a scourge in Missouri: methamphetamine. In an effort to combat the meth...
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Governor Nixon signs law on tuberculosis screening
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - Gov. Jay Nixon has signed legislation requiring all Missouri colleges and universities to develop screening programs for tuberculosis. The bill provides for targeted testing to identify those at high risk for latent...
Tags: Regional Authority, Health and Medical Professionals, Government, Chemical Industry, Tuberculosis
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DEA settles Walgreens painkiller case for $80M
MIAMI (AP) - The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has reached an $80 million civil settlement with the Walgreens pharmacy chain over violations of rules governing the distribution of powerful prescription painkillers. DEA officials said...
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Pseudoephedrine cold medication would require prescription under proposed Springfield law
mlandis@ky3.comSPRINGFIELD, Mo. - A proposed city ordinance could make it harder to buy certain cold medicines. Supporters say it would help curb the meth epidemic. However, opponents say it strips citizens of their person liberties. Springfield Police Chief Paul...Tags: Allergies, Chemical Industry, Robin Williams, Judges, Justice System
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Gov. Nixon vetoes bill that would cut income tax rates
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Gov. Jay Nixon vetoed legislation that would reduce Missouri's income tax rates for the first time in more than 90 years. The Republican-led Legislature touts the bill as a way to keep Missouri economically competitive with...
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What Should Be in Your Safety Kit?
Email padler@ky3.comSpringfield, MO: The American Red Cross says, "being prepared means being equipped with the proper supplies you may need in the event of an emergency." You're advised to keep your supplies in an easy-to-carry emergency preparedness kit that you can use at...Tags: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, First Aid, American Red Cross, Chemical Industry, Radio
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Doctor who practiced in Bolivar admits selling drugs illegally, faces more charges
ghartley@schurz.comSPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- A doctor from Polk County pleaded guilty to illegally selling prescription pain medicine. The U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri says in a release that Nolan Crisp, 75, pleaded guilty Monday to one count of illegally...Tags: Endocet (drug), Government Health Care, Trials, Sexual Assault, Prosecution
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Springfield City Council committee recommends pseudoephedrine ordinance
ewood@ky3.comSPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Certain sinus relief could soon require a prescription in Springfield. City officials are considering an ordinance that would require a prescription before you can buy any medicines containing pseudoephedrine, a product that is...Tags: Chemical Industry, Methamphetamine (drug)
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Newly-approved treatment offers hope for depression patients
ewood@ky3.comSPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- One in ten people in the Ozarks suffer from depression, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For many, treating the illness requires medication. But now a breakthrough treatment is providing a new option....Tags: Medical Procedures and Tests, Behavioral Conditions, Health Organizations, Depression, Physical Fitness and Exercise
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Flu bug cases spike again in Springfield, Greene County
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- The flu bug is spreading throughout Greene County. Cases throughout the county rose to 390 through the first five weeks of reporting. County health leaders report an increase by 34 cases compared to a week ago. The Springfield-...
Tags: Swine Flu, Flu Vaccine, Preventative Medicine, Diseases and Illnesses, Chemical Industry
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Flu cases on the rise in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is currently receiving large numbers of reports of flu infections and hospitalizations from all regions of the state and is aware of seven deaths from the flu. ADH encourages everyone six...
Tags: Preventative Medicine, Flu Vaccine, Diseases and Illnesses, Drugs and Medicines, COPD
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Numbers of flu cases rise throughout Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is currently receiving large numbers of reports of flu infections and hospitalizations from all regions of the state and is aware of seven deaths from the flu. ADH encourages everyone six...
Tags: Preventative Medicine, Flu Vaccine, Diseases and Illnesses, Drugs and Medicines, COPD
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