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Are you one of the growing numbers of Americans who are fully vaccinated? If so, you can now get more of your pre-Covid life back, according to new guidelines released Tuesday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. cnn.com/2021/04/28/hea…

Thinking of going camping this summer? Check out these tips on how to stay safe in the great outdoors. smartertravel.com/essential-camp…

Summer is here! As things are beginning to open back up, road tripping can be a fun summer activity to embark on. Here are some tips on how to, safely, get the most out of your trip. usatoday.com/in-depth/trave…

Fully vaccinated? If so, the CDC has added new guidances for safe activities. It is still always safer to continue wearing masks and practice social distancing, but the risks of COVID-19 are significantly lower for those who have been vaccinated. cdc.gov/coronavirus/20…

To help you to celebrate 2021 commencement, this page is full of items you can download and use immediately on social media or any digital format. Feel free to use it! commencement.missouri.edu/2021-ready-to-…

We would like to congratulate all of the School of Health Professions students who are graduating this weekend! This is a momentous occasion and we wish you all the very best in your future endeavors! You are 100% #MizzouMade #HealthProfessionsMade

Suffer from seasonal allergies? You're not alone. The question is: how do allergies affect us? Take a second to inform yourself on the symptoms of allergies and how to potentially deal with them. youtube.com/watch?v=uneeap…

There are new guidelines from the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program that help to focus on new treatments that help to treat asthma patients. health.harvard.edu/blog/whats-new…

As we start to get back to normal in everyday life, certain ailments that have been curtailed due to masks, like asthma, may begin to rear their heads again. Read about the ways to to determine you are having an asthma attack and what to do if you are. medicine.com/health/what-do…

The pandemic made the use of masks common in every day life, and because of that, people who suffer from airborne allergies and asthma have had less flare ups. Take a second to check up on some of the symptoms of asthma and how it can manifest itself. mayoclinic.org/diseases-condi…

Early detection of colon cancer gives anyone the best shot of beating the disease. Take the time to find out the signs and symptoms of colon cancer, it could save your life. mayoclinic.org/diseases-condi…

Have you or a loved won been affected by colon cancer? What do you know about the disease? The good news is that it is highly treatable, especially if caught early. youtube.com/watch?v=fW4Y_p…

As long as COVID-19 infection rates continue to decline in Columbia, and around Boone county, the University of Missouri is planning on resuming all in-person activities this fall. kq2.com/content/news/U…

Looking for a way to schedule an appointment to receive the COVID-19 vaccine? MU Health Care's vaccination site at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri, offers the vaccine by appointment. muhealth.org/covid19-vaccin…

As more and more people are able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, universities around the country are weighing whether to require students and faculty to be vaccinated. That includes universities around Missouri. stltoday.com/news/local/edu…

Knowing the early signs of lung cancer can mean the world in terms of catching the disease in its early stages. Take a second to understand what the early signs look like; it always helps to be informed. cancercenter.com/cancer-types/l…

Clinical trials and advancing research help to save lives for those with lung cancer. Watch John Ryan's story. Given 18 months to live, immunotherapy clinical trials gave him a new lease on life. youtube.com/watch?v=-Fr9vr…

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. Knowing about activities that increase your potential of developing it and the symptoms could save your life. mayoclinic.org/diseases-condi…

You know that breast cancer is a serious health issue, but do you know about the various kinds that can occur? From metastatic breast cancer to triple negative breast cancer, there are a variety of types that can manifest in the body. nationalbreastcancer.org/types-of-breas…

Spreading awareness about breast cancer helps to de-stigmatize conversations about the disease. Knowing the facts about this disease is crucial for mitigating possible risks of developing this type of cancer. cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/re…