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Science, Health and Technology
5:20 pm
Thu October 11, 2012

By the Numbers: How LGBT Missourians experience the world [INFORGRAPHIC]

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According to the Missouri Foundation for Health study, gay men are 4.5 to 7.6 times more likely to be depressed than heterosexual men.

LGBT Missourians are disproportionately impacted by various health problems according to the Missouri Foundation for Health’s August 2012 “Responding to LGBT Health Disparities” report. These statistics paint a picture of how LGBT Missourians experience the world.

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Under the Microscope
5:20 pm
Thu October 11, 2012

Numerous health problems disproportionately impact LGBT Missourians

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A wealth of factors are leading to poorer health outcomes within Missouri’s LGBT community.

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Science, Health and Technology
4:17 pm
Thu September 27, 2012

Public health officials gather from across the state in Columbia

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Public health officials from across the state are gathered in Columbia Thursday to discuss how to make at Stoney Creek Inn.

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Science, Health and Technology
4:04 pm
Tue September 11, 2012

Indiana farm linked to contaminated cantaloupe also recalls watermelons

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Credit Abbie Fentress Swanson / Harvest Public Media
In the produce section of the Schnucks grocery store in Columbia, Mo., the store posted a statement about the watermelon recall on a box of non-recalled watermelons. (Abbie Fentress Swanson/Harvest Public Media)

The Indiana farm that recalled cantaloupes linked to a Salmonella outbreak that has killed two and sickened 204 is now recalling its watermelons. Chamberlain Farms issued the voluntary recall because the melons could be contaminated with Salmonella Newport.

Foodborne illness is always a danger for farmers, grocery stores and customers alike.

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