She was there the day penicillin was introduced, at the hospital the night Elvis Presley was pronounced dead, and used to treat Archie Manning for football injuries. Now she's making history of her own. With her application submitted to the Guinness Book of World Records, she may be the oldest nurse in America, and says retirement is nowhere in her vocabulary.
Heart disease is a silent killer - taking more lives in the U.S. each year than all homicides or cancer. Do you know the major indicators of cardiovascular trouble? "I was having shortness of breath,
Heart disease is a silent killer - taking more lives in the U.S. each year than all homicides or cancer.
Monday, May 14 2012 12:54 PM EDT2012-05-14 16:54:12 GMT
(RNN) - Although recent reports show that college graduates can look forward to a better job market this year, a recent report has found traditional internships might not be enough to land a dream job. A
Nearly 100 percent of employers - 91 percent - think students should have one or more internships before graduation. But few are willing to put in the time necessary to train an intern.
Monday, May 14 2012 6:34 AM EDT2012-05-14 10:34:58 GMT
PARAGOULD, AR (KAIT) – An event in Paragould highlighted how to start building your family tree one branch at a time. The Greene County Historical and Genealogical Society held its Fourth Annual Heritage
The Greene County Historical and Genealogical Society held its Fourth Annual Heritage Fair Saturday, which included several seminars.
We all know sticking to a regular exercise routine is often easier said than done. So is there anything that can help? Fitness gurus will tell you any exercise is better than nothing, but the road to
We all know sticking to a regular exercise routine is often easier said than done. So is there anything that can help?
Oatmeal as a breakfast standard is unrivaled, because it packs a protein punch. But our food pro, Devin Alexander, says that adding it to your lunch and dinner dishes is a great way to sneak in some fiber.
Sunday, May 13 2012 5:01 PM EDT2012-05-13 21:01:02 GMT
(CNN) - Long commutes may be doing more than just getting on your nerves. A new study suggests the long haul may be adding inches to your waistline. According to an article published in the American Journal
Long commutes may be doing more than just getting on your nerves.
Can you be skinny and fat at the same time? Experts say you can and it may be putting your life at risk for life-threatening diseases. Being slender may not be all it's cracked up to be.
Can you be skinny and fat at the same time? Experts say you can and it may be putting your life at risk for life-threatening diseases. Being slender may not be all it's cracked up to be.
Friday, May 11 2012 8:06 AM EDT2012-05-11 12:06:17 GMT
Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster says movie producers should restrict depictions of tobacco use and include anti-tobacco spots in DVD and video releases that show people smoking.
Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster says movie producers should restrict depictions of tobacco use and include anti-tobacco spots in DVD and video releases that show people smoking.
Thursday, May 10 2012 2:32 PM EDT2012-05-10 18:32:54 GMT
POPLAR BLUFF, MO (KFVS) - Construction crews working on a new hospital in Poplar Bluff are a year ahead of schedule. Hospital and community leaders in Poplar Bluff showed up to watch a "topping out" ceremony
Construction crews working on a new hospital in Poplar Bluff are a year ahead of schedule.
We all lose bone as we get older - it's a natural part of the aging process. In fact, bone loss in the spine can cause a person to shrink by as much as a third of an inch every ten years after age 40. Osteoporosis,
We all lose bone as we get older - it's a natural part of the aging process. In fact, bone loss in the spine can cause a person to shrink by as much as a third of an inch every ten years after age 40.
Thursday, May 10 2012 6:17 AM EDT2012-05-10 10:17:52 GMT
POCAHONTAS, AR (KAIT) – A recent decision about the ambulance service in Pocahontas has created tension between city hall and several concerned citizens, and a resolution appears unlikely at this point. A
NEW DETAILS: Pocahontas Alderman Rob Olvey discussed the results of Tuesday night's meeting. The issue will be revisited in November.
Computer clubs are springing up across the country, and they are teaching senior citizens how to use the internet safely. These clubs for seniors are important because the elderly are frequently a target
Computer clubs are springing up across the country, and they are teaching senior citizens how to use the internet safely. These clubs for seniors are important because the elderly are frequently a target of cyber scams. And the tips are things we should all know about.
Imagine going into the hospital for a routine surgery, but then develop complications that are life changing and actually affects thousands of others suffering from similar problems from the same surgery. "The
Imagine going into the hospital for a routine surgery, but then developing complications that will change your life. Teresa Sawyer says the procedure that has devastated hers actually affects thousands of women suffering similar problems from the same surgery -- and she's taking a stand.
Monday, May 7 2012 6:43 AM EDT2012-05-07 10:43:03 GMT
JONEBSORO, AR (KAIT) - A community service project in Jonesboro on Saturday bridged the age gap between multiple generations while improving the community. The Craighead County Extension Homemakers Club
The Craighead County Extension Homemakers Club and the Modern Woodmen of America Youth Service Club worked together for "Join Hands Day."
Saturday, May 5 2012 7:36 PM EDT2012-05-05 23:36:57 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) – Anyone who thought quilting was a dying art obviously failed to attend the Fifth Annual Threads of Life Quilt and Fiber Art Show this weekend. The Women's Advisory Council for St.
Anyone who thought quilting was a dying art obviously failed to attend the Fifth Annual Threads of Life Quilt and Fiber Art Show this weekend.
One of the most severe and fastest growing food allergies in America involves peanuts. They're hard to avoid allergic because peanuts are in huge variety of food products. Allergic responses range
One of the most severe and fastest growing food allergies in America involves peanuts. They're hard to avoid because peanuts are found in a number of food products. New technology, however, is changing everything allergists once thought about peanuts. And it's changing people's lives.
This is a topic that's near and dear to everyone's heart… love. Recent neuroscience studies are proving just how powerful its effect on us is. In fact, love triggers the same parts of the brain as cocaine!
Love is something that's near and dear to everyone's heart. But when you say "I love you with all my heart," what you really mean is, "I love you with all my brain." It's not nearly as poetic, but recent neuroscience studies are proving just how powerful an effect love can have on us. In fact, it triggers the same parts of the brain as cocaine.
Seven-year-old Zoria Jordan was spending a normal day cooking in the kitchen with her grandmother Geneva, when things went wrong. "I cut the stove on and I felt a little drowsy, like when I can feel a
From the story of one seven-year-old hero, find out why it's important for your kids to know what to do in an emergency.
So many of us love running. There's nothing like that feeling, but believe it or not, the experts tell us no matter how careful you are, if you run, you will get hurt. What you do next will make all the
If you run, you are bound to get injured at some point, but the number one cause of running injuries can be directly linked to worn out shoes.
If you've applied for life insurance, you know just how nosy some of the questions can be, and how tempting it can be to lie, knowing that admitting certain things about yourself are sure to raise your
If you've applied for life insurance, you know just how nosy some of the questions can be -- and how tempting it can be to lie, knowing that admitting certain things about yourself are sure to raise your rates. But the consequences of lying could be devastating to your family.
Wednesday, May 2 2012 11:34 AM EDT2012-05-02 15:34:26 GMT
Mark Bland
"I'm not dead yet." That's what a Valley vet is telling the Veteran Administration after his checks stopped coming. All of this happened, because the VA told him he was dead. "I'm dead today, but I've
"I'm not dead yet." That's what a Valley vet is telling the Veteran Administration after his checks stopped coming. All of this happened because the VA told him he was dead.
Wednesday, May 2 2012 7:12 AM EDT2012-05-02 11:12:55 GMT
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - Legislation adding financial exploitation to crimes covered by Missouri's elder abuse law is ready for debate in the House. The bill would make it a crime for certain people
Legislation adding financial exploitation to crimes covered by Missouri's elder abuse law is ready for debate in the House.
Hawaii state representative Chris Lee is back on the job and feeling like himself again after a stroke landed him in a hospital bed for four days back in November. Lee was answering questions from members
We explain the warning signs of stroke from the story of an otherwise healthy 30-year-old victim.
Tuesday, May 1 2012 1:56 PM EDT2012-05-01 17:56:00 GMT
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe says the state will likely have to cut some Medicaid services or direct more revenue toward the program to close a shortfall of up to $400 million expected
Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe says the state will likely have to cut some Medicaid services or direct more revenue toward the program to close a shortfall of up to $400 million expected next year.
Tuesday, May 1 2012 8:40 AM EDT2012-05-01 12:40:20 GMT
(RNN) - You've already shared your thoughts, photos and locations with your friends on Facebook. Now the social media giant wants you to share your organs. Starting Tuesday, Facebook users in the U.S.
You've already shared your thoughts, photos and locations with your friends on Facebook. Now the social media giant wants you to share your organs.
Thursday, April 26 2012 11:45 AM EDT2012-04-26 15:45:55 GMT
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - The Arkansas Supreme Court has upheld a lower court's ruling that the documents an attorney requested from another lawyer in connection with a medical malpractice case are not
The Arkansas Supreme Court has upheld a lower court's ruling that the documents an attorney requested from another lawyer in connection with a medical malpractice case are not subject to the state's public records law.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - Phone companies would have to help Missouri law enforcement agencies locate cellphone callers in emergency situations, under legislation moving through the state Senate. Cellphone
Phone companies would have to help Missouri law enforcement agencies locate cellphone callers in emergency situations, under legislation moving through the state Senate.
Wednesday, April 25 2012 7:45 AM EDT2012-04-25 11:45:14 GMT
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Missouri Senate has restored money for a health care program that covers more than 2,800 blind residents. The Senate voted 18-16 early Wednesday to reverse a proposed cut
The Missouri Senate has restored money for a health care program that covers more than 2,800 blind residents.
As studies continue to show that soda consumption is contributing to the obesity of the nation, many people are turning to seltzer and soda water for a healthier alternative.
There are many website available that allow you to upload your digital photos, share them with friends, and even request prints - all from the comfort of home!
You’re about to set foot on foreign soil. Are you prepared to be there? If you’ve done the following, you’re in good shape: 1. Fill out the emergency information page of your passport. You never know
Leave the kitchen sink at home. For that matter, leave everything but the essentials at home. When traveling, light is key. You’ll be glad your bag or backpack doesn’t weigh 500lbs. when you’re sprinting
Nutritional scientists, along with the biochemists, are proving more conclusively every day that most of our ills have their beginnings in poor eating habits.
The announcement that you or a loved one has cancer creates a frightening and complex situation. Besides the usual fears is the concern that the patient will suffering a lot of pain during treatment.
The widely used class of cholesterol-lowering medications known as statins may help elderly patients with high blood pressure avoid developing atrial fibrillation.
The widely used class of cholesterol-lowering medications known as statins may help elderly patients with high blood pressure avoid developing atrial fibrillation, a heart rhythm abnormality tied to stroke.
Asthma often is misdiagnosed and undertreated in older people, with only 53 percent of those with asthma using prescribed inhalers, a small new study suggests.
Asthma often is misdiagnosed and undertreated in older people, with only 53 percent of those with asthma using prescribed inhalers, a small new study suggests.
Riddled with regret over missed opportunities? You may want to let it go. A new study suggests that being able to set aside regret might make for happier years later in life.
The ability to make decisions in new situations declines with age, apparently because of changes in the brain's white matter, a new imaging study says.
Hudson, Mass.,PRNewswire -- While the goal of eating right is more critical than ever, today's faster, on-the-go culture creates great challenges for dieters, says Sandeep Shah, CEO of Skyscape Inc.,
In the last few years, many prominent medical research centers have announced clinical studies highlighting the benefits of a regular program of ballroom dance both for fitness and battling Alzheimer's.
The 21 Minute Convenience Fitness(TM) franchised program is designed to build strength and flexibility in a studio with no loud music or mirrors, no showers since there is no need to change clothes, and members are in and out in about twenty minutes.
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