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Should Pitchers Wear Helmets? Local Coaches Weigh In

Major leaguer Matt Whiteside, says while requiring pitchers to wear helmets sounds like an easy solution, it really isn't.

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Lawmaker: Remove Radioactive Waste from Landfill

St. Louis lawmaker on Monday called for the removal of nuclear waste from a landfill near Lambert Airport.

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Warm Weather Attracting Armadillos to Missouri

The Mo. Conservation Department says armadillos are mostly harmless, but should be avoided because they are the only animal to...

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Doctor: Lung Transplant Patients Face Multiple Problems

Dr. Stuart Sweet says 85 to 90 percent of lung transplant patients are still alive one year later, but the five year survival...

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SLU Researchers Develop Virus Detection Technology

Dr. Adrian Bisceglie says practical applications could include identifying emerging viruses or combating terrorism.

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Study Finds Laughing Gas Does Not Increase Heart Attack Risk

A Washington University School of Medicine study finds that laughing gas does not contribute to an increase risk of heart attack.

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SLU Hospital Begins New Procedure

Saint Louis University Hospital is among the first to begin a new procedure that will reduce the risk for patients with atrial fibrillation.

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Study: Tough Laws Reduce Teen Smoking Rates

Washington University’s Richard Grucza tracked data from a National Cancer Institute monitoring program and found tough state laws and policies helped stop teens from buying tobacco.

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Public Hearing Held For Burning Bridgeton Landfill

About 200 people packed into the cafeteria of Pattonville High, watching a projector and submitting questions through a moderator.

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St. Louis’ Tick Population Increasing

Ticks are becoming more abundant in the St. Louis area.

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St. Louis Researcher Applauds Supreme Court Decision

St. Louis researcher says the Supreme Court decision that human genes cannot be patented will help lower costs.

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Antibiotics May Relieve Back Pain Symptoms

Taking antibiotics could relieve symptoms of chronic lower back pain, according to a new study.

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Angelina Jolie’s Double Mastectomy: Q&A

Mutations in certain genes raise the risk of breast cancer by as much as 80 percent, experts say.

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Confused By Health Care Marketplaces? Help Is Coming

Under the Affordable Care Act, people and small businesses will be able to purchase insurance through a Marketplace.

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