Health

Many Youths Turning to E-Cigs
The Montana Department of Health and Human Services is trying to warn Montana youth and parents about the dangers of e-cigarettes and other vaping products. According to epidemiologist Lisa Schmidt recent Montana health surveys show a huge portion of high school students are using the products.
Food Vendor Punished For 2014 Fair Foul Will Return in 2016
Food Vendor Punished For 2014 Fair Foul Will Return in 2016
Food Vendor Punished For 2014 Fair Foul Will Return in 2016
In 2014, three North Star vending booths were shut down at the Western Montana Fair after large quantities of meat were found that had not been refrigerated for multiple days. Since then, the Missoula City-County Health Department has been monitoring the vendors, and, according to Fairground Director Todd Garrett, they will be back serving food in 2016...
Insurance rates frustrate some
Insurance rates frustrate some
Insurance rates frustrate some
Health Insurance rates on the Affordable Care Act marketplace in Montana are jumping up by as much as 40% in some cases, and state officials are calling the news “frustrating.” “Insurance rates are going up in 2016," said Montana State Insurance Commissioner Monica Lindeen's Public Information Officer Jennifer McKee...
Work Stress Can be Deadly
Work Stress Can be Deadly
Work Stress Can be Deadly
I'm just as stressed as the next college senior, but work stress can add a lot to an individual's plate. A new study by Harvard Business School as well as Stanford University shows that workplace stress can be just as harmful as secondhand smoke.
Should You Shower in the Morning or at Night? Or at all?
Should You Shower in the Morning or at Night? Or at all?
Should You Shower in the Morning or at Night? Or at all?
Let's get this out of the way first. As to the second question of should you shower at all? Um... FOR HEAVENS SAKE YES!!! But the other question is a little more interesting. Should you shower in when you get up or before you go to bed...
Senator Steve Daines and the Forest Service Work to Improve Forest Health Restoration Projects, Clarify Importance of CEs
Senator Steve Daines and the Forest Service Work to Improve Forest Health Restoration Projects, Clarify Importance of CEs
Senator Steve Daines and the Forest Service Work to Improve Forest Health Restoration Projects, Clarify Importance of CEs
Forest restoration was at the front of Senator Steve Daines’ mind today as he encouraged the U.S. Forest Service to restore the health of the national forest system. With Montana’s recent drought designations in mind, Daines asked Forest Service Chief Thomas Tidwell to discuss the importance of Categorical Exclusions…something that may be of benefit to future forest health restoration projects. Re

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