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The 56-year-old Smithsonian Folklife Festival honors living traditions in contemporary culture and celebrates those who practice and sustain them. Missouri State University Libraries' Tom Peters says this year's festival is the first with a focus on the Ozarks.

In this segment of KSMU's Sense of Community Series, "Shorter Lives: Why Missouri's Life Expectancy is Dropping," we explore some of the reasons why the state's population as a whole is living fewer years.

In this segment of KSMU's Sense of Community Series, "Shorter Lives: Why Missouri's Life Expectancy is Dropping," we meet an Ozarks family facing a Stage IV diagnosis — and the challenges of paying for medical care. The second part of Megan Maulorico's story airs during All Things Considered on Tuesday afternoon.

Missouri State University President Clif Smart gives an update on summer happenings at the Springfield campus.

Missouri State University plant science expert Dr. Clydette Alsup-Egbers offers some insights.

In this segment of KSMU's Sense of Community Series, "Shorter Lives: Why Missouri's Life Expectancy is Dropping," we explore heart disease, its effect on Ozarks public health — and what people can do to take control of their own heart health.

Approximately 38,000 Missourians are diagnosed with diabetes each year.

In this segment of KSMU's Sense of Community Series, "Shorter Lives: Why Missouri's Life Expectancy is Dropping," we meet an Ozarks family facing a Stage IV diagnosis — and the challenges of paying for medical care. The first part of Megan Maulorico's story aired during Morning Edition early Tuesday.

In this segment of KSMU's Sense of Community Series, "Shorter Lives: Why Missouri's Life Expectancy is Dropping," we discuss suicide: Signs to watch for, treatment and how to get help.

What can we learn from the universe's oldest galaxies?