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Mitigating cardiac distress during the holidays — A Pawliday Party with Best Friends

By Kyle Kellams,
Matthew Moore, Michael Tilley, Jack Travis
Published December 19, 2025 at 3:50 PM CST
Jack Travis
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Today, we explore why heart attack deaths peak during the last week of December. We also learn how to enjoy the holiday season with pets ready for adoption. Plus, a local architecture studio receives a prestigious award.

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Kyle Kellams
Kyle Kellams is KUAF's news director and host of Ozarks at Large.
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Matthew Moore
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Michael Tilley
Michael Tilley is the executive editor of Talk Business & Politics.
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Jack Travis
Jack Travis is KUAF's digital content manager and a reporter for Ozarks at Large.
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