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Sen. Moon wants to prohibit tax credits for employers who pay for workers to get an abortion
Several efforts by Republicans are underway to address the overturning of Missouri’s near-total...
Missouri has one drop-off box for surrendered babies. Legislator wants to change that
Missouri has about eight babies abandoned anonymously each year. That’s according to state Rep....
Sen. Coleman seeks to ban schools from athletic organizations if they allow ‘performance-enhancing drugs’
Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman, R-Arnold, wants to ban public and private K-12 schools, colleges and...
The Missouri Immunization Coalition’s reminder to get your COVID and Flu vaccines (LISTEN)
It is not too late to receive your vaccinations for this season's round of COVID-19 and the flu....
Got deer meat? Share the Harvest in Missouri
With more hunting permits allowed this deer season in Missouri, there's a place to put that meat...
WashU develops implantable device to reverse a drug overdose
Researchers from Washington University in St. Louis and Northwestern University have developed an...
Sleeping late on weekends could help cardiovascular health
A new study finds that sleeping late on the weekends may help your cardiovascular health. The...
Alzheimer’s Association on what Missourians should pay attention to at the dinner table
The holidays are a time for family gatherings, and some Missourians might notice changes in a...
MU dietitian dishes out tips to eat healthy during the holidays
Eating healthy for the holidays can be difficult. MU dietitian Michelle Bauche told Missourinet...
Sen. O’Laughlin argues against ‘voters have spoken’ on Amendment 3
Despite voters overturning Missouri’s near-total abortion ban, Republican leaders in the state...
Beef Up Your Holidays: NW Missouri Expert Shares Nutritional Benefits of Beef (LISTEN)
This holiday season, bring the family together and beef up your celebrations! Beef is the star of...
Boone Health doctor to smokers: Get regular screenings for lung cancer
Lung cancer is known as the silent killer because symptoms rarely appear until the cancer is in an...
State of Lung Cancer report ranks Missouri among worst in nation
Missouri is showing poor results when it comes to lung cancer. The American Lung Association...
St. Louis County Senator McCreery on looming fight over abortion rights
A majority of Missouri voters wants to make many abortions legal again, but Republicans could pull...
Warning to Missouri drivers: Peak deer breeding and hunting seasons headed our way
The rut is here, otherwise known as peak deer breeding season, where bucks chase deer across...
Republican-led Missouri Senate gears up for pushback on restoring abortion rights
Despite the passage of Amendment 3, there will likely be strong pushback from Republican leaders...
After voters decide to overturn abortion ban, Planned Parenthood sues Missouri
Missouri’s abortion ban is not automatically repealed as a result of voters overturning the ban on...
Missouri voters have spoken: restore abortion rights
Despite a variety of Republican blockades, a majority of Missouri voters want the state’s abortion...
New MU-created vaccine protects cattle from deadly tick-borne disease
University of Missouri researchers are working to protect the state’s $1.65 billion cattle...
Missourians encouraged to review their life insurance coverage before a death occurs
Missouri’s Department of Commerce and Insurance said the number of people owning life insurance...
Missouri voters will consider whether its near-total abortion ban remains in place
Missourians will get to decide on November 5 an amendment that seeks to restore many abortions in...
Missouri law enforcement agencies taking expired medications on Saturday
People with expired prescription medicines in their cabinets are being urged to turn them in this...
Missouri joins multistate lawsuit over nursing home staffing rule
Missouri has joined several other states in suing the Biden Administration over a new rule...
Let the shopping begin: Here’s what you need to know about Medicare open enrollment
Tuesday is when Missouri Medicare patients can begin going shopping for the best deal on health...
MU scientists create solution that removes microscopic plastic from drinking water
University of Missouri-Columbia scientists are battling a health danger so small that it’s...
Reminder from St. Jo lawmaker: Breast exam law saves lives, patients hundreds of dollars
Missourians with health insurance are reminded that they are no longer required to pay for...
UMSL report: For the first time in several years, Missouri’s drug overdose deaths decline
A University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) report shows that for the first time in several years,...
Missouri Red Cross chapters request blood donations, volunteers for disaster relief (LISTEN)
It’s a busy time of year for the American Red Cross. They are partnering with Mizzou for a...
MU Extension warns of rise in sloth fever among international travelers (LISTEN)
International travelers who visit Central and South America could bring back sloth disease to the...