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Missouri court quickly rejects Ashcroft’s ‘politically partisan’ wording for abortion proposals
The Missouri Court of Appeals for the Western District has unanimously struck down Secretary of...
Attempts to make some abortions legal again make it back to a Missouri courtroom
Back to a courtroom today for proposed initiatives that are designed to make abortion legal again...
Kansas City woman uses her own sobriety to help others recover from addiction
A Kansas City woman who has turned her life around is trying to help others suffering from...
Hawley wants U.S. Senate to act on his prescription drug bills
Two bills designed to lower drug costs for patients are being ignored by U.S. Senate leaders, so...
Missouri addiction psychiatrist cites study showing 75% of drug abusers achieve remission
A taskforce of lawmakers has been meeting monthly since the summer to better understand Missouri’s...
Silver Haired Legislature wants Missouri to raise cigarette tax
A group that advocates for senior citizens in Missouri wants to raise the state’s tax on...
CDC: A leading cause of pregnancy-associated deaths is drug overdose
Missouri lawmakers and health professionals are wrestling with Missouri’s substance abuse problem....
Missouri offers free help explaining different Medicare coverage options
It’s that time of year when Missourians eligible for Medicare can review their coverage options...
UnitedHealthcare says nearsightedness in kids is due to increase in digital devices
Nearsightedness, or myopia, cases are increasing among today’s youth due to the prevalence of...
Washington University test for blood cancers approved by Medicare & Medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid have approved a new test for two blood cancers that was developed by...
Since cold weather is almost here, watch out for spiking flu and COVID-19 cases
The cold weather is on its way to Missouri soon. That means chances for catching the flu or...
Ashcroft appeals court’s ruling on proposed vote to make abortions legal again
Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft has filed an appeal in response to a court’s ruling on a proposed...
Cole County judge rewrites ballot language for six abortion proposals; upholds lower cost estimates
A big step back for Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft over abortion ballot language. Earlier today,...
Researchers looking at difficulties accessing health care in rural Missouri
A new University of Missouri study is looking at health inequalities in rural Missouri. The study...
5 government programs every Missouri college student should know about
Some Missouri college students struggle to make ends meet while they are going to school, working,...
New dialing system coming to Missouri’s 573 area code
Beginning in 2024, all local calls within Missouri’s 573 area code will have to be placed using...
Washington University transgender center to end care for minors
Washington University in St. Louis is ending transgender care for minors undergoing a gender...
Proposed Missouri abortion initiatives head to court
A lawsuit is back in court over 11 proposed initiatives that are designed to make many abortions...
Videophone added to 988 hotline services to better serve the deaf community
A new resource is now available to members of the deaf community who may be experiencing a crisis....
ConAgra recalls Banquet frozen chicken strips produced at a Missouri plant
ConAgra Brands is recalling over 200,000 pounds of frozen chicken strip entrées that may be...
Missouri Parkinson’s Registry Aims To Help Determine Causes of Disease
A new Missouri law will create an online registry for those who have Parkinson’s Disease....
Missouri law enforcement using DUI tests to sniff out drugs
Driving under the influence is a big concern for law enforcement in Missouri. St. Louis-based...
Behavioral Health Division working to reduce stigma on Missouri’s substance use problem
Missouri’s Behavioral Health division is calling Missouri’s substance use problem a public health...
MU Healthcare ceases gender transition care for minors
Columbia-based MU Health Care has stopped providing gender transition care to those under the age...
Open wide! KCU’s inaugural dental class begins studies at new school in Joplin
Where are all the dentists coming from? Within just a few years, some could be coming from...
Several Missouri bills become law today
Several new Missouri laws begin today. Each year, the Missouri Legislature passes many bills that...
Missouri judge denies attempt to block transgender healthcare ban
A Missouri court has rejected a bid to freeze the state’s pending transgender healthcare ban. That...
Missouri doctor encourages parents to prioritize mental health checkup for kids
The end of August means that school is back in session in Missouri and that’s a perfect time to...
Salmonella outbreak traced to pet turtles
A salmonella outbreak across parts of the United States has been traced to pet turtles. Salmonella...