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MU School of Medicine study: alcohol should not be used as a sleep aid
A new multi-year MU study says alcohol interferes with the body's ability to regulate sleep....
Showdown over Medicaid brewing in Missouri legislature
A major battle in the upcoming Missouri legislative session will be over Medicaid. Close to one...
Missouri congressional expert thinks Republicans face hurdles repealing ACA
A congressional expert in Missouri thinks Republicans will face challenges if they plan to quickly...
Doctor urges Missourians to bundle up and to watch for ice
A mid-Missouri doctor is urging people to be careful around ice. Dr. Christopher Sampson of MU...
MODOT issues winter weather advisory for reduced travel in Missouri; Mizzou graduation ceremonies still on
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MODOT) is urging motorists to avoid travel altogether...
Sikeston GOP State Representative says needle exchange programs lower cases of HIV
A Republican lawmaker from southeast Missouri has filed needle exchange legislation, saying...
Man pleads guilty to role in conspiracy through kickback scheme involving contracting at Cochran VA; investigation continues
Federal prosecutors say a Desoto man has pleaded guilty to being part of a conspiracy to steal...
Missouri expert: Economic anxiety contributing to drop in life expectancy
A Missouri based expert on poverty and inequality thinks economic stress contributed to a recent...
Two influential Missouri GOP lawmakers have different viewpoints on prescription drug monitoring bill
A Missouri lawmaker who has pre-filed a prescription drug monitoring program bill expects a fellow...
MU defends campus mumps outbreak as part of national flare-up
An outbreak of the mumps across the country is reflected in cases reported at the University of...
New MU program helps students, assists low income people
A new program at the University of Missouri is aimed at helping low income families eat healthy...
MU fitness expert warns of traps, offers tips to avoid weight gain over holidays
An exercise and nutrition specialist from the Show Me State has suggestions for avoiding weight...
Missouri House Budget Chair to meet with Greitens to discuss finances
Missouri’s House Budget Committee Chairman plans to hammer out spending issues soon. Republican...
Missouri Congressman: Salem VA clinic will extend hours to full time
The Salem VA clinic in south central Missouri will extend its hours to full time from the current...
Columbia Chamber wants expansion of University of Missouri Research Reactor
A mid-Missouri lawmaker plans to push for funding for a proposed Mizzou research center expansion....
Missouri tobacco tax measures have unusual supporters, opponents
Missouri voters cast ballots on two separate cigarette tax measures next Tuesday. Both measures...
M.U. to offer bachelor’s degree to work as a health professional
The University of Missouri is introducing a new four year program in the field of Public Health. ...
Missouri medical marijuana advocate hopes for November 2018 ballot measure
Missourians could be voting on a medical marijuana proposal in two years, if a Columbia marijuana...
MU Health affiliating with Columbia Family Medical Group
Columbia Family Medical Group and University of Missouri Health have announced that they'll...
Sen. McCaskill praises health fix for M.U. grad students, defends Obamacare
Democratic U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill is happy graduate students are getting health coverage,...
Missouri law enforcement officers and treatment professionals warn Senator Blunt about marijuana and opioids
A law enforcement official says the impact of Colorado's marijuana legalization is being felt in...
Missouri completes recovery from delinquent Medicaid contractor
The state’s recovered $1.6 million from a contractor involved in the delivery of Medicaid...
Missouri State Treasurer candidates discuss disability rights
Both major candidates running for Missouri State Treasurer emphasize their commitment to those...
Missouri Conservation Department says 4,300 feral hogs have been killed this year
The Missouri Department of Conservation says the number of feral hogs killed this year in Missouri...
McCaskill wants Missouri veterans clinic to expand business hours
Nearly 6,000 Missourians, including about 1,600 rural veterans, want service expanded at the Salem...
Another clash expected in Missouri Legislature over prescription drug monitoring program
State Rep. Holly Rehder (R-Sikeston) will pre-file a bill in December that would create a program...
Eastern Missouri health fair includes free flu shots and health screenings
Free flu shots and vision and blood pressure screenings are being offered this Saturday at a St....
Third party candidates running for Missouri Governor discuss healthcare, Right to Work laws
Five candidates are running for Missouri Governor, including an Independent, Libertarian and green...
Greitens, Koster spar over Medicaid expansion and education during Missouri Governor debate
Candidates running for Missouri Governor participated Friday in a forum in Branson. The debate was...