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Missouri healthcare advocate Leslie Ortbals and her husband want to start a family, but she worries they can’t afford it. The 27-year-old said she takes 10 medications daily to manage multiple chronic illnesses.
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As cases of cyclosporiasis continue to be reported in Boone County, nursing homes are taking extra precautions to help protect older adults, who can face more serious complications from foodborne illnesses. -
By winning Sunday, the Spanish football federation has made history as the first to bring home successive World Cup championships on the men's and women's side in the history of the tournament. -
Boone Health experts explain how the vitamin K shot is essential for helping babies avoid internal bleeding. -
A former DESE lawyer alleges that a private Instagram story she posted related to Charlie Kirk's death led to her termination. -
Attorneys say cases that claim the popular weedkiller causes cancer will have to change course to move forward in court after the U.S. Supreme Court sided with the agriculture company last month. -
The report is published by the Federal Reserve eight times a year, with anecdotal information on the economic conditions from a variety of sectors across the 12 Fed districts.
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Complex computer systems that decide whether people get Medicaid benefits have a history of errors. Now changes to comply with Trump's tax and domestic policy law are inundating those systems. -
In a transition of power presided over by King Charles, Andy Burnham will replace Keir Starmer as the United Kingdom's prime minister. Both are from the center-left Labour Party. -
We finally find Aemond. Meanwhile, Alicent and Helaena are doing a little too well trying not to be found.
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Randolph County residents can now able to text emergency services from a wireless device. -
Boone County Public Health and Human Services spokesperson Austin Krohn said the actual number of infections could be higher because many people mistake the illness for a stomach bug and do not seek medical care
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Express Care will be available in Columbia at the Battle Avenue Medical Building at 7115 E. St. Charles Rd. and in Jefferson City at the Family Medicine Clinic at 1014 Madison St. -
Learn how Jo Manhart, a.k.a. The Egg Lady, makes elegant, high-heat omelets and thin crepes using simple ingredients like eggs, water, butter, flour, and powdered sugar, all while sharing practical tips and fun kitchen tricks! (Part 1 of 2) July 15, 2026 -
Waypoint was designed to accommodate a significant number of people who need a consistent place to overnight in Columbia. -
Kansas City-led critical materials crossroads engine will potentially receive largest award in Missouri higher education.
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