Boone County had confirmed 37 cases as of Monday morning.

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

Earlier this year, the Food & Drug Administration removed the “black box” — a warning signaling significant side effects — from hormone replacement therapy, or HRT, for the treatment of menopause. This came after years of research demonstrating the safety of the treatment. Now, women are talking more about their experiences and their treatment options, which could have significant impacts on their health — and the US economy.

The legislature-mandated report reviewed pregnancy-related deaths between 2019 and 2023. During that period, 340 Missouri women died while pregnant or within one year after the end of a pregnancy.

Last month, the Food and Drug Administration approved a new ingredient for sunscreen — the first in twenty years. One local dermatologist feels it could be a beneficial addition to the market for consumers.

The Missouri Bootheel consistently ranks in the bottom of most health measures in the state, and it struggles to attract and retain enough healthcare providers, such as nurses.

Tick bite prevention is top of mind for lots of Missourians this summer, but as KBIA’s Rebecca Smith reports, there’s one highly fatal tickborne illness that could impact — your cat.

Missouri has not yet seen any cases of new world screwworm, but experts say there’s still a lot that Missouri farmers can do to prepare for the possible threat.

A recent study published in the journal Transfusion found a growing number of patients and parents are requesting blood from donors who have not received COVID-19 vaccines — despite the fact that vaccination status is not a criteria for blood donation

For the third year in a row, A.T. Still University-Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM) has been ranked first in the country for the number of graduates now practicing in rural areas.