According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, approximately 80% of lost pregnancies occur within the first trimester. But a new study in mice has found that inflammation and hormone levels may play a role.

The study, published earlier this year in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, examined how abnormal cells can develop and lead to diseases such as uterine cancer.

A new pair of academic studies offers evidence that Medicaid saves lives. So, what's at stake if the major Medicaid reforms and deep cuts that were approved by House Republicans make it through Congress?

The Missouri Supreme Court handed down a ruling that struck down injunctions put in place last year by Jackson County judge Jerri Zhang, effectively re-instating the state's near-total abortion ban.

Experts say the moderate gains in maternal mental health could be impacted by proposed cuts to Medicaid at the federal level.

Rolla City Council voted Monday night to end discussion about the removal of fluoride in the city's drinking water.

The head of Planned Parenthood Great Plains said abortion services will continue in mid-Missouri, even after lawmakers passed House Joint Resolution 73 last week, which puts limitations on abortion before voters next year.

According to the Missouri Department of Corrections, approximately 19,000 people are released from prison every year. KBIA’s Rebecca Smith brings us the story of one’s man release from prison – after 37 years.

Another case of measles has been confirmed in Missouri – this time in an adult resident of New Madrid County in the southeastern part of the state.

University of Missouri Health Care will soon increase access to quick sports medicine injury care in Jefferson City.