An increasing number of alpha-gal syndrome cases in Missouri means more people are looking for a mammal-free way to eat out. KBIA’s Rebecca Smith brings us the story of some restaurants in the southern part of the state that are adapting their menus.

University of Missouri Extension is expanding its “Freeze It!” program to help more rural families reduce food waste, save money and improve access to healthy, home-cooked meals.

While the federal government has reopened and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits have been reinstated — for LGBTQ+ individuals, the ability to access food assistance remains difficult and uncertain.

More and more cases of alpha-gal syndrome are being diagnosed in Missouri, but because the condition does not have to be reported to the state, it’s hard to know just how common it truly is. And without an accurate count, it can be hard for funding and policy decisions to be made.

Despite the federal government shutdown, Missourians on WIC will be able to redeem their benefits during the month of November. But state officials are unsure how long these benefits will remain available.

Often when Missourians receive an alpha-gal syndrome diagnosis, they don’t know where to start – beyond simply not eating red meat. KBIA’s Rebecca Smith reports on some in southern Missouri who are trying to help people adapt to their new diets.

Missouri-born music artist Chappell Roan has announced the launch of a project supporting LGBTQ+ communities throughout the country — including two community centers in Missouri.

A national healthcare scorecard says Missouri doctors may be prescribing too much antipsychotic medication. The practice is particularly prevalent among older Missourians.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at least 450,000 people in the US have alpha-gal syndrome - a tickborne allergy to red meat — while many others have never heard of the condition at all.

Medicare Open Enrollment begins tomorrow, which means that eligible senior and disabled Missourians will be able to compare new health care options and find the plan that works best for them.