The new clinic on Commerce Street replaces the health system's previous Glasgow location with a larger, more accessible facility

Local advocates want to use new, hyperlocal data about Columbia’s homeless population to advocate for policy changes. They say the data confirms what they were already hearing.

On this month’s Socially Transmitted, KBIA's Najifa Farhat and Rebecca Smith look at nicotine-free vapes, which allow people to inhale other substances, such as ginseng, melatonin and caffeine.

A sting from an Asian needle ant can cause anaphylaxis.

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.