The number of fatal opioid overdoses has gone down in the last few years in Missouri, but the emergence of nitazenes — a class of potent, synthetic opioids – has state officials concerned.

Multiple state agencies put out a warning this week about a concerning new opioid that’s becoming more prevalent in the state.

MU Extension recently launched a new set of informational guides for Missourians who have been diagnosed with alpha-gal syndrome.

Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can reverse an opioid overdose. Now, it is largely available across Missouri. But a proposed budget cut could dramatically reduce its availability.

People report using peptide for gains in the gym, improved skin appearance and mental focus. We found more than 250,000 videos tagged peptide on TikTok when we were studying this topic earlier this week.

The True/False Film Fest was this past weekend, and one of the film's shown, “American Doctor” follows three physicians who've provided medical care in Gaza during the last few years. KBIA's Rebecca Smith sat down with Dr. Feroze Sidhwa, one of the protagonists of the film, to speak about his work in Gaza and how it looks different from the care he provides here at home.

The 2022 Missouri Nursing Workforce report says around 7% Missouri nurses work out of state, of whom 5% work in bordering states — a trend advocates say continues to grow.

What exactly is a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM)? KBIA’s Rebecca Smith has more on what they are and were designed to do, as well as how they impact the cost of medications at the pharmacy counter.

Advocates rallied against Gov. Mike Kehoe’s proposed budget, which would cut about $6.2 million from the Self-Directed Supports program and nearly $21.9 million from day habilitation programs.

The Missouri Department of Health & Services unveiled its new “Master Plan on Aging” last week. This ten-year plan is designed to help guide the state’s priorities for seniors and adults with disabilities.