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.

Dr. Charles Maitz, a veterinary radiation oncologist at MU has been doing research lately that focuses on thyroid cancer in dogs. I recently sat down with Dr. Maitz to discuss how research and clinical trials in dogs can help the dogs while also advancing human medicine.

The research will focus on recruiting and turning stem cells into bone cells for the spines of humans, cats and dogs.

The rollout of this year’s updated COVID-19 vaccine has been confusing, to say the least. KBIA’s Rebecca Smith has more on who’s eligible for this year’s booster and what steps may be needed to get it.

The University of Missouri-St. Louis released its 2024 Drug Overdose Death Report and 2025 Annual Naloxone Report, which found that drug overdoses were down 26%, and naloxone product distribution reached a record high.

The Center for Telehealth Research and Policy will examine how telehealth is used in rural areas, what barriers remain and how policies can be shaped to improve care.

The sixth annual Pettis County Pride Picnic is happening tomorrow/Saturday – despite recent legislative efforts targeting LGBTQ+ Missourians and the pride fest in nearby Marshall being canceled due to safety concerns.

Legal sports betting is scheduled to start in the state on Dec. 1. Many bettors are eager for it to begin, but addiction health advocates are concerned about easily accessible mobile gambling.

There’s been a lot of confusion since the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the updated COVID-19 vaccine formula late last month. Nathan Koffarnus with Missouri's Bureau of Communicable Disease spoke about the current level of COVID-19 in the state and what changes to vaccine guidelines could mean for Missourians.

Many patients don’t stick to their recovery plans after orthopedic surgery, but one new study from the University of Missouri has found that checking in on patients' social and mental needs may help.