Heat can be taxing on the mind as well as the body
Extreme heat like Mid-Missouri has experienced over the past week isn’t just bad for the body, it can also hurt the mind.
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Doctors, CDC say to stay aware of side effects of medications as heat wave continues in Mid-Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As temperatures remain high around Mid-Missouri, it’s important to check the label for risks on some medications. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, medications can react to heat in three ways: By causing fluid imbalance in the body, degrade or damage the medicine and increase skin sensitivity. The CDC
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Ian’s Ride highlights outdoor accessibility on the Katy Trail and in Missouri state parks
On Monday, the Missouri State Parks and outdoor accessibility advocate Ian Mackay invited trail enthusiasts to join them on the North Jefferson Trailhead of the Katy Trail, sending him off on day four of his statewide excursion.
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Columbia chaplain supports social media app warning label
This week U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy recommended Congress place warning labels for children on social media apps. The proposal would protect children’s mental health, Murthy says, amid climbing evidence that such apps can harm developing brains.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should social media apps come with warnings for children?
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy sent a clear message to Congress on Monday, writing in an op-ed that the legislative branch should make a law requiring warning labels on social media apps. Murthy likens such labels to those already on cigarettes and alcohol but related to the mental health consequences of using the apps. Do
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Residents fed up over ‘deplorable’ living conditions in low-income Jefferson City apartments
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Residents in a low-incoming housing building in Jefferson City are fed up with the building’s conditions. ABC 17 News received a complaint about the Kenneth Lock Apartments, a 55 and older housing facility operated by the Housing Authority of Jefferson City. The complaint claimed there was an “infestation of bed bugs,”
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Health department sees more people using cooling centers as temperatures rise in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) As the heat continues to hammer Mid-Missouri, more people are using cooling centers around Columbia. Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services spokesman Austin Krohn said the department has noticed more people using the several cooling centers around the city. The centers are open to anyone in the community. Air temperatures this
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While inflation decreases, farmers and shoppers still feel its effects
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The latest inflation report shows the rising cost of goods is slowing, but the lasting effects from years of inflation are still impacting farmers and shoppers. The inflation report released Wednesday from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows grocery prices remained relatively the same from April to May after prices fell
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Boil advisory issued for Camden County PWSD customers at Shawnee Bend
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A boil water advisory was issued by the Camden County Public Water Supply District No. 4 for customers at Shawnee Bend, including Porto Cima and The Villages, a Wednesday press release says. According to the release and the district’s website, the advisory was issued because of low water pressure in the
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June marks Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) June marks Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and nearly 7 million Americans live with the disease. The Alzheimer’s Association reports more than 11% of Missouri residents older than 65 years old suffer from Alzheimer’s and dementia. A neurologist at MU Health Care said several key factors help decide what is natural memory loss due to
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Missouri DHSS introduces new program to help youth quit vaping
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services introduced the “My Life, My Quit” program on Monday to stop teen vaping.
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Summer Lunch Program provides children with free lunches
Monday marks the first day of Columbia’s Summer Lunch Program to help provide students 18 and under with free, healthy lunches while school is not in session.
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Naloxone education and distribution event held at The Blue Note
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A naloxone education and distribution event was held Wednesday at The Blue Note in Columbia. Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services staff provided training to those who attended on how to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose and how to administer the nasal spray NARCAN on victims. The event is
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Emergency room at MU Women’s Hospital to close June 10
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The emergency room at MU Health Care’s Women’s Hospital on Keene Street will close on June 10, according to the hospital’s website. The website states that MU Health Care will have a centralized emergency room at University Hospital and a separate emergency room for children. The centralized emergency room allows access to
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Lake of the Woods public pool fails first health inspection for insufficient chlorine levels
Environmental Health workers from the Columbia Boone County Public Health and Human Services Department are inspecting public and private pools across Columbia this week. The Lake of the Woods pool failed an inspection Wednesday.
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Grand opening held for MU Health Care’s new Children’s Hospital and Birthing Center
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The grand opening for MU Health Care’s new Children’s Hospital and Birthing Center was held on Wednesday. The invitation-only event featured comments from hospital leadership, as well as University of Missouri System President Mun Choi. The new facility features more than 160 beds, as well as several pediatric specialties among other amenities for
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MU Health Care neurosurgeon says quick action is critical after stroke
May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and one MU Health Care neurosurgeon said Monday that it’s important people act quickly if someone is having a stroke.
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WHAT’S GOING AROUND: Doctors say virus season appears to be over
Nurse practitioner Dwight Jones with Jefferson City Medical Group says they continue to see most patients coming into their facility with allergies and upper respiratory infections.
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Why is a mother’s mental health so important? A doctor explains
In many countries, up to 1 in 5 new mothers experience a mood or anxiety disorder. Unfortunately, these conditions often go undiagnosed and untreated due to lack of awareness and stigma, and everyone pays the price.
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Low turnout for Boone County’s drug take back day
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Nationwide, the Drug Enforcement Agency hosted National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday. The event encourages Americans to return unneeded medication as a preventive measure against medication misuse and opioid addiction, according to the DEA website. The DEA collaborated with local and state law enforcement agencies. In Boone County, there were five
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