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WHAT’S GOING AROUND: Doctors say flu season is over as cases decline

April 3, 2024 10:54 AM Erika McGuire

A look at the illnesses circulating in Mid-Missouri.

Flame retardants found in thousands of consumer products linked to cancer in people for first time

April 1, 2024 10:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Flame retardants added for decades to thousands of consumer products in the United States may raise the risk of dying from cancer, according to new research. People with the highest levels of polybrominated diphenyl ethers, or PBDEs, in their blood had approximately a 300% increased risk of dying from

Chris Jones named next COO for Boone Health

March 28, 2024 6:19 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Chris Jones will be the next Chief Operating Officer of Boone Health, according to a Thursday press release. Jones’ first day will be Monday, April 29, the release says. He is replacing Monica Smith, who left Boone Health on March 1 to take a job in the St. Louis area. The release

WHAT’S GOING AROUND: Flu cases remain common while COVID-19 and RSV continue to decline

March 20, 2024 11:29 AM Erika McGuire

A roundup of illnesses going around Columbia.

Bill to expand Medicaid coverage for hearing aids moves forward as advocates visit Missouri Capitol

March 13, 2024 4:04 PM Hannah Falcon

People from all over the state gathered Wednesday to advocate for better accommodations for those with disabilities, including hearing aid coverage for low-income Missourians.

Interacting with dogs may affect multiple areas of the brain, study finds

March 13, 2024 1:00 PM CNN

CNN By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — If you decompress by playing with dogs or checking their adorable videos on social media, you might be onto something. Interacting with dogs in such ways may strengthen people’s brain waves associated with rest and relaxation, as measured by brain tests, according to a small study published Wednesday

Suicides rising in Missouri and nationwide, spring can bring mental crises

March 12, 2024 11:41 AM Morgan Buresh

Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show suicide deaths have been gradually increasing since 2020, with a rise in March each year.

Flu season hits peak in Missouri

March 10, 2024 4:23 PM Jazsmin Halliburton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Flu season has hit its peak in Missouri with 8,646 total cases in week eight (Feb. 18-24) of the state’s weekly Influenza report by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. A reported by the Centers of Disease Control, flu season happens during the fall and winter. However, influenza viruses spread

WHAT’S GOING AROUND: Cases of influenza and COVID-19 hanging on

March 6, 2024 11:19 AM Erika McGuire

A roundup of the illnesses doctors say are spreading around Mid-Missouri.

Winter lead testing results show five Jefferson City schools with sinks above allowable limit

February 28, 2024 7:14 PM Mitchell Kaminski

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo (KMIZ) Results from the Jefferson City School District’s winter lead testing show that five schools had water fixtures with lead levels above the state’s allowable limit. The tests were conducted in January, according to data on the Jefferson City School District’s website from the EPA Office of Groundwater and Drinking Water. Of the

Naloxone education and distribution event to be held Tuesday

February 26, 2024 7:50 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A naloxone education and distribution event will be held noon-1 p.m. Tuesday at the Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services building on West Worley Street, according to a Monday press release. PHHS staff will also provide a brief training session for walk-ins from 1-1:30 p.m., the release states. No registration is required

WHAT’S GOING AROUND: Doctors still seeing cases of the flu and COVID-19

February 21, 2024 10:26 AM Erika McGuire

A look at the sicknesses circulating in Mid-Missouri.

Health professionals explain how to talk to children after Kansas City parade shooting

February 15, 2024 7:06 PM Morgan Buresh

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Health officials at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City shared in a news conference Thursday afternoon that they are concerned about the lingering mental health effects after Wednesday’s shooting at . Locally, Burrell Behavioral Health said many children are struggling with fear and anxiety this week. Nine children were among those shot

Columbia clinic expands treatment options with Suboxone for opioid use disorder

February 13, 2024 7:56 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Big Tree Medical announced on Wednesday that it will be providing Suboxone prescriptions for those struggling with opioid use disorder at its Columbia location. Suboxone is one of the primary medications used to treat opioid addiction. Research from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine indicates it can reduce the risk

Can watching the Super Bowl affect your heart?

February 10, 2024 5:47 PM Jazsmin Halliburton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Fans all over the world will be tuned in for the Super Bowl on Sunday, but can watching the Super Bowl affect your heart? MU Health cardiologist Dr. Brian Bostick says yes. According to the American Heart Association, die-hard sports fans are at risk for cardiac events, typically those who have a

WHAT’S GOING AROUND: Doctors seeing cases of upper respiratory infections, flu and COVID-19

February 7, 2024 11:03 AM Erika McGuire

Here is a roundup of the illnesses doctors say are spreading around Mid-Missouri.

As cancer treatment advances, patients and doctors push back against drugs’ harsh side effects

February 6, 2024 8:22 AM Associated Press

By CARLA K. JOHNSON AP Medical Writer For cancer patients, the harsh side effects of powerful drugs have long been the trade-off for living longer. Now, patients and doctors are questioning whether all that suffering is necessary. They’ve ignited a movement to radically change how new cancer drugs are tested, with the U.S. Food and

MU Health Care hoping to decrease travel nursing staff after large increase post-pandemic

February 5, 2024 3:58 PM Morgan Buresh

MU Health Care is hoping to reduce its travel nursing staff after records show it spent $52.5 million on travel nurses in fiscal 2023.

Healthy living may battle cognitive decline even with signs of dementia in the brain, study suggests

February 5, 2024 10:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Living a healthy lifestyle with a focus on a nutritious diet, regular exercise, minimum alcohol consumption and other healthy habits can help keep your brain sharp into old age, doctors say. But what if your brain already has signs of beta amyloid or tau — two of the hallmark

Here’s how long it takes for your body to recover from food poisoning

February 5, 2024 9:31 AM CNN Newsource

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN (CNN) — One bite into my burger and I knew something was off. At first, I thought it was the chef accidentally overcooking the patty, throwing off the usual savory flavors. However, my gut feeling turned out to be right. Less than an hour later, I was having a horrible case