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RECALL ROUNDUP: Federal regulators recall BlendJet 2 blenders, kids’ play dress-up sets and fish fillets

December 28, 2023 11:10 AM Erika McGuire

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled 4.8 million BlendJet 2 Portable Blenders.

Avoid the unwanted gift of food poisoning: CDC’s four key steps to food safety

December 24, 2023 3:00 PM Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) – The United States food supply ranks among the safest in the world, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that annually, approximately 1 in 6 Americans face illness, with 128,000 individuals requiring hospitalization and 3,000 succumbing to foodborne diseases. To prevent food

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you worry about the safety of your food?

December 22, 2023 2:57 AM Matthew Sanders

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services said this week that tainted applesauce made five Missouri children sick.

Anxiety and depression symptoms increase during holiday season

December 20, 2023 6:16 PM Jazsmin Halliburton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The holidays is the most wonderful time of the year for some people, but for others it can trigger anxiety and depression. The “Holiday Blues” can feel a lot like depression but caused by the holidays and the stresses that surround it such as large family gatherings and hosting and attending events.

Five Missouri children poisoned by lead in applesauce pouches

December 20, 2023 10:48 AM Matthew Sanders

The department didn’t identify the children but said the cases were found as part of the FDA’s investigation that started Nov. 2.

Statewide prescription drug monitoring program begins after two years of preparation

December 15, 2023 11:19 AM Jazsmin Halliburton

Two years after Senate Bill 63 was signed, the Missouri Joint Oversight Task Force will be authorized to supervise the use of prescription drugs.

Boone County prosecutor emphasizing use of treatment court, cracking down on drug dealers

December 14, 2023 12:00 PM Morgan Buresh

Boone County Prosecuting Attorney Roger Johnson said the goal is to make the community safer.

RECALL ROUNDUP: Teslas, mold and mildew stain remover and mini string lights recalled

December 14, 2023 2:52 PM Erika McGuire

Tesla has recalled over 2 million of its vehicles over its autopilot feature.

WHAT’S GOING AROUND: Doctors seeing strep throat, flu and COVID-19 cases

December 13, 2023 10:05 AM Erika McGuire

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

Abortion bill to be withdrawn after sponsor says it was ‘mischaracterized’

December 12, 2023 10:58 AM Hannah Falcon

At least nine bills have been prefiled ahead of the 2024 legislative session suggesting changes to Missouri’s abortion laws, including one that would make mothers who get abortions criminal homicide subjects.

Food Bank Market in Columbia serves more than 11,000 people in its first month

December 12, 2023 4:38 PM Morgan Buresh

The Food Bank Market opened its doors along Business Loop on Nov. 1, and spokesperson Katie Adkins said it served around 11,000 people in its first month.

Many US teens ‘almost constantly’ using YouTube, TikTok, new Pew Research report shows

December 11, 2023 11:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — It will likely come as little surprise to many parents that a large percentage of American teens say their use of certain social media sites is “almost constant,” according to a new Pew Research Center report on youth social media and internet use. But it may be

Millennial women are facing the first decline in well-being since the Silent Generation, report says

December 11, 2023 9:28 AM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Things are not necessarily better for American women today than they were for their mothers and grandmothers, according to a new report. In recent years, the most important markers of women’s safety and health have declined, the data showed. The Population Reference Bureau created an index of women’s well-being,

To keep pounds off, patients may need to continue taking weight loss drug, study suggests

December 11, 2023 9:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — People who take the new injectable medication tirzepatide – brand-named Zepbound – to shed pounds will need to stay on it if they want to keep the weight off, a new study confirms. Drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound have revolutionized the treatment of obesity, helping people

RECALL ROUNDUP: Federal regulators recall children’s stainless-steel cups, chocolate coins and Chrysler vehicles

December 7, 2023 2:00 PM Erika McGuire

Tiblue stainless-steel children’s cups have been recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Black Americans still struggle to access PrEP, a medication that could lower HIV rates in the community

December 1, 2023 10:41 AM CNN Newsource

By Chandelis Duster, CNN (CNN) — After nearly a decade of working as an advocate for HIV and AIDS treatment, Michael Chancley said he came to a sobering realization. “Seeing that people who look like me, who hang out at the same places as me, who were testing positive or in HIV care made me

Don’t get sick from salmonella this holiday season

December 1, 2023 9:04 AM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Drayer, CNN (CNN) — The holidays are here, which means it’s a good time to pay attention to safe food handling practices when cooking and baking meals and treats. But what are the best ways to reduce your risk of illnesses such as salmonella infection when you find yourself in the kitchen or