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.
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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.
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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
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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,
Continue Reading 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
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Tiblue stainless-steel children’s cups have been recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Continue ReadingBy 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
Continue Reading 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
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Plenty of upper respiratory illnesses are going around in Mid-Missouri.
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Here is a roundup of the illnesses doctors say are spreading around Mid-Missouri.
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The Food and Drug Administration has expanded its recall after the pouches can lead to possible lead exposure.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Nurse practitioners continue to advocate for less restrictions, even after a new law lifted some this year. Missouri’s governor is honoring nurse practitioners as new law eases restrictions on their practice. Gov. Mike Parson on Monday proclaimed this week, Nov. 12 through 18, as Nurse Practitioners Week in Missouri. A new
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Mental Health is experiencing an increase in individuals in jail awaiting a mental health evaluation. According to Jeanette Simmons, the deputy director for the Division of Behavioral Health, 297 people in Missouri jails are currently waiting for a mental-health evaluation before they can go to trial. Those people
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The final of three MU Health Care drive-thru vaccine clinics began at 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday at South Providence Medical Park. At the event, patients were able to receive the updated COVID-19 vaccine and a flu vaccine. According to an email from MU Health spokesman Eric Slusher, at the previous two
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This month ABC 17 News has been highlighting the ongoing fight against breast cancer as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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With a statistic of 1-in-8 women being diagnosed with breast cancer, most people will have some connection to the disease in their lifetime.
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CENTRALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Red Cross held a blood drive in honor of a firefighter who was severely burned at a bonfire in Mexico, Missouri. The blood drive was held Saturday in Centralia at the Holy Spirit Church from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. MU Health Care shared the story of Eli Beasely, a professional
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While the chance of a man being diagnosed with breast cancer is slim, it’s not impossible.
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Burrell Behavioral Health has expanded its crisis center hours to 24 hours a day to provide anyone with mental health assistance in the late hours of the night or early morning
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The updated COVID-19 vaccine is now available at the Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services, according to a Thursday press release from the department. Appointments to get the new vaccine from Pfizer can be made by calling 573-874-7279, according to the release. Appointments will be held at the PHHS building on
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