Health
WHAT YOU SAID: Will higher cigarette costs affect smoking rates?
Readers join the conversation on how effective a higher cigarette tax would be.
Columbia unaffected by meningitis outbreak in nine states
Columbia hospitals do not use the steroid that is said to have caused the fungal meningitis outbreak in nine states.
TELL US: Will higher cigarette costs motivate people to stop smoking?
We want to hear your thoughts about new proposed cigarette tax increase.
Alzheimer drug shows subtle improvements, side effects
Tests on a new Alzeimer's drug have found the drug encouraging, but more studies will need to be done.
Grocery store dietitians help customers with lifestyle changes
Hy-Vee and Natural Grocers are among the increasing number of retailers who are finding value in having dietitians or nutritional counselors in their stores to help shoppers choose healthier foods.
Study: Free birth control leads to fewer abortions
The effect on teen pregnancy was striking: There were 6.3 births per 1,000 teenagers in the study. Compare that to a national rate of 34 births per 1,000 teens in 2010.
Two-day test can spot gene diseases in newborns
By combining faster gene-analyzing machinery with new computer software that, at the push of a few buttons, uses a baby's symptoms to zero in on the most suspicious mutations, the researchers hope to start treatment earlier or avoid futile care for lethal illnesses.
TLC reality star Matt Roloff speaks at MU for Celebrate Ability Week
The "Little People, Big World" star was at Jesse Auditorium on Tuesday night at the signature event for MU's "Celebrate Ability Week."
Mizzou Pharmacy now open at MU Student Center
Mizzou Pharmacy, MU Health Care's ninth pharmacy, accepts the same insurance plans as the other eight locations.
Boone County residents turn in nearly 500 pounds of prescription drugs
The event sought to make people aware of prescription drug abuse and environmental concerns.
MU team developing iPhone app to combat partner abuse
The step-by-step app helps women evaluate the danger level of their relationship and outlines strategies for staying safe.
Peanut butter recall due to possible salmonella contamination
Sunland Inc. has recalled 101 of its peanut products because of possible salmonella contamination.
New MU research center provides room for advanced care, testing
The research center is part of a $5 million multi-stage renovation project that will provide room for new treatments and testing facilities.
AGING AMERICA: Quitting driving: Families key but docs have role
Rural Boone County flu clinic schedule released
The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services will hold flu clinics in rural areas this fall.
Doctors aim for focused care at University Hospital's new Neurosciences Center
The new center at University Hospital offers care for all neurological disorders on one floor.
Bizarre tumor case may lead to custom cancer care
Doctors are growing "mini tumors" from each patient's cancer then testing various drugs to create to create custom cancer care.
Unused prescription drugs to be accepted at eight disposal sites
As part of the Drug Enforcement Agency's National Take-Back Day, Boone County authorities will have eight sites available for the safe disposal of prescription drugs this Friday and Saturday.
Walgreens remains out of network for UM System Health Plan
UM System faculty and staff covered by the system's myChoice Health Plan are unable to fill prescriptions at Walgreens at the lower in-network cost.
MU Sinclair School of Nursing adds faculty to serve students
MU's Sinclair School of Nursing added two full-time and one part-time teaching positions to meet the high demand for nursing degrees.
