Sickle cell scientist fights for a cure for herself and others
Lakiea Bailey has tried to hide the pain and breathlessness she feels from her disease for most of her life.
Sickle cell scientist fights for a cure for herself and others
Lakiea Bailey has tried to hide the pain and breathlessness she feels from her disease for most of her life.
The US must vaccinate most of the country against Covid-19 by winter to avoid more variants, expert says
With the odds stacked against the US reaching the target of 70% of adults partially vaccinated by July 4 -- a goal set by President Joe Biden -- a vaccine expert said time is running out to get ahead of the potential spread of Covid-19 variants.
'Obamacare' survives: Supreme Court dismisses big challenge
The Supreme Court rejected the latest major Republican-led effort to kill the national health care law known as “Obamacare” on Thursday.
US to invest $3B into antiviral pills for COVID-19, Fauci says
The United States is devoting more than $3 billion to advance development of antiviral pills for COVID-19, according to an official briefed on the matter.
These communities remain at high risk for dangerous Covid-19 variants rapidly increasing in US, expert warns
The country continued this week on a path to reopening from the Covid-19 pandemic, with major population centers such as New York and California pulling back on restrictions following increased vaccinations and lowered infections.
Lowering lumber prices
Sky high lumber prices caused by the pandemic have had an impact on Joplin's Create N Sip Studios by making popular do-it-yourself wooden signs unaffordable. "I would be offering a lot…
Type 2 diabetes: How to know which medication is best
There's an overwhelming number of Type 2 diabetes medications available, but waiting too long to adjust treatment can have long-lasting negative effects.
Local health departments look back at pandemic response
More than a year into the pandemic local health departments are looking back at how their responses stacked up. We spoke with the Crawford County and Newton County Health Departments on what they've learned and how they feel they did.
When would a person need a vitamin B12 supplement?
An estimated 3.2% of adults ages 50 or older have very low B12 levels, and up to 20% may have borderline deficiency.
Cases of a dangerous Covid-19 variant are 'rapidly increasing' in US, expert says
As US states lift more coronavirus restrictions, experts are worried people who aren't fully vaccinated could contribute to further spread of the virus.
Child care services struggle to fill positions as worker shortage continues
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the child care workforce is down 15 percent compared to where it was at before the pandemic. We spoke with two local child care centers who are struggling to fill open positions.
Study finds toxic chemicals called PFAS in makeup
The "No PFAS in Cosmetics Act" was introduced after a study found high levels of a marker for toxic PFAS substances in makeup products.
Philips recalls ventilators and CPAP machines over cancer concerns
Philips is recalling breathing devices and ventilators due to foam that might degrade and become toxic, possibly causing cancer, the Dutch medical equipment maker said on Monday.
GOP ends COVID emergency in Kansas; Kelly sees 'obstruction'
Top Republicans cancel today's meeting, allowing the Kansas COVID-19 emergency declaration to expire.
US COVID-19 deaths hit 600,000, equal to yearly cancer toll
The U.S. death toll from COVID-19 topped 600,000 on Tuesday, even as the vaccination drive has drastically brought down daily cases and fatalities.
