Two Excedrin products are temporarily discontinued, company says
A Pharmaceutical company has temporarily discontinued two types of Excedrin items as a precautionary measure. The company does not believe that the product poses a safety risk to consumers but has voluntarily implemented the measure as a precaution, it said.
Washington man is 1st in US to catch new virus from China
The U.S. on Tuesday reported its first case of a new and potentially deadly virus circulating in China, saying a Washington state resident who returned last week from the outbreak's epicenter was hospitalized near Seattle.
Federal government to let states tap opioid funds for meth, cocaine surge
Alarmed by a deadly new twist in the nation's drug addiction crisis, the government will allow states to use federal money earmarked for the opioid epidemic to help growing numbers of people struggling with meth and cocaine.
CDC releases new numbers on flu activity
New numbers from the CDC show that while flu activity is decreasing overall, it remains high around the country. Many patients are also choosing to see their doctor online for suspected flu.
Pronto Pharmacy closes locations suddenly, sells to Wallgreens
Pronto Pharmacy locations in Joplin and Webb City close suddenly after being sold to Walgreens.
KU doctors looking for men to try male birth control
Researchers at the University of Kansas are conducting a clinical trial for a form of male birth control.
Crocheting for a Cause
A simple way to make a heartfelt gift for her mother led Heather Wright to realize her love for crocheting and giving. Crocheting became a way of making the people in her life happy.…
Medday Thursday: A Healthy Workplace
How healthy is your workplace? In this Medday Thursday segment KOAM's Michael Hayslip sits down with Freeman Business Development Account Manager Rikki Smith to find out more about a program that's teaching employers how to address health conditions at work.
Company closes Boonville hospital with short notice
A Kansas hospital company abruptly closed a central Missouri hospital Wednesday, citing regulatory problems.
Check out a yoga way to start your day
Yoga Instructor Becky Kuehl stops by the studio to show Jesse a few simple yoga techniques you can do to start your day. For more info you can call Becky at…
Getting the recommended amount of physical activity is tied to lower risk of cancer, study says
A new study sheds light on one potential health benefit of exercise: a lower risk of certain cancers.
Treating the first known blood clot in space
When astronauts encounter a medical risk on the International Space Station 250 miles up from the Earth's surface, it's not exactly easy for a doctor to make a house call. So when NASA researchers suspected a blood clot in one of their astronauts during a long-duration stay on the space station last year, they had to act quickly to treat the unexpected risk.
US on track for one of the worst flu seasons in decades
This flu season is shaping up to be one of the worst in decades, according to the United States' top infectious disease doctor.
Meet a teacher who's fit in a way she never thought was possible
"The health and the things I can do now that there's no way I could've done when I started this journey."
Officials in Humboldt provide more information on water conservation, Neosho River contamination
HUMBOLDT, Kan. - A fire at the Mid-West Fertilizer facility in Iola was extinguished, however, there's now concern about possible contamination of the Neosho River, affecting the water supply downstream.…
Members of Congress ask Supreme Court to 'reconsider' landmark Roe v. Wade abortion ruling
More than 200 members of Congress are urging the Supreme Court to reconsider -- if not overrule -- the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, which legalized abortion nationwide.
