The 10 cities with the worst (and best) air quality
COVID-19 lockdowns resulted in better air quality due to decreased commercial activity and automobile traffic. The lifting of lockdowns and a recent surge of wildfires in Western and Mountain states has quickly reversed this trend.
How pancreatic cancer has been a deadly disease for American icons in 2020
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died on Friday from complications of metastatic pancreatic cancer.
Some college students face stay-at-home orders as local leaders try to control Covid-19 spread
Hoping to slow an outbreak of Covid-19 cases among their students, a small college in Rhode Island announced a stay-at-home order this week.
OU changes student section rules for upcoming football games
OU says there were "disappointing behaviors” by students during last week’s season opener in Norman.
Missouri substitute teacher requirements relaxed temporarily
There is anticipation of a potential shortage because of the pandemic.
Newton County Health Department adopts changes to student quarantine policies
The Newton County Health Department sent out a letter to school districts in the county letting them know about a change to the quarantine procedures for students. While most districts were on board with the changes, some state officials, and some parents, were not.
Trump says every American can get a coronavirus vaccine by April, but health experts say that's not likely
President Donald Trump claimed Friday there will be enough coronavirus vaccines for every American by April -- a claim that doesn't match any timeline given by the federal government's health agencies, private researchers or even the companies making the vaccines.
Doctors: COVID-19 likely with us for at least another year
That echoes comments made last week by the director of the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Dr. Anthony Fauci.
MU expels 2, suspends 3 for COVID-19 rule violations
470 students have been called to the university's Office of Student Conduct and Accountability for possible violations of coronavirus policies.
Plan calls for more testing of people without virus symptoms
Kansas has so far focused most of its energy on people who know either that they are ill or that they have had direct exposure to a confirmed outbreak.
Treatment varies for rotator cuff tears
Rotator cuff tears happen frequently as people get older, particularly in individuals who engage in activities that require repetitive arm motions.
Bone density test can determine risk of fractures, osteoporosis
A bone density test uses a low dose of X-rays in a quick, noninvasive way to measure the amount of calcium and other minerals in a segment of bone.
Missouri Department of Social Services extends child care subsidy
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - The Missouri Department of Social Services is extending a child care subsidy for or eligible school-aged students who are not attending in person. The subsidy is now available through December 31st. The subsidy is paid for…
Newton County Health Department revises quarantine procedures for students
The Newton County Health Department updates their quarantine protocol, allowing students some students to forgo a 14 day quarantine.
Chiefs fan at season opener tests positive for virus
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Ten fans who attended the Kansas City Chiefs game last week have been told to quarantine after one fan tested positive for COVID-19, Kansas City health officials announced Thursday. A person who watched the game…
Kansas pauses release of data about coronavirus clusters
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas' health department has suspended its reporting on individual businesses and locations where clusters of coronavirus cases have occurred after only a week, saying it wants to make sure the data does not include cases that…
