Local health officials are worried about the rising use of an opioid compound that can be bought over-the-counter.

More than 400 Missourians deemed incompetent to stand trial on criminal charges are awaiting mental health care in county jails, according to Missouri Department of Mental Health (DMH) Director ...

Sponsored by Republican state Sen. Adam Schnelting of St. Charles, the legislation would increase penalties for abuse or ...

In a prison system rife with drugs, a new civil rights lawsuit accuses the Missouri Department of Corrections of punishing people for addiction, rather than treating it. After multiple overdoses, ...

A Missouri psychiatrist has agreed to pay $360,000 to resolve allegations she falsely billed federal and state health programs for psychotherapy services she did not provide, federal prosecutors ...

The city of Columbia placed several 24/7 naloxone boxes across fire departments and community centers to combat opioid overdose deaths.

In honor of International Women’s Month, ABC 17 News looked into women’s health trends in mid-Missouri. Missouri ranks 42nd in the country for women and children’s health, according to America’s ...

This is the first confirmed measles case in Kansas City since 2018. Although measles is one of the most contagious diseases, experts say there’s a clear way to avoid it: vaccination.

The Kansas City, Missouri Health Department and The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported Tuesday on a confirmed case of measles in an unvaccinated adult, according to a statement ...

A repeat rapist has been ordered to be committed to the Missouri Department of Mental Health following his jury trial.

An adult in Kansas City has tested positive for measles, the first case since 2018.

City health inspectors have temporarily shut down the Save A Lot grocery store at 3410 Troost Ave. after concerns about the store selling unfrozen meat.