KSDK - Health

St. Louis survivor turns heart disease battle into mission to save lives

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:29:36 GMT

During American Heart Month, Debora Grandison opens up about her personal fight with heart disease and how she’s helping women take control of their heart health.

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Life-threatening recall issued on 55,000 pounds of blueberries

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:06:19 GMT

The FDA classified the recall at "Class I" severity, meaning there's a potential of serious health consequences or death.

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Potential 'holy grail' nasal spray that may protect against COVID-19, flu and pneumonia aims for human trials

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:08:22 GMT

The tool may be the next step in the once-mythical idea of a universal vaccine, researchers said.

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Blue Cross Blue Shield to begin paying $2.6B after class-action lawsuit: Are you eligible?

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:56:13 GMT

The money stems from a settlement reached with the health insurance giant nearly six years ago.

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CDC: Nearly 1,000 US measles cases confirmed in first two months of 2026

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:01:45 GMT

The number of confirmed cases so far this year are already nearing the total number of cases identified in 2025, according to the U.S. CDC.

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‘Shockingly unique’: Why St. Louis program for antepartum moms is getting national attention

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:39:59 GMT

"Pregnancy by itself is a risk factor for depression and anxiety," said Joanna Rosenthal, with the perinatal behavioral health service at Barnes-Jewish Hospital.

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‘We’re not done’: Missouri GOP pushes penalties, fetal personhood in renewed abortion fight

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 13:49:03 GMT

GOP lawmakers have introduced dozens of new restrictions as courts weigh remaining abortion laws and the issue heads back to voters in November.

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2nd measles case confirmed in Metro East area by Illinois health officials

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 01:10:54 GMT

Officials warn that people may have been exposed at certain businesses last week in Edwardsville, Collinsville and Glen Carbon.

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Lung cancer's surprising new face: Younger, female, and never smoked a day in their life

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 04:45:28 GMT

Laura Hamann's story is part of a growing trend that's changing everything you thought you knew about lung cancer.

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Cancer victims to get $7.25 billion from Bayer under proposed Roundup settlement

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:31:49 GMT

Thousands of lawsuits alleging the company failed to warn Roundup users that the product causes cancer would be settled by the payments.

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Jefferson County Health Department reports two flu deaths and another COVID-related death

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:06:06 GMT

The two flu deaths and the latest COVID death were reported during the week of Jan. 25.

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Winter Olympics: Chinese snowboarder taken off on stretcher after scary fall trying to qualify for women's halfpipe

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:55:13 GMT

There was no immediate word from the Chinese team on Liu's status, but she was taken off the course on a stretcher after the fall.

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Missouri families worry proposed $80.7 million cut will hobble disability care programs

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:22:20 GMT

A proposed $80.7 million funding reduction of Missouri’s services for people with developmental disabilities would eliminate the “community specialist” option.

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Mikaela Shiffrin is back at the Winter Olympics: When and how to watch her compete

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:14:38 GMT

After her 2022 Olympic setback, Mikaela Shiffrin is scaling back the number of events she is competing in for the 2026 Winter Games.

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Repackaged M&M’s distributed in 20 states recalled by promotion company

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:54:27 GMT

The recall covers promotional packages of M&M's distributed in 20 states that contain undeclared milk, soy and peanut ingredients.

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As snow melts, mold makes a comeback across St. Louis

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:34:58 GMT

Mold took a back seat during the recent extreme cold, but as temperatures rise and snow begins to melt, experts say it’s about to return — and with force.

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Trump administration launches TrumpRx website for discounted drugs

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:47:38 GMT

President Trump first mentioned TrumpRx in September, highlighting deals with pharmaceutical companies to lower drug prices.

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As ACA subsidies expire, thousands of Missourians drop coverage or downgrade plans

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:49:16 GMT

The latest data show enrollment fell about 12% in Missouri and 3.5% in Kansas for 2026. But experts say that doesn’t tell the full story.

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Warming shelters open across St. Louis region as freezing temperatures hit communities

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 14:59:45 GMT

Here are some resources available to Missouri and Illinois residents looking to escape the dangerous cold during the winter months between 2025 and 2026.

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'All hands on deck' | US prepares for possible infestations of flesh-eating fly as Texas issues disaster declaration

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:52:55 GMT

Numerous federal agencies recently conducted a simulation exercise in preparation for the pest's possible U.S. arrival.

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What is the Nipah virus? What to know as India confirms 2 cases

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 04:54:05 GMT

Two confirmed cases of the rare virus prompted the WHO and other health officials to activate their outbreak responses.

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Salmonella outbreak linked to supplements sickens people in over half of US states

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 20:38:33 GMT

A leaf used in multiple "superfood" products is, instead, causing illnesses in people across the country, Food and Drug Administration Officials said.

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Over 80K decaf Keurig pods may contain caffeine, FDA recall warns

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:05:23 GMT

The FDA has issued a Class II recall for over 80,000 McCafe coffee pods labeled as decaf that may contain caffeine. Sold in three states, they pose health risks.

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Consumer Reports finds lower lead levels in popular chocolate protein powders

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:55:29 GMT

New testing found five popular protein powders contain less lead and arsenic than other products flagged in an earlier Consumer Reports investigation.

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Pediatricians reject CDC vaccine changes, back routine childhood shots

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 23:12:18 GMT

The American Academy of Pediatrics says it will continue recommending routine vaccines against 18 diseases despite a revised CDC schedule.

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Physical education requirements in Missouri schools could increase under proposed bill

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:45:11 GMT

Legislation would require all students to participate in a minimum of 60 minutes of physical activity each school day.

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What to know about food safety if you lose power

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 20:47:45 GMT

If you're at risk of losing power, there are things you can do beforehand to help ensure that you have safe food available during an outage.

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Shoveling snow and snowblower safety: How high is your heart attack risk?

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:45:47 GMT

Freezing air, constricted blood vessels and the sudden strain of lifting heavy, wet snow can seriously increase your heart attack risk in a short amount of time.

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'It's given me back my life': Groundbreaking clinical trial at Wash U stops Leukemia before it starts

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:32:41 GMT

Joe Ragey didn't think he would live to walk his daughter down the aisle, but thanks to Dr. Kelly Bolton at Washington University, his fate changed.

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How to reduce carbon monoxide exposure as temperatures drop

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 22:40:32 GMT

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that can cause sudden sickness and even death if large amounts are inhaled. Here are some tips to stay safe.

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American Red Cross is experiencing a severe blood shortage. Here's how you can help

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 22:49:00 GMT

The organization's Greater St. Louis Chapter is incentivizing donors to give blood soon.

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Red Cross warns of 'severe blood shortage' as flu, winter storms impact donations: How to help

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 22:03:17 GMT

The national blood supply has dropped about 35% in a month, forcing the American Red Cross to issue a severe blood shortage.

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Gluten warnings may be coming to US foods soon, FDA says

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:06:33 GMT

There are currently "several serious data gaps" limiting the FDA's ability to know the adverse reactions to gluten in products, health officials said.

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Data centers will spike electricity bills, but renewable energy could offset the pain, report finds

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:50:19 GMT

Investing in clean energy could avoid trillions of dollars in health and climate costs, the Union of Concerned Scientists' report said.

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Flesh-eating fly nears US, triggering CDC health advisory

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:16:15 GMT

Doctors should be hypervigilant of any suspected cases of New World Screwworm as the parasitic larva nears the country, the CDC said on Tuesday.

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The US is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status. Here's why that matters.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:44:44 GMT

There is little room for error in trying to stop measles. The virus is one of the most contagious, infecting 9 out of every 10 unvaccinated people exposed.

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Suzanna's Kitchen recalls 13,000 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken in 7 states over Listeria concerns

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 21:20:36 GMT

Listeria infection is the third leading cause of death from foodborne illness in the United States, according to the CDC.

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Republicans push to put Medicaid work requirements into Missouri constitution

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 14:17:19 GMT

A proposed constitutional amendment would hold Missouri to 80-hour work requirements from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, even if federal law changes.

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St. Louis doctors urge confidence in flu vaccine amid CDC guideline changes

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:22:15 GMT

St. Louis doctors reaffirm the flu vaccine’s safety and effectiveness, urging patients to trust science and consult their physicians despite recent CDC changes.

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Data centers must follow clean air rules with their large generators, EPA says

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 19:04:25 GMT

Semitruck-sized power generators that data centers use must comply with Clean Air Act standards, officials ruled on Thursday.

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