At least 10 products have been recalled because they use a powdered milk ingredient made by California Dairy Inc. that may have been contaminated with salmonella. Products sold in Missouri include Blackstone brand parmesan ranch seasoning, Bob Gourmet Pizza’s Taco Pizza, Mama Cozzi's pizza, Pork King Good-sour cream & onion pork rinds, and Great Value stuffed crust chicken bacon ranch frozen pizza. The full list of recalled products can be found at FSIS.usda.gov. People who have these products should throw them away or check the company website to see if they can receive a refund.

House Bill 2844 introduced in March during the 2026 Missouri legislative session would have banned the use of paraquat starting January 1st, 2027. The bill was not passed. It was part of a nationwide effort to ban paraquat across states coordinated by a group seeking a cure for Parkinson’s disease. A growing number of scientific studies have found that people exposed to paraquat are more likely to develop Parkinson’s disease than those who are not exposed. Opponents of the bill argued that banning it would hurt agricultural production and that more  evidence is needed to prove a link to Parkinson's Disease. Paraquat is one of the most widely used herbicides in the United States.

Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) is a complex hormonal and endocrine condition that can cause irregular menstrual periods, excess hair growth, infertility, and impact weight and mental health. PMOS was previously called “Polycystic ovary Syndrome” which incorrectly implied it was caused by cysts in ovaries. This inaccurate name contributed to misunderstandings and underdiagnosis. The new name highlights the condition’s impact on multiple body systems and its connection to insulin resistance. After 14 years of global collaboration, the new name for the condition went into effect May 12th, 2026.