infectious disease

Scientists at the University of Missouri have found mutations in the monkeypox virus are likely making it less responsive to medicines. The four-person team studied strains of the virus going back decades.

As monkeypox cases climb in the U.S., learn more about symptoms, vaccines, and how the disease is reigniting stigma against gay and bisexual men.

The standard advice for dealing with the coronavirus still holds true for the new variant.

Meat processors and agriculture officials are making sure they’re prepared against a highly contagious swine disease.

COVID cases in the Kansas City area are trending downward but infectious disease doctor warns that focus must remain on mitigation practices.

The eventual need for booster shots has been a topic since COVID-19 vaccines became available in December. For some, the opportunity to get one is now here.

If you're thinking of abandoning CDC health protocols, the presence of COVID-19 variants makes it "vitally important to continue to do those things so we can help decrease the spread," says Dr. Dana Hawkinson.

Asian Americans from Kansas and Missouri respond to the increased violence and racism they are seeing plus we provide answers to your COVID-19 questions.

The spread of coronavirus variants appear to be happening faster than vaccines are being distributed.

As Kansas City prepares to close the temporary shelter at Bartle Hall a better plan for the homeless remains elusive, and some COVID-19 variants have found their way to Missouri and Kansas City.

Even if all Kansans immediately mask up and avoid crowded places, it will likely take weeks to ease the burden on hospitals packed with COVID-19 patients.

How pandemics have disproportionately affected the displaced and disenfranchised throughout America's history, where and how to obtain a free test for the coronavirus in Kansas City, Missouri, and how one billboard with an empowering message spread to hundreds around the world.