Alternative Therapies

Emmalyn Pratt tends to a patient as part of her studies at the Sonoran University of Health Sciences in Arizona to become a naturopathic doctor.

Government, Politics & Issues

Missouri House committee passes licensing bill for naturopathic doctors

Rebecca Rivas

A bill that would allow naturopathic doctors to become licensed in Missouri passed its first hurdle Wednesday.

Health, Science & Environment

Naturopathic doctors could become licensed in Missouri under GOP-backed legislation

Rebecca Rivas

Naturopathic medicine — or the practice of a primary care physician with a focus on holistic care — is currently illegal in Missouri because the state does not have licensing or registration laws for naturopathic doctors. Missouri Republicans are trying to change that.

Health, Science & Environment

Psychedelic therapy debate returns to Missouri General Assembly

Rebecca Rivas

Numerous clinical studies nationwide have shown positive results from using psilocybin to treat PTSD, depression and substance use.

Missourians buying health insurance on the federal exchange likely won't see the sky-high rate increases that have becoming common in recent years in 2019. But experts say the marketplace's woes are far from over.

Health, Science & Environment

No Quick Fix: Missouri Finds Managing Pain Without Opioids Isn’t Fast Or Easy

Missouri began offering chiropractic care, acupuncture, physical therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy for Medicaid patients in April, the latest state…