SNAP Food Rules Blocked: A federal judge stopped the Trump-backed push letting some states restrict SNAP purchases of “unhealthy” foods like sugary drinks and candy, saying the USDA can’t approve those waivers outside the law—Missouri’s similar “Healthy SNAP” plan is still slated for February 2027. Infant Formula Fight: Missouri’s appeals court refused to send Abbott’s $495M preterm formula verdict to the state Supreme Court, leaving a major NEC lawsuit outcome in place for now. Extreme Heat Watch: A federal heat risk map warns many states could see triple-digit heat index values soon, with heat exhaustion and stroke risks rising for kids, older adults, and outdoor workers. Maternal Health Gaps: New data highlights persistent racial disparities in pregnancy-related outcomes and hospital stays, with Black birthing people facing higher risk of severe complications. Missouri Fraud Crackdown: DOJ charged four Missourians in a national health care fraud takedown, including allegations involving fraudulent nursing credentials and Medicaid schemes. Radon Reminder: St. Louis-area testing shows many homes exceed the EPA radon action level, urging summer home tests to catch lung-cancer risk early. Workforce & Care Access: Kansas City-area training programs are pitching faster healthcare career paths, including roles like radiologic technologists, as demand grows. Safety on the Ground: A missing 5-year-old at Stockton Lake was pulled from the water and rushed to a hospital after CPR began.