Tick-borne red meat allergy in Missouri: A CDC study found alpha-gal antibodies in about a quarter of adult blood samples from five higher-risk states, with Arkansas highest (31%) and Missouri close behind (26%), pointing to a larger-than-expected reach of the tick-linked allergy that can trigger delayed reactions after eating red meat or dairy. Infant formula safety records raise alarms: A KFF Health News investigation reports the FDA has no record of any formula-maker notifications tied to serious baby illnesses or deaths in more than 26 years, even as thousands of NEC-related lawsuits have been filed—fueling renewed pressure on how adverse events are reported. Extreme heat and worker risk: With a major heat wave pushing hundreds of millions under alerts, coverage highlights how dangerous temperatures are hitting workers in factories, warehouses, and delivery routes, while the federal government lacks a dedicated disaster framework for heat. Heat and health infrastructure gaps: Reporting also notes heat deaths have nearly doubled over 25 years, yet heat still doesn’t trigger full FEMA disaster tools like it does for other hazards. Pesticide labeling fight reaches Supreme Court: Missouri’s Monsanto v. Durnell ruling reinforces that states can’t add different health warnings to pesticide labels beyond what the EPA requires, reshaping how future warning claims may be handled. Local health response updates: O’Fallon approved a Crisis Intervention Team grant to improve police response to mental-health crises, including funding a full-time CIT officer. Public safety in Missouri: A Bates County sheriff warned drone operators to stay away from crash scenes because drones can interfere with air ambulance landings and delay care.