Diseases

The University of Illinois says there is a big surge in tick-related diseases in the state right now.

Missouri is one of the states that are now in the danger zone for the nasty kissing bug disease.

Missouri is asking for your help in determining how bad this disease is among deer in the state.

A deadly tick bite disease that takes the life of 1 out of every 10 it affects is spiking right across the Illinois border.

There are multiple reports of a squirrel in Illinois dying from a contagious disease that can infect pets and be dangerous for humans, too.

You rarely see new cases of tuberculosis anymore, but there is a case of this dangerous disease that has reportedly been confirmed at a school in Illinois.

Missouri has one of the nation's largest ever outbreaks of tuberculosis happening right on its doorstep.

If you catch a fish in Missouri, you need to check it for this disease before you eat it.

There are alarming reports of a disease that is fatal for dogs that is spreading in Missouri and already several animals have had to be put down as a result.

This is not meant to create alarm, just awareness. A deadly mosquito-borne disease that kills 1 in 3 has been reported in Wisconsin.