Social media is buzzing with terms like ‘Ozempic face’ and ‘Ozempic body,’ but what do they really mean—and should Missourians be concerned? Today, we’re diving into the medical reality behind the trend.

Show Me Today reporter Matt Pilger spoke with Dr. Thomas Wilson, Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at MU Health Care, to talk about what happens when weight comes off fast, why it’s not just about looks, and what health risks you need to know. Let’s get into it.

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On today’s Show Me Today, we’re talking about Safe Haven Baby Boxes: A law Missouri passed in 2021 to give parents in crisis a safe, anonymous way to surrender a newborn. After two babies were safely surrendered at the state’s first box in Mehlville, a second box will be dedicated later this month.

Reporter Matt Pilger sat down with State Representative Jim Murphy, the lawmaker behind the effort, to find out why these boxes are spreading across Missouri.

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Show Me Today’s Matt Pilger sat down with Vietnam veteran Russell Davis in Mexico, Missouri, where a grassroots effort is underway to build a monument honoring mid-Missouri veterans.

A project Davis says started with a simple question: why doesn’t his hometown have one?

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