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Movement can be medicine, says Steve Stites, MD, chief medical officer of The University of Kansas Health System. But what kind of movement is he talking about? There’s physical activity, which is any kind of movement your body engages in throughou...
Dense breast tissue makes cancer more difficult to identify on a mammogram and is also an independent risk factor for breast cancer.
Due to the large overlap of physical and psychiatric conditions involved with urologic issues, holistically men’s health is much more.
Health system allergist Marissa Love, MD, answers some of the most common questions about food allergies and sensitivities.
Some infections have bacteria with superhero-like powers. These bacteria are called superbugs, and they’re a growing health concern.
Sometimes all the good sleep hygiene routines in the world don’t make a difference. If you are doing all those but still feel exhausted upon waking or experience daytime tiredness, you may need to see if you have an underlying sleep disorder.
Keeping kids safe and healthy is one of the most important jobs a parent has. But keeping them healthy has become more complex over the years, especially as rates of childhood obesity rise.
GLP-1 medications have shown incredible promise for treating multiple conditions, but they have also caused a fair amount of frustration for people trying to get them.
In the past, neurologists have focused on caring for people who have neurological disorders, including forms of dementia (e.g., Alzheimer’s disease). Recently, in addition to continuing to search for cures, physicians and researchers have begun focus...
Nearly 12% of people in the United States experience migraine, and 8% of those have chronic migraine. The condition can be confounding to diagnose and treat, and as many as 50% of migraine sufferers don’t seek help. However, new treatment options—suc...
Several health system departments cook meals for Hope Lodge throughout the year. When it came time for Ronda Sprick’s team to participate, she joined it, loved it and decided to keep doing it on her own. Including picking up the tab herself.
The Kansas City Current women’s professional soccer team selected The University of Kansas Health System as its official healthcare provider beginning with the 2024 National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) season.
Get answers to your pregnancy questions. Doctors cover prenatal vitamins, morning sickness, weight gain, exercise, sex & more. Expert care at The University of Kansas Health System.
The University of Kansas Health System is committed to providing healthcare services to our patients, even on holidays. If you need care on a holiday, please visit our website or call us to learn about our available options.
Men are expected to live 5 years less than women on average in the United States. “Men and women think very differently about healthcare. Whether it's anthropology or socialization, men think they're indestructible,” says Ajay Nangia, MD. “They igno...