In recognition of the upcoming Labor Day holiday, some of The University of Kansas Health System’s offices will have modified hours on Monday, September 2.
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...
Schedule an annual wellness visit with your doctor to discuss your health history, get screenings, and develop a plan to stay healthy.
Whether you’re a dedicated athlete or a casual jogger, you strive to perform your best. How you fuel your body can impact your performance in sports and athletic activities. Let’s dive into 7 ways you can boost your athletic performance by improving...
Erectile dysfunction, or ED, is common, and the risk of having erectile dysfunction increases with age. In the United States, it’s estimated that up to 40% of men by the age of 40 and 70% of men by the age of 80 have experienced some form of erectile...
Every once in a while, I collect ideas on subjects or updates that might not warrant a full-on blog post but seem appropriate to mention.
In this edition, I’ll go over the 4 episodes of MMU that aired recently on 2 local TV stations. This series, “Morning Medical Update: Cancer: Choices, Hope and Science,” allowed our team to take their storytelling to a bigger and wider audience.