In recognition of the upcoming Memorial Day holiday, some of The University of Kansas Health System’s offices will have modified hours on Monday, May 26.
Leonard Riley, MD, explains this rare genetic disorder, how it contributes to lung and liver damage and what you can do if you have the alpha-1 gene mutation.
Dr. Haver, author of The New Menopause, appeared on The University of Kansas Health System’s Morning Medical Update to talk about menopause and the new MINT program at the health system.
Breastfeeding provides many benefits for both infants and mothers, but it is not without challenges.
Family celebrations at the holidays can be a source of stress for many reasons. To help prepare for these holiday interactions, here's some tips.
When and how do you share the news about health challenges with your kids? How much information should you share? And what resources will your kids need during this period?
Researchers got a surprise when they discovered people taking GLP-1s were losing weight and reporting feeling fuller. The surprises keep coming – both welcome and worrisome.
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...