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All About Alpha-1 Genetic Emphysema

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.

Feb 21, 2025
Health & Wellness
Blog

Answers to Common Menopause Questions

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.

Feb 11, 2025
Women's Health
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All About Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding provides many benefits for both infants and mothers, but it is not without challenges.

Jan 15, 2025
Pediatric, Women's Health
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8 Ways to Handle Holiday Disagreements

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.

Jan 14, 2025
Mental health, Resilience
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Talking About Health Issues with Children

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?

Jan 02, 2025
Pediatric, Resilience
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Surprises and Concerns About GLP-1 Medications

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.

Dec 30, 2024
Health & Wellness, Men's Health, Women's Health
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Learn to Exercise With Our Help

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...

Oct 17, 2024
Health & Wellness, Healthy Tips
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Breast Density’s Relationship to Cancer

Dense breast tissue makes cancer more difficult to identify on a mammogram and is also an independent risk factor for breast cancer.

Oct 17, 2024
Cancer
Blog

Focus on Men’s Health Improves Urologic Conditions

Due to the large overlap of physical and psychiatric conditions involved with urologic issues, holistically men’s health is much more.

Oct 16, 2024
Men's Health, Urology
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8 Food Allergy Questions Answered

Health system allergist Marissa Love, MD, answers some of the most common questions about food allergies and sensitivities.

Oct 02, 2024
Allergies, Healthy Tips
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Proper Concussion Care Can Prevent Further Brain Injury

Concussion can result from a variety of events, including sports injuries, car accidents or other direct blows to the head such as from falls. A severe hit to the body can also cause the brain to jolt around in the skull and cause a concussion.

Sep 18, 2024
Concussion, Great Bend
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4 Tips for Healthy Kids

Among the many concerns you have as a parent, the health of your children is likely near the top of the list. Here are several ways you can help keep your children as healthy as possible.

Sep 18, 2024
Healthy Tips, Pediatric, Great Bend
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Antibiotic Resistance: Your Guide to Understanding Superbugs

Some infections have bacteria with superhero-like powers. These bacteria are called superbugs, and they’re a growing health concern.

Sep 16, 2024
Health & Wellness
Blog

Childhood Immunization: More Than a Back-to-School To-Do

While the COVID-19 pandemic fades from our most pressing concerns, the medical community is still talking about the importance of vaccination.

Aug 15, 2024
Pediatric
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Simple Steps for Sleep Disorders

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.

Aug 13, 2024
Health & Wellness, sleep

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