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For patients, treatment for cancer can be difficult under the best of circumstances. Factor in a global pandemic, the challenges and the anxieties multiply.
You may have heard the term microbiome in the news recently, but what does it actually mean? And how does it affect your health and cancer risk? “Our bodies are inhabited with trillions of microbes. These are bacteria, viruses, fungi and archaea, to...
As a service of The University of Kansas Health System, Turning Point offers resources and tools for staying resilient during difficult times, such as the COVD-19 pandemic. These videos provide self-calming techniques and tips on self-care, emotional...
A one-of-a-kind garden showcases plants and herbs being studied by researchers at The University of Kansas Cancer Center. The garden is a collaboration between cancer center scientists and members of KU Medical Center landscape service’s botanic gardens initiative.
For many people, times of uncertainty can trigger feelings of anxiousness, concern and confusion. Greg Nawalanic, Psy-D, clinical director of psychology services at The University of Kansas Health System Strawberry Hill Campus, shares his tips for re...
It can be difficult to know what to do or say when a friend or loved one has a serious illness. Some of our patients share their thoughts on the actions they find most meaningful.
The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City, Kansas, is the primary autism diagnostic facility in the state of Kansas. As the region's premier academic medical center, the health system offers parents both initial screening and full autism...
Relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S) occurs when athletes consume too few calories for their activity level. Without any available energy, an athlete is unable to support the full range of body functions involved in health and performance. It...
Getting a good night's sleep is beneficial for your overall health and well-being. Neurologist and sleep medicine specialist Suzanne Stevens, MD, shares 10 tips for better sleep. Avoid drinking alcohol near bedtime as it will disrupt the 2nd hal...
Thanks to those who support The University of Kansas Health System, we are able to make a difference in the lives of thousands of patients in the Kansas City region and throughout Kansas. Here, some of our supporters share why they chose to give to o...
By Alexander Chiu, MD, otolaryngologist
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition that causes numbness, tingling and pain in the hand and arm. It's caused by compression in the median nerve, one of the major nerves that runs through the hand. Orthopedic surgeon Jacob Brubacher, MD, expl...
Nearly half of all cancer cases are believed to be preventable. Research shows that following a healthy diet can play a role in preventing cancer and improving overall health. Oncology nutritionist Jill Hamilton-Reeves, PhD, RD, LD, explains the conn...
At The University of Kansas Health System, plastic surgeons Ravi Garg, MD, and Brian Andrews, MD, perform craniomaxillofacial surgery procedures to correct conditions related to the head, face, skull and neck, including the following 10 you may not h...
Each year, there are approximately 12,000 new cases of HPV-associated cervical cancer. The human papillomavirus (HPV) causes more than 90% of all cervical cancers. About 80% of adults will get an HPV infection at some point in their lives. HPV is the...