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Stem cell discovery could improve treatments for leukemia, other diseases
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Now, a new study from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) suggests that the answer may lie in a particular protein — the...
Study Co-Led By Saint Luke’s Doc Suggests Invasive Heart Treatment No Better Than Meds And Exercise
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Some common heart procedures may be more common than they should be, a large-scale study led in part by a Kansas City doctor suggests.
The...
Yes, Children Need to Take Mental Health Days Too — Here’s Why
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One in 6 children between the ages of 6 and 17 experience a mental health disorder each year.
Utah and Oregon allow students...
Contact Lens That Helps Children with Nearsightedness Gets FDA Approval
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A contact lens that helps children with nearsightedness (myopia) in Australia, Canada, and other countries has been approved for use in the United...
Church Sues Lenexa For Denying Its Request To Operate A Homeless Shelter
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A Lenexa church is suing the city for denying its request to use its building as a temporary homeless shelter.
Shawnee Mission Unitarian Universalist Church...
Flu Season Is Here and Cases Are on the Rise
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Flu cases are on the rise in the United States.
Last month, the WHO warned that this year’s flu vaccine may not be...
Winter Is Coming: Why a Sudden Cold Snap Can Make You Sick
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Winter is coming early to much of the United States this year, with freezing temps arriving this week.
Researchers say a quick drop...
Patient Who Sued KU Hospital Over Cancer Misdiagnosis Settled For Millions, Records Show
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A patient who sued the University of Kansas Hospital for fraud and negligence, alleging she was misdiagnosed with pancreatic cancer and the hospital covered...
Listening to music while driving may help calm the heart
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Driving can be very stressful, particularly if you are stuck in heavy traffic or are an inexperienced driver, and this stress will eventually take...
Is there a link between muscle mass and cardiovascular risk?
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A new study has found a link between lower muscle mass and a higher risk of cardiovascular events — at least in males aged...