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Dole Recalls Spinach Over Salmonella Concerns
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By: Julia Ries
This might not be the best week to load up on your leafy greens.
Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc. has issued a recall for...
Haven, township EMS dispute: Does anyone know why?
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By Alan Montgomery
Special to The Rural Messenger
After 40 years of harmony among its participating members, the Haven Community EMS now seems like a marriage...
Study Finds 3 Cups of Coffee May Trigger Migraine
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By: George Citroner
Drinking too many caffeinated beverages may put you at more risk for developing a migraine attack.
Migraine affects 10 percent of...
Medicare’s Decision To Cover A Pricey Cancer Treatment Could Be A Lifesaver For KU Patients
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By: DAN MARGOLIES
KU has been a pioneer in using the treatment, known as CAR T-cell therapy, which involves removing a patient’s T cells (a type...
Protein discovery could lead to new hearing loss treatments
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By: Catharine Paddock PhD
A new genetic study in mice has identified two proteins that help organize the development of the hair cells that...
Having Trouble Sleeping? Try a Hot Bath Before Bed
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To fall asleep faster, researchers suggest taking a hot bath.
A study found that taking a hot bath about 90 minutes before bed...
Cancer and nutrition research: How best to move it forward
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By: Maria Cohut
In the past few decades, a number of studies have suggested a link between dietary habits and the development of cancer. However,...
HUTCHINSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT RECEIVES NATIONAL DESIGNATION
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Valley Emergency Physicians, (VEP)the physician group providing emergency services to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center (HRMC) has designated the hospital “Kid- Qualified,” for their efforts...
Does vitamin A help reduce skin cancer risk?
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By Maria Cohut
Vitamin A is a nutrient that is essential for maintaining good health, but could consuming it help lower the risk of skin cancer?...
A New Website Lets Kansas City Patients Comparison-Shop For Medical Care
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Online medical shopping is now available in Missouri and Kansas, and it could be more affordable than going through insurance companies.
Launched in March, Sesame allows patients...