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Could a protein grown in lettuce help heal broken bones faster?
Bones heal slower in people with diabetes, but researchers are working on an affordable therapy using plants that could aid healing. For now, experiments...
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A Western Kansas Jail Becomes A Refuge For Teens In Crisis
GARDEN CITY, Kansas — All of Western Kansas has just one shelter for children who are in protective custody or are victims of sex trafficking....
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Number Of Incarcerated Women In Kansas Climbs, Putting Stress On Lone Prison
TOPEKA, Kansas — From 2000 to 2019, the women’s prison population in Kansas rose by 60%. Over the same time period, the men’s population rose...
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How Sugary Drinks Can Affect Cholesterol Levels and Heart Health
Nearly one-third of U.S. adults have high cholesterol.
Too much cholesterol increases the risk of heart disease and stroke, two leading causes of...
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A Big Breakfast May Help You Burn Double the Calories
People who eat a big breakfast burn twice as many calories compared with those who eat a larger dinner, according to a new...
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Why Your Employer Wants You to Get a Good Night’s Sleep
A survey indicates that more than half of U.S. companies plan to have sleep programs for employees by the end of next year.
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What You Need To Know About Kansas City’s Proposed Cuts To Arts, Economic Development, Health
Taxpayers in Kansas City, Missouri, have a chance between now and March 3 to influence how the city spends their money.
Mayor Quinton Lucas released...
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Two Patients Died After Surgery At An Overland Park Hospital — Their Families Want Answers
On Feb. 6, 2018, Travis Claussen had his right hip replaced at Blue Valley Hospital in Overland Park.
The 40-year-old resident of Lawson, Missouri, had...
