Health

As world gets hotter, Americans are turning to more sugar, study finds

Washington — Global warming in the United States is amping up the country’s sweet tooth, a new study found. When the temperature rises, Americans — especially those with less money and education — consume lots more sugary beverages and a bit more frozen desserts. It amounts to more ...

Learning the basics of inflammatory bowel disease

Crohn’s disease. Ulcerative colitis. You may have heard these names during the commercial breaks of your favorite show. If so, you’ve heard of the most common forms of a group of medical conditions known as inflammatory bowel disease. But what are they? According to the Centers for ...

Kansas health officials proclaim measles outbreak over

TOPEKA — State health officials have declared the measles outbreak over in southwest Kansas, where dozens of cases affected mostly unvaccinated children. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment announced Thursday that no new cases have been reported or confirmed in the past 42 days ...

Doctors want women to know the nuanced reality of hormone therapy for menopause

Menopause can usher in a host of disruptive symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats and sleep problems. Hormone therapy promises relief. But many women wonder about taking it. That’s because the treatment, subject of a recent expert panel convened by the Food and Drug Administration, has ...

Pain specialists at LMH Health say treatment is emotional, not just physical

Chronic pain affects millions of Americans, often leaving them with limited treatment options and long wait times. But relief is closer than you think. The team at LMH Health Pain Specialists, led by Dr. Amanda Colgan and Dr. Patrick Harper, is transforming pain care with a personalized, ...