From an early age, Dr. Kelli Crabtree-Wilson was fascinated by the human nervous system. Personal experiences sparked her interest in neuroscience, eventually leading her to a career in neurosurgery. “I love operating,” she explained. “In just a few hours, you can dramatically improve ...
TOPEKA — Kansas officials issued a public notice after testing confirmed the invasive Asian longhorned tick was identified in Franklin County and posed an emerging threat to animal and human health. It was the first known detection in Kansas of the prolific tick, which afflicts wildlife, ...
A century ago, a breast cancer diagnosis came with a grim prognosis. The five-year survival rate for breast cancer in the U.S. during the 1920s was less than 5%. But thanks to decades of research and innovation, survival rates have soared since then to an overall rate of 91% for some breast ...
New York — Wellness advice seems to be everywhere these days, but change can be hard. How do you start a journey toward better health that you can stick with, and not be overwhelmed? Among the experts’ advice: Start with a little and it can turn into something big. Be consistent. Try to ...
Community members next week are invited to a panel discussion hosted by the Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center about equity, access and representation in neurodivergent mental health conditions, such as autism, dyslexia, attention-deficit disorder and others. The event, "Nash Cares: ...
Being a carpenter can take a toll on your body — just ask Craig Willis. As an interior finish carpenter, he’s an artisan focusing on the details of completing a home — installing trim, crown molding, doors and cabinets — after the framing, insulation, plumbing and wiring is complete. ...