While many people see a tan as fashionable, it’s important to remember that tanned skin is damaged skin and that over time, damaged skin can lead to skin cancer. Dr. Scarlett Aldrich with Plastic Surgery Specialists of Lawrence said sun protection is the easiest way to reduce your risk of ...
Even if you’re not a professional athlete, participating in sports that require repetitive overhead motions can make you more susceptible to shoulder injuries. “Shoulder injuries are commonly seen in baseball pitchers, but any athlete participating in sports that require repetitive ...
Hospitals now have to tell you their prices. That could help you plan where to get care. But today, let’s talk about how it could possibly save you hundreds or thousands on a bill you’ve already received. Here’s a crib sheet. Demand a copy of the itemized bill. Former ProPublica ...
For many women, finding out they’re pregnant is a moment filled with joy and anticipation. But that joy can be replaced with worry and concern if their pregnancy is high-risk. According to the National Institutes of Health, a high-risk pregnancy is one in which a mother, her baby or both ...
As researchers, advocacy groups and employers push hospitals to reveal their prices, the industry continues to cloak what it considers trade secrets. Now — in violation of federal rules demanding hospitals make those figures public six months ago — The University of Kansas Health System, ...
LMH Health has been chosen as the site for a rare sports medicine program that is expected to add another professional to the medical ranks who can care for area athletes. The Lawrence-based hospital has been approved to offer a Sports Physical Therapy Residency program, making it one of only ...