A measles outbreak in Kansas doubled in less than a week to 23 cases and has "a possible link" to outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico that have sickened more than 370, the state health department said Wednesday. And health officials in Ohio say a single case identified in Ashtabula County has ...
In the corners of social media dominated by wellness content, influencers recommend an assortment of treatments and products to support weight loss, fight exhaustion or promote other desired health outcomes. Some of the endorsed approaches may be helpful. Many play into fads with scant ...
Colon cancer rates are on the rise in people under age 50, but don’t let those statistics fool you. It’s important for older adults to get screened and to know the signs and symptoms of the disease. Dr. Alka Hudson is a gastroenterologist with Lawrence GI Consultants. She said that while ...
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment on Thursday confirmed the first case of measles in the state since 2018. The reported case is in Stevens County in southwest Kansas. The Stevens County Health Department is notifying individuals who may have been exposed to the virus. The Kansas ...
When Tristen Boyer recently had a couple of cavities filled, her dentist suggested she get fluoride treatment afterward. She has Crohn’s disease, which puts her at increased risk for tooth decay. “It’s something I felt like I should get done,” the 22-year-old University of Kentucky ...
When recovering from an injury or surgery, your physician may recommend physical therapy to help you improve mobility, movement and function. Physical therapy traditionally relied on hands-on treatment, but advances in technology are paving the way toward better outcomes for ...