Health

Cyclospora cases rise in Kansas

TOPEKA — Kansas cases of a gastrointestinal illness typically caused by an organism on produce rose to 615 as of Wednesday, up about 150 cases from the week before, according to a state infectious disease dashboard. Cyclosporiasis cases nationally rose to more than 6,300 and two deaths ...

Food labels are more about freshness than safety

SAN FRANCISCO — If you’ve ever tossed out a carton of milk or a container of yogurt solely because the date on the packaging had passed, you’re not alone. Many people throw away food simply because of the date printed on the label. But often it is still perfectly edible, according to ...

LMH Health doctors provide insight on heart health

Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the United States, according to the American Heart Association’s 2026 annual report. Despite advances in technology and treatment, prevention and early detection are essential. It’s important to know more about a heart-healthy ...

Cyclospora has some Kansans shopping for locally grown produce, but is it safer?

A parasite that causes a nasty intestinal illness has sickened thousands nationwide and hundreds in Kansas and Missouri, causing some people to consider locally grown produce options The parasite, called cyclospora, is spread by water or food contaminated by human waste. Federal officials are ...

Federal judge says certain abortion drug restrictions are unlawful

A federal judge in Virginia ruled Thursday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration did not sufficiently justify restrictions imposed in 2023 on a drug used to terminate early pregnancies, adding another layer of complexity to a string of legal cases with opposing goals that could affect ...