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Menopause Let's Chat
Menopause Let’s Chat

Menopause can take a toll on women, but you can get your mojo back. Get relief by learning the signs, symptoms and treatment.

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Take 5 Minutes to Reduce Your Risk of Cervical Cancer
Take 5 Minutes to Reduce Your Risk of Cervical Cancer

Just 40 years ago, cervical cancer was the leading cause of cancer death in women. Cases of cervical cancer have dropped dramatically in recent years, but Dawn Heizman, MD, with Meritas Health Pavilion For Women, says there's still work to be done.

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Vaccine Plan Saves Lives Overseas
Vaccine Plan Saves Lives Overseas

Using a COVID-19 vaccination plan developed at NKCH, Julius Saisi helped get 2,000 Kenyans vaccinated, including his mother, Ruth.

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How Healthy Are Vegan and Plant-Based Diets
How Healthy Are Vegan and Plant-Based Diets

Plant-based and vegan diets consisting of fruits, vegetables and grains are increasingly popular, but they may not meet daily nutritional requirements.

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Intermittent Fasting: Friend or Foe
Intermittent Fasting Friend or Foe

One of the latest weight loss trends is periods of not eating at all. Surprisingly, some studies show there are health benefits to intermittent fasting.

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Endometriosis Heed Your Symptoms for Early Diagnosis
Endometriosis Heed Your Symptoms for Early Diagnosis

It’s difficult for women with endometriosis to get pregnant. Many have infertility. Understanding your symptoms will help lead to an early diagnosis.

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Feeling SAD? Seasonal Affective Disorder May Be the Culprit
Feeling SAD Seasonal Affective Disorder May Be the Culprit

Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a common type of depression. It can occur during the fall-winter or spring-summer months, but you can get relief.

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Cancer Rehab Reenergizes Young Breast Cancer Survivor

Cancer rehab helped Ashley regain her energy to teach first graders and chase after her young sons.

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COVID-19 Long Haulers Support
COVID-19 Long Haulers Support

For those who are suffering from the long-term effects of COVID-19, NKCH offers a long-haulers program to help manage lingering symptoms and improve your quality of life.

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Cancer Rehab Helps Young Dad Fight Head and Neck Cancer

Cancer rehab helped William maintain his quality of life during intense cancer treatment.

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Is It COVID-19 or the Flu Easy Ways to Tell
Is It COVID-19 or the Flu Easy Ways to Tell

Understand the differences and similarities between the flu and COVID-19 and how to prevent the spread of both.

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Knock Out Parkinson's
Knock Out Parkinsons

Rock Steady Boxing helps people with Parkinson’s by using boxing techniques but without bodily contact. NKCH is the only Kansas City-area hospital that offers Rock Steady.