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Snot happens: What your nose is telling you
Learn why mucus plays a key role in protecting your body, what different snot colors can mean, and when symptoms signal it’s time to contact your healthcare provider.
What you may not know about anemia
Did you know anemia isn’t actually a disease? It’s an abnormal lab result that is often surrounded by misconceptions. Understanding anemia is important, because early diagnosis and proper treatment can restore energy levels and significantly improve overall health.
Let’s talk about diabetes and mental health
Did you know that people with diabetes are two to three times more likely to suffer from depressi
Why are more young adults getting colorectal cancer?
For decades, colorectal cancer, cancer of the colon, or large intestine, was considered a disease
What happens when the heart beats too slowly or too fast
Learn how the heart’s electrical system controls each heartbeat, what causes slow or fast rhythms, and how pacemakers and defibrillators help restore a steady beat.
How moving your body can calm your mind
Simple movement can help calm your mind and relax your body. Learn easy, feel-good ways to move more and manage stress every day.
How sleep affects blood sugar and diabetes management
For many people with diabetes, nighttime is not a break; it’s another part of the day to manage.
A family’s race against a silent heart threat
It’s easy to fall out of a routine — especially during a global disruptor like the COVID-19 pande
Broken heart syndrome: When emotional stress affects the heart
The phrase a broken heart is often used to describe emotional pain aft
What Kansas City barbecue means for your heart
Nobody loves Kansas City more than Kansas City.
Smarter fuel for your day
If you’ve ever reached for a second cup of coffee (or an energy drink) just to make it through th
Don’t let cold weather control your pain
Cold weather can worsen chronic pain, but staying warm, moving regularly, maintaining healthy habits and checking in with your doctor can help ease symptoms and keep you comfortable.