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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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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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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.

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Practicing Gratitude
Practicing Gratitude

While it’s one thing to give thanks for material blessings, it’s more important than ever to express gratitude for the people in our lives.

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Younger Minds Impacted by Alzheimer’s
Younger Minds Impacted by Alzheimer’s

November is Alzheimer's Awareness Month. More people are being diagnosed at younger ages, which results in unique issues and challenges.

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Getting Ready for Your First Chemotherapy Session
Getting Ready for Your First Chemotherapy Session

Discover why getting your first mammogram is a big deal for your health and why monthly self-checks and an annual screening are essential to fight breast cancer.

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Weight Loss Surgery: Is It Right For You
Weight Loss Surgery Is It Right For You

Obesity rates are on the rise. Dr. Keenan Berghoff shares the health risks, common causes and surgical options for those carrying excessive weight.