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Menopause is one of life’s unavoidable rites of passage. Adding certain foods to, or removing certain foods from, your diet may relieve common symptoms.
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All the Right Moves
If you ask Sheryl Phinney how her life has changed over the past few years, be prepared to settle in for a story of courage and inspiration.
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Know Where to Go for Care
When you’re sick or injured, there are differences between your primary care provider and the ER, especially when it comes to cost, wait time and follow up.
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Lung Cancer Testing Is It for You
During a low-dose CT lung cancer screening, special X-ray equipment connected to a computer takes detailed pictures of your lungs. The test is quick, painless and accurate.
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Tiny Ticks, Big Problems
The tick population is on the rise, which means tick-borne illnesses are, too.
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Fly Free Managing Pain Without Medications, featuring Patricia Elliott
Since she was a young girl, Patricia Elliott has loved butterflies. Perhaps it was fate that drew her to these tiny creatures, which symbolize endurance, change and hope.
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Our new Wellness Corner in Gladstone, and more
U.S. News & World Report recognized North Kansas City Hospital as the third Best Hospital in the metro and the fourth Best Hospital in Missouri.
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Prediabetes Answer the Wake-Up Call
When the alarm clock rings, it’s decision time. Hit snooze and snuggle in, or get up and start a brand new day. You have a similar decision to make with a prediabete diagnosis.
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Pickleball Don't Judge a Game By It's Name
Two afternoons a week, you can find Jeffrey A. Luerding, MD, a family medicine physician with Meritas Health Gashland, on a local pickleball court, paddle in hand and having a blast.
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Spring Clean Your 'Fridge
After a long, cold, snowy winter, the refrigerator and freezer need a fresh start.
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