Bone Health Matters Good nutrition supports healthier bones. By Amy Hundley, RD, LD Osteoporosis, often referred to as a “silent killer” is a disease that occurs when the body loses too much bone or makes too little bone that eventually leads to fractures, breaks, or falls. Not only is osteoporosis ... Read More »
Food and Exercise Keys to Bone Health Jonathon Rios, ACE, CSCS One of today’s biggest issues in health has to do with the strength of our bones. Especially with bone density (strength) declining in our body as we age. Why is bone health important? Your bones are continuously changing — ... Read More »
Remote patient monitoring (RPM) uses digital technologies to collect medical and other forms of health data from individuals. The collected data is electronically transmitted from one location, securely to health care providers in a different location for assessment and recommendations. Monitoring programs collect a wide range of health data such as ... Read More »
It is important to share family history with your physician. This is especially true if you have been diagnosed with cancer. In this article, Our Health Matters talks about why finding out about a possible family history of cancer is important and how to do it. What is Hereditary Cancer? ... Read More »
At The University of Kansas Cancer Center, cancer is our sole focus. As the region’s only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center, we provide unrivaled expertise and experience in diagnosing and treating all forms of cancer, from common and complex to rare. Our nationally and internationally renowned investigators conduct pivotal research ... Read More »
Turmeric, also called saffron or the golden spice, is a tall plant that grows in Asia and Central America. It is made from the ground roots of the plant and is the major ingredient in curry powder. Available in capsules, teas, powders and extracts, we offer some examples of how ... Read More »
The road to a cancer diagnosis can require time and patience. By Jeanene Dunn, OHM Staff Is it Flu, Pneumonia … or Something Else? Linda Osterhaus didn’t feel any better, no matter how many rounds of antibiotics she took for the bronchitis and pneumonia that she had been diagnosed ... Read More »
The Children’s Mercy Kansas City Division of Hematology/Oncology/Blood and Marrow Transplant is a national leader in cancer treatment. The program provides pediatric patients with comprehensive clinical services and innovative treatment (including Phase I Experimental Therapeutics, stem cell transplantation, and immunotherapies such as CAR T-cell) supported by the latest research. The ... Read More »
Breast Cancer in Men More similar than you think. Even though men’s breasts are not like women’s, men do have a small amount of breast tissue. The “breasts” of an adult man are similar to the breasts of a girl before puberty. In girls, this tissue grows and develops, but in men, ... Read More »
From Cancer Survivor to Advocate By Jeanene Dunn, OHM Staff Stephanie Barr was first diagnosed with breast cancer at age 30. She had no reason to believe that the hard spot she found in her breast while in the shower would be cancer. Within days of finding the lump, ... Read More »
