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The day celebrates efforts to wipe out heart disease and stroke in women. Find out how you can get involved. More>>
This is the last in a three part series tackling bacteria in restaurants, home kitchens and on prepared food ahead of the Super Bowl, Sunday February 7, 2010. If you're hosting friends for a Super Bowl More>>
This is the second of a three part series tackling bacteria in restaurants, home kitchens and on prepared food ahead of the Super Bowl, Sunday February 7, 2010. More>>
This is the first in a three part series tackling bacteria in restaurants, home kitchens and on prepared food ahead of the Super Bowl Sunday February 7, 2010. More>>
It's a mystery that kills more than 2,300 babies each year – now researchers may have found a link that may make some babies more vulnerable. More>>
31-year-old Wichita woman remains in intensive care after contracting H1N1 last fall. More>>
Experts recognize two treatments for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: counseling, and medication. A Wichita doctor has a third option. More>>
Lawyers say the drug manufacturer took steps to prevent production of a generic form of the Tricor. More>>
Government-funded low-cost health insurance expanded. More>>
The Senate bill would impose 10-percent tax on tanning salons. Click to find out what else is in the bill. More>>
Senate votes 60-40 on health care reform bill. A final vote is expected to be passed by Christmas. More>>
Democrats say they have the 60 votes needed to pass health reform by Christmas. Read about the plan and let us know what you think. More>>
Several Reno county residents have confirmed cases of the infection. More>>
Two new studies say overexposure will cause thousands to get cancer. More>>
A mail-order pharmacy in Overland Park says it has donated nearly 150,000 units of unused medications to needy Kansans. More>>
KDHE says a 72 year-old woman from the Wichita metro area has died from infection with the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus. More>>
Department spokeswoman Lisa Taylor says the decision is intended to save money during tough budget times. More>>
Budget cuts are forcing the Kansas Department of Agriculture to temporarily suspend safety and sanitation inspections of hotels across the state. More>>
Attack happened in Florida but child may have Wichita connection. More>>
Carrier adds Via Christi and Kansas Heart Hospital More>>
It’s something that’s never been done before in the United States. A drug trial attempting to cure Alzheimer’s disease and give patients their memory back. More>>
The cat had to be euthanized after biting the woman near Harry and Woodlawn. Click to listen to her story. More>>
Women in their 40s are reacting with confusion and skepticism over the recommendations of a government task force concerning mammograms. More>>
How to make sure you get the most from your health insurance coverage. More>>
Galichia Heart Hospital will begin offering across-the-board discounts to patients without health insurance. More>>
The 220-215 vote late Saturday cleared the way for the Senate to begin a long-delayed debate on the issue that has come to overshadow all others in Congress. More>>
Doctors, nurses sign petition to push for new Child Advocacy Center. More>>
The Food and Drug Administration is launching a program to try and prevent millions of accidental drug overdoses that occur each year due to medication errors, misuse and other problems. More>>
A recent analysis suggests at least one in five U.S. children aged 1 to 11 don't get enough vitamin D and the main author says the number is between 80 and 90 percent for minority kids. More>>
While Congress looks at violent hits in the NFL, local coaches and trainers have a new tool to evaluate players' concussions. More>>
The program labels appear on the front of foods that meet certain nutritional standards. FDA says labels could mislead consumers. More>>
The KDHE began gathering data on absenteeism related to illnesses last week through county health departments. More>>
A new study out today says it's the best hospital in Kansas for several types of care. More>>
Supporters of health care reform are pushing back against a report from the insurance industry warning of hefty new costs for consumers from the latest legislation. More>>
Nearly a thousand people lined up for the seasonal flu shot this morning. More>>
The university health director says they only received a limited shipment and it's already run out. More>>
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment released its vital statistics for 2008. Click here for the statistics. More>>
