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Oncology Nurse Shaves Head 12 Consecutive Years to Support Cancer Patients
One evening working as an extern during nursing school, Margaret Potter was called into a patient’s room for a simple request. While Potter was in the room, the patient asked, “Why would someone so...
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AdventHealth South Overland Park is First in Johnson County to Use Aquablation Therapy as Treatment for Enlarged Prostate Patients
One problem almost every man will have to face as he gets older is an enlarged prostate, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The prostate gland is part of the reproductive system and is...
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Caffeine – How much is too much?
Caffeine is a natural stimulant found in a variety of foods and beverages, including coffee, tea, chocolate, and some soft drinks.
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Men’s Health Month – Time to Get Your Health in Check
June is Men’s Health Month and a perfect time for men to evaluate their personal health and become more proactive if necessary.
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June is Men’s Health Month: Time to Take Charge of Your Health
Many of us know the basic tips it takes to stay healthy: eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, get at least 120 to 150 minutes of aerobic exercise weekly, sleep well, don’t use tobacco products...
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Farmers Market Season is Here
Spring is here and our local farmers have been busy in their greenhouses and fields, preparing for a productive season ahead. With the arrival of longer days and warmer weather, our cravings for...
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Mental Health Emergencies: When to Go to the ER
At AdventHealth, we treat the whole person — body, mind and spirit. It’s vital to your well-being to understand that mental health is just as important as your physical health, and that mind and body...
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Head and Neck Cancers: Spotting the Signs Could Save Your Life
In the United States, approximately 53,000 Americans are diagnosed with head and neck cancer every year, which accounts for about 3% of all cancer diagnoses nationwide. Almost 11,000 people die every...
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How Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Could Save Your Life
A cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming and devastating to experience. But it's easier to have hope when you understand just what you're facing. In fact, in the complex category of head and neck...
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New Culprit for Head and Neck Cancers
The most common risk factor for development of head and neck cancers continues to be tobacco and alcohol use, but in the last few years a new culprit has appeared on the scene: the human...