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Posts Tagged ‘Health’

Beyond the Hype: A Sober Look at Psychedelics

By | July 29, 2022 | 1
From left, Erika Gagnon and Michael Pollan in the Netflix series, "How to Change Your Mind."

Psychedelic medicine can be a viable path to treatment for a range of ailments. But some worry the hype is getting ahead of the science.

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An Epidemic of Sleep Disorders: Here’s What KC Experts Suggest

By | July 19, 2022 | 0
A room in a sleep clinic shows a lamp, a twin bed with white sheets flipped open. On the nightstand is a phone, stethoscope and a mask. The American Psychological Association called sleep disorders an "epidemic." COVID-19 made things worse.

Sleep disorders are rising, more now than ever before. Learn why experts say it’s important to connect the dots between sleep, health and mental wellness.

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‘Time Bomb’ Lead Pipes Set to be Removed. But First Water Utilities Have to Find Them

By | June 20, 2022 | 0
An individual holds a lead pipe, a steel pipe and a lead pipe treated with protective orthophosphate.

Water utilities have never been required to thoroughly inventory lead pipes except in a crisis. Health experts warn problems with these ‘underground poisonous straws’ can arise out of the blue

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The Tainted History of Infant Care, Parent Empowerment and Education

By | June 7, 2022 | 0
A vintage advertisement of infant formula shows a smiling nurse holding a baby over a bassinet. The infant formula shortage happening now has raised concerns of pre-existing disparities for mothers of color and low-income families. This story explains the history of how that happened.

Before the ongoing formula shortage, feeding one’s baby was rife with confusing advice. Here’s what history shows.

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Constitutional Freedom Group Opposing Abortion Amendment on Aug. 2 Ballot in Kansas

By | June 6, 2022 | 0
The Rev. Jay McKell and Ashley All, of Kansans for Constitutional Freedom.

Kansans for Constitutional Freedom opposes stripping from the Kansas Constitution the right to abortion. Voters will decide on a proposed amendment to the Kansas Constitution that is on the Aug. 2 primary ballot.

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