Health

From left, Erika Gagnon and Michael Pollan in the Netflix series, "How to Change Your Mind."

Beyond the Hype: A Sober Look at Psychedelics

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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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.

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

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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An individual holds a lead pipe, a steel pipe and a lead pipe treated with protective orthophosphate.

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

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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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.

The Tainted History of Infant Care, Parent Empowerment and Education

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

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The Rev. Jay McKell and Ashley All, of Kansans for Constitutional Freedom.

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

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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