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By David Marks Even though the number of new lung cancer cases across the U.S. is decreasing — partly because more people are quitting or not starting smoking — lung cancer is by far the leading cause of cancer death...

By David Marks Receiving a cancer diagnosis can be one of the most stressful and pivotal moments in someone’s life. The words “you have cancer” can create overwhelming and upsetting emotions. You may feel confused and numb, unable to process the...

Whether you play sports for fun or compete professionally, an injury can feel like the end of the world and leave you wondering, “Now what?” But even if you want to shake it off and jump back into the...

Robert “Bob” Smith is 86 years young and is proud of the fact that he still gets to help his wife of 59 years around their home in Olathe by lifting and removing heavy objects from the highest shelves...

Lenexa is a thriving, growing, family-friendly city with a tremendous future. It’s also a community that’s proud to showcase its incredible history. Old Town Lenexa is a showcase of buildings, churches and homes dating back more than 150 years....

While men and women are equally vulnerable to many diseases and conditions, gender not only plays a role in who is more likely to develop certain illnesses, but how they’ll be affected by them. Some diseases are gender-specific; for...

For many men, an enlarged prostate is one common side effect of aging. For some, this change begins around age 40 — and about half of the male population experience this condition by age 60. Often, this change doesn’t lead...

The AdventHealth Championship is the only PGA TOUR sanctioned event in the greater Kansas City metro area. The four-day, 72-hole Korn Ferry Tour event features 156 players from around the world competing for a total purse of $1,000,000. As...

By Abdulraheem Qasem, MD, Board-certified Medical Oncologist and Hematologist, AdventHealth Cancer Institute Fifty years ago, it was not very common to know a young adult with colorectal cancer. But unfortunately, that is no longer the case and we are seeing...

By David Marks Our world thrives on innovation. New breakthroughs make our lives safer, easier and more rewarding. In 2024 alone, advances included a true robotic lawn mower, a device that converts any pedal bike into an e-bike and even...

By David Marks What is a vascular surgeon?  A vascular surgeon is a medical specialist who diagnoses, treats and manages conditions affecting the vascular system, which includes arteries, veins and lymphatic vessels. They focus on ensuring proper blood flow throughout the...

People with inflammatory arthritis or osteoarthritis experience some pain on a daily basis. However, the winter months can pose extra challenges to arthritis pain management because the colder temperatures can aggravate the condition. How does cold weather affect arthritis? While there...