KCU in the News

It’s that time of year to spread cheer and goodwill. Unfortunately, it’s also the time of year to spread viruses. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the United States is in “epidemic” mode for respiratory health as cold and flu season amps up.

Striving for perfection over the holidays can take away from focusing on what really matters. KCU's Dr. Sarah Getch discusses how to overcome holiday anxiety and shift the focus to our values. 

As the days get shorter and colder, it should be a priority to keep up your mental health. KCU's Director of Clinical Psychology Training and Assistant Professor of Health Service Dr. Amy Sickel speaks with KCUR about the effects of seasonal depression.

As we enter into cold and flu season, KCU's Dr. Gautam Desai speaks on the best times to receive a flu shot.

We all want a pearly white smile. A wealth of advice can be found online. Unfortunately, much of it is false or misleading. Learn more as KCU’s Dr. Linda Niessen dispels some of the most common myths surrounding oral health.

Kansas City University is among 63 prestigious higher education institutions to receive the 2023 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education.

Breast surgeon and breast cancer survivor, Deepa Halaharvi, DO (COM '08), speaks on the importance of early detection as October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 

Early detection is often the key to a successful outcome after a breast cancer diagnosis. KCU’s Dr. Ken Stewart shares important information about the disease as well as some of the factors that can put women at greater risk.

Being a stay-at-home mom is often the most fulfilling job in the workplace. It can also be the most difficult one. Stay-at-home moms are more likely to suffer from burnout, guilt, isolation and depression. Dr. Sarah Getch, who heads the psychology department at Kansas City University, shares more.

A team led by UNMC College of Public Health researchers has published an article that describes the risks of vaping cannabidiol (CBD) among adolescents. Avina Mahorke, KCU-Joplin College of Osteopathic Medicine student who served as a co-author of the study, said that “nearly 6% of the whole cohort did not know if they had vaped CBD or not.”

Ovarian cancer can cause many symptoms that range from abdominal pain to fatigue. KCU alumna, Kathy Lafavor, DO (COM '06), speaks on the importance of early detection of ovarian cancer. 

Ticks can cause severe illness, allergies to meat and even death. Now, they are being seen outside of the summer months. KCU's Dr. Gautam Desai explains how to avoid tick bites.