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New pacemaker offers chronic pain relief

New pacemaker offers chronic pain relief

Millions of people suffer from chronic back pain and it can be miserable. But there's a new option for patients who've tried everything and are still suffering. Read more »

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Breast cancer sister study

Breast cancer sister study

A Wichita woman is involved in a study that may find a cure for breast cancer, but she’s never actually been diagnosed with it herself. But her sister did fight the disease and that’s exactly what researchers were looking for. Read more »

Is a gene to blame for cheating?

Is a gene to blame for cheating?

In the latest tale of mice and men, researchers are finding a correlation between genes of cheating voles, or mouse-like rodents, and those of men who cheat on their mates. Read more »

New laser treatment helps skin disorders

New laser treatment helps skin disorders

Vitiligo is a disfiguring skin disorder that causes embarrassment for those who are affected, but new treatment options are offering hope. Read more »

Thanks to her father, a Wichita woman will race for a cure

Thanks to her father, a Wichita woman will race for a cure

At the urging of her father, Melva Bascue looked for her birth parents and discovered a family history of breast cancer. Read more »

HeartNet helping those with heart failure

HeartNet helping those with heart failure

Five million Americans suffer from heart failure, and an estimated 150,000 could benefit from advanced treatments such as heart pumps or transplants. Read more »

Medical breakthrough helping diagnose ovarian cancer

Medical breakthrough helping diagnose ovarian cancer

A medical breakthrough is being tested by Kansas physicians to help in the early diagnosis of one of the most deadly forms of cancer. Read more »

D-licious

D-licious

Vitamin D isn't only good for bones. Now, there's more research suggesting it may also lower your risk of death from heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Read more »

Health Beat: Closure Fast gives fast fix to varicose veins

Health Beat: Closure Fast gives fast fix to varicose veins

A new procedure could get rid of the unsightly appearance of varicose veins. Read more »

Health Beat: Experimental device gives teen his life back

Health Beat: Experimental device gives teen his life back

Thanks to a cutting-edge tool, a 17-year-old Kansas teen is recovering after a brain injury one year ago confined him to a hospital bed. Read more »

Health Beat: Wesley getting $43 million face-lift

Health Beat: Wesley getting $43 million face-lift

More than half of the money is being spent on the improvement of operating rooms with six already open for operation. Read more »

Health Beat: Neonatal ambulances

Health Beat: Neonatal ambulances

Wesley’s new fleet of emergency vehicles was made with the tiniest patients in mind. Read more »

Health Beat: Kansas girl brings awareness to epilepsy

Health Beat: Kansas girl brings awareness to epilepsy

Three million Americans suffer from epilepsy and many of those are children. Read more »

The healing powers of therapeutic music

The healing powers of therapeutic music

More Wichita hospital patients are finding out firsthand how music can help soothe their minds and strengthen their bodies. Read more »

Wichita ERs face big emergency

Wichita ERs face big emergency

With emergency rooms across the country become more crowded, doctors are sounding the alarm that something must be done soon or all hospitals, including Wichita’s, will be in crisis. Read more »

KSN's Larry Steckline talks about skin cancer battle

KSN's Larry Steckline talks about skin cancer battle

Many viewers have noticed skin issues Steckline has had. Those issues are skin cancer. Read more »

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