Health experts say it's vital for pregnant woman to be protected against influenza and whooping cough.

A new study shows that the number of adults under 55 who suffered a stroke climbed significantly over the past decade.

A Washburn University student has contracted the infectious disease Tuberculosis, the first case this year in Shawnee County.

A new study showed that people enrolled in Weight Watchers lost as much weight on average as people who were guided by a medical professional.

Advisors Excel, Security Benefit and se2 presented a check for more than $10,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Topeka.

Tomatoes contain a powerful antioxidant that is good for brain health, the researchers say, and cooked tomatoes seem to offer more protection than raw.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment says no Kansas hospitals received shipments from the facility that produced a steroid injection linked to a meningitis outbreak.

A fungal meningitis outbreak has grown to 105 people in eight states. Eight people have died from it.

Topeka will host several events to mark Mental Illness Awareness Week.

Thirty-five cases of fungal meningtitis in six states have been identified, with five deaths. It's believed linked to a shipment of medications.

October is Physical Therapy Month.

An 11 year old Topeka girl is still awaiting a life saving double lung transplant as her family hopes to raise enough money to save her.

As of late September, Kansas health officials report 31 probable and confirmed cases of West Nile virus, including one death. The state had one confirmed case in all of 2011.

27 percent of 17 to 24-year-olds in the United States are too fat to serve in the military. That's 9 million potential recruits.

Topeka's Valeo Recovery Center held a balloon release event to mark the 23rd observance of National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month.

Seniors from across the nation shot out of the starting blocks to participate in the 2012 Kansas Senior Olympics today at Hummer Sports Park.

The family of 19-year-old Ashley Umscheid hopes her death in a texting-related accident, will serve as a lesson to others to put down the phone while behind the wheel.

The Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment hosted its quarterly Northeast Public Health Regional Meeting on Thursday.

The study surveyed more than 60 different rice products ranging from infant cereals to rice pasta and rice drinks and found “worrisome” levels of inorganic arsenic in most of the products. Others suggest, however, the levels are not cause for concern.

Shawnee County residents are joining in the hundreds to participate in a group workout at Moore Bowl at Yager Stadium this evening for the Third Annual Shawnee County's Largest Workout.

New research shows positive and negative interactions with the environment can cause physical changes to the brain.

Fifty types of cancer were added to an updated list of World Trade Center-related illnesses covered under a Sept. 11 health program.

Jackson Heights High School will be hosting a blood drive in the commons area from 1pm until 6pm.

And Kansans can now apply for their health care assistance electronically.

Aquapheresis is thought to be a better way to help congestive heart failure patients shed the water and salt they often retain.