Chemicals commonly found in beauty products such as nail polishes, hair sprays and perfumes may increase risk of diabetes for some women, new research suggests.

Wearing skinny jeans and other restrictive, tight clothing might seem like the more fashion-friendly choice, but it may come with a hefty price tag - for your health.

Of the 2.6 million service members deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, it's estimated that 13 percent to 20 percent have symptoms of PTSD.

Topeka cancer patients should expect to see new treatment options, thanks to the KU Cancer Center's new National Cancer Institute designation.

The warning has been lifted for one lake in Kansas.

Wearing skinny jeans and other restrictive, tight clothing might seem like the more fashion-friendly choice, but it may come with a hefty price tag - for your health.

While efforts to curb OxyContin abuse seem to be succeeding, doctors are worried that addicts may be driven to use more dangerous opioids, including heroin.

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius joined other officials at KU Medical Center Thursday afternoon to announce the University of Kansas Cancer Center earned designation as a National Cancer Institute Cancer Center.

Doctors say the inappropriate use of steroids worsened many cases. No new cases of the condition have been confirmed since last Saturday.

Sen. Jerry Moran issued a media advisory Wednesday that he will attend a 2 pm Thursday event to formally announce KU's designation as a National Cancer Institute.

A recent study out of Finland finds babies who have a cat or dog around during their first year have fewer health problems than little ones who don't have pets.

A lead-based paint remediation program is now in operation in Shawnee County. Fiesta fans can take a few minutes to learn about it, during this week's events.

Kansas awarded one of three contracts to manage its $2.9 billion-a-year Medicaid program to an Amerigroup subsidiary two weeks ago. Amerigroup is being acquired by WellPoint Inc.

74 cases have been identified, Cambodia's Ministry of Health says. Children suffered swelling in their brains and died because lungs failed

"Kansas Live" hosts Jamie Slack and Roger Heaton focused on heart disease, diabetes and much more during their Friday program on WIBW-AM 580.

The sad deaths of three Kansas children due to drowning this holiday week, demonstrate the need for greater supervision during summer swimming season.

Cardiologists say more than half of all heart attacks are preceded by symptoms that, if treated, could prevent the heart attack.

Mental health experts say Bono and people like him have Gender Identity Disorder (GID). “People with GID are distressed with the sense that they were born in the wrong body”, says Dr. William Byne, chair of the American Psychiatric Association Task Force that recommended forming the guidelines.

Parents may feel like they're always getting sick from a bug their child picked up at school, but a new study has found the opposite. Research from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh finds that being a parent may actually boosts a person's protection against the common cold.

Cancer is emerging as a global concern in Africa. The continent has an acute shortage of experts such as oncologists. It also lacks infrastructure and data to combat the disease.

The first ever over-the-counter rapid HIV test, which goes by the name OraQuick, has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

If you are not grappling with cancer-related pain, you probably should not be taking prescription methadone.

The first ever over-the-counter rapid HIV test has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

Owning a cat might increase a woman's risk for attempting suicide, new research suggests.

Kansas City authorities are probing 3 deaths that may be heat-related. One-third of the U.S. population was under some kind of heat warning Friday. The scorching conditions are expected to stretch into next week in some places.