KCU in the News

KCU first-year medical student Chris Stewart loves school. He hopes his love for learning sparks something in the foster kids he tutors each week in partnership with a local organization.

Allergy season is starting as early as February this year. KCU’s Dr. Gautam Desai offers guidance on how to reduce seasonal allergy symptoms.

KCU students gained invaluable experience in Guatemala treating underserved patients while helping improve the well-being of the community there.

Screenings are now underway for those who would like to become patients at KCU's Oral Health Center. Dr. Linda Niessen tells us more.

Celebrating sensibly will help you avoid a Super Bowl hangover. KCU’s Dr. Gautam Desai offers guidance to keep in mind.

Flossing is one of the most important oral hygiene practices to protect your teeth against plaque, the bacteria that causes tooth decay and gum disease. KCU’s Dr. Linda Niessen demonstrates the proper technique.

A diet overhaul is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions made every year. Making smart food choices can benefit more than just our waistlines by ensuring a healthy smile all year long. KCU’s Dr. Linda Niessen explains.

KCU’s College of Dental Medicine and Bright Futures Carthage each received $10,000 grants from the Community Foundation of the Ozarks to improve dental health for children in rural communities. Dr. Linda Niessen explains how healthy smiles contribute to overall health.

Though it’s a small gland, the thyroid has a big job producing and releasing vital hormones that regulate the body’s metabolic rate, growth and development. When it’s not working properly, it can result in a number of health issues. KCU’s Dr. Ken Stewart explains.

Kansas City University is pleased to announce the addition of Catherine Lindsey Satterwhite, PhD, MSPH, MPH, who will serve as the executive director of the new Center for Population Health and Equity.

The stress that sometimes results during the holidays can wreak havok on our oral health. KCU's Dr. Linda Niessen gives helpful tips to manage some of the surprising oral conditions that stress can cause.

With school-age children now on winter break, maintaining a routine can be challenging. KCU's Dr. Gautam Desai offers guidance for keeping kids on a schedule during the busyness of the holiday season.