KCU News
Dr. Ken Stewart highlights study linking diet, exercise to lower diabetes risk
Dr. Ken Stewart shares results from a six-year clinical trial study showing that combining the Mediterranean diet with regular, moderate exercise can reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 31%.
Understanding Alpha-gal syndrome with Dr. Rex Archer on KCUR-FM
Dr. Rex Archer from KCU joined Steve Kraske on Up to Date to discuss Alpha-gal syndrome, a tick-related allergy that can cause serious reactions to red meat.
NIH fellowship offers KCU students prestigious research experience and residency advantage
“We’re training skeptics and detectives,” said Jeffrey Staudinger, PhD, professor of pharmacology at Kansas City University. “These students will leave not just knowing more about cancer biology, but also how to ask the right questions — a skill every good clinician needs.”
Labor Day water safety tips with Dr. Stewart
KCU assistant professor Dr. Stewart shares quick reminders for a safe holiday weekend: wear sunscreen, stay hydrated, skip alcohol on the water and always use a life jacket.
KCU physician weighs in on viral anti-sunscreen trend
KCU professor and alumna Nicole Fremarek, DO, dives into the viral push to skip sunscreen, highlighting the real risks of sunburn, premature aging and skin cancer, while addressing safe sun exposure and vitamin D.
Elevating clinician well-being: A conversation with Marc B. Hahn, DO
As the health care workforce faces unprecedented pressures, national leaders are uniting to address burnout, resilience and well-being for clinicians across all disciplines.
Where compassion meets global health through KCU in Kenya
For a decade, Kansas City University has partnered with Bonyo’s Kenya Mission, sending student groups twice a year to provide care, practice osteopathic principles and gain hands-on global health experience.
Bridging the gap: Generosity expands access to care at KCU’s Oral Health Center
The goal is simple: everyone should be able to afford the care they need.
Kansas City University establishes College of Health Professions
Kansas City University has established a new College of Health Professions, a milestone that reflects the University’s steady growth from its roots as a college of osteopathic medicine into one of the nation’s fastest growing health sciences universities.
Future dentists begin their journey at KCU-Joplin white coat ceremony
KCU-Joplin welcomed its third class of students in the College of Dental Medicine during the annual white coat ceremony.
Medicine, reimagined: KCU equips future physicians to lead in the age of AI
Artificial intelligence isn’t on the horizon — it’s already here. From clinical documentation to diagnostic imaging, it’s transforming how care is delivered.