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“All I want is normal.” After surviving a devastating car accident in July 2025 that left him with multiple spinal fractures, broken ribs and legs, brain swelling and severe sepsis, Terry spent more than a month in the ICU.

Dr. Linda Niessen explains why taking care of your gums also helps protect your heart.

As generative AI tools become more embedded in daily life, younger generations are increasingly turning to chatbots for advice, reassurance and even companionship. 

At the Kansas City University Farber-McIntire Campus in Joplin, Missouri, two couples are proving that love and ambition can go hand in hand.

Emotions like love, stress and connection don’t just affect how we feel, they can also impact our heart.

KCU provides students with more than just academic knowledge — it offers opportunities to engage in hands-on research alongside passionate faculty mentors like Asma Zaidi, PhD.

Through the Center for Population Health and Equity and a pilot partnership with Mercy Hospital, KCU medical and dental students are helping bridge the gap between where care is delivered and how patients are truly doing beyond the clinical setting.

In today’s fast-evolving world of medical education, technology is reshaping how students connect with complex topics — and Kansas City University is leading the charge.

When Suhas Babu thinks about why he’s in medical school, he starts with his heart. Born with congenital heart disease, he underwent open-heart surgeries in elementary school and again in high school.

Mahan Hadjian didn’t expect to find himself at the cutting-edge of national research, but that’s exactly where he landed thanks to a prestigious fellowship at the National Institutes of Health. 

KCU-Joplin celebrates a decade of growth, innovation and community impact.

In honor of Mental Wellness Month, Dr. Sarah Getch shares how simple practices like mindful breathing, gratitude, movement, sleep and social connection can strengthen mental well-being over time.