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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness month, and this week, we are talking with Sabrina Kidd, MD, about colon cancer screenings, treatments, and possible factors contributing to the rise in diagnoses among young adults.

According to the American Cancer Society, those under the age of 50 are experiencing an increase in colorectal cancer diagnoses, but also an increase in colorectal cancer deaths.

The American Cancer Society recommends people who are at average risk of colorectal cancer start regular screenings at the age of 45. While a large majority of deaths related to the cancer could be prevented, many people have never been screened.

A secondary analysis of the pooled STEP-HFpEF and STEP-HFpEF DM trials showed the greatest improvements in those with the most weight loss at 52 weeks.

The NIH awarded more than $8.3 million to study 1,000 pregnant individuals with heart conditions in an effort to combat maternal mortality and morbidity.

The four-year observational study will research U.S. pregnant people with cardiovascular disease to better understand and combat maternal mortality and morbidity.

Dr. Rebecca Lobell shares what causes infertility and when a person should talk to their doctor about issues conceiving.

KCTV talked to Dr. Rebecca Lobell about infertility and the steps a woman can take when she is trying to conceive.

Grace Hoffman, Nutritional Coordinator with Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute and the Food As Medicine Everyday (FAME) program, shares a healthy meat-free taco recipe with the FOX4 morning show.

Saint Luke’s has been delivering babies for 135 years. To honor this anniversary, we are taking a look back at Kansas City through the decades.