Open Mics with Dr. Stites

Every year we celebrate our birthday. Researchers are now learning our bodies don't age in a slow and steady process. We actually age in bursts and there are two key windows of time. Specialists with The University of Kansas Health System explain what's happening at ages 44 and 60.

It's back to school for millions of children. One challenge for some families is the food allergies their children face. Research shows food allergies among children are more common than ever. We'll explore the scope of the problem and learn strategies to keep children safe.

Medicine is a team sport whether it's a clinic or operating room. Nurses are there giving compassionate care. Meet the nurses supporting our Chief Medical Officers.

Sickle cell disease is painful, costly and now possibly- curable. A new treatment reprograms a person's own blood cells to fight the disease. We break down how it works and introduce you to a woman ready for relief.

Music stirs the soul, but can it heal the body? We'll show you the science turning melodies into medicine.

Measles was eliminated in the United States in 2000. It's now making a comeback with outbreaks identified in numerous states including Kansas. It's highly contagious and highly preventable. Infectious disease specialists put the current outbreak into perspective.

He woke up in the hospital, unsure why he was even there. Now the mayor of Overland Park is thanking the specialists who saved him.

Our genes contain clues to our health. Doctors can now use these clues to tailor treatments to each patient. We discuss precision medicine and what we know about the role of genetics in health care.

Targeted Muscle Reinnervation – or TMR – offers new hope for people who've lost a limb but struggle with phantom pain. Our doctors discuss how TMR works to help people live pain free. Guests include orthopedic surgeon and microsurgeon Dr. Jacob Brubacher.

Tens of millions of people around the world have recovered from an acute COVID infection ... only to face additional symptoms that can linger for months or years. We review long COVID research and hear from a patient.