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TMS Therapy for Depression: Boot Camp for the Brain

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy fixes what happens in the brains of people with treatment-resistant depression....

5 Things I’d Never Do — Pregnancy Advice From an OB/GYN

Keeping your unborn baby healthy during pregnancy is an important job. Learn 5 things an MU Health Care OB/GYN would NEVER do during pregnancy....

Pioneering a New Procedure: Vertebral Body Tethering (VBT)

Vertebral body tethering (VBT) treats scoliosis without spinal fusion. MU Health Care’s Dr. Hoernschemeyer explains how he helped pioneer it into FDA approval....

What’s It Like to Be a Living Kidney Donor?

About 6,400 people became living kidney donors last year. What goes into becoming a living donor? How’s life after giving a kidney? Read our Q&A to find out....

It’s Legal But Is it Safe? 7 Things to Consider Before Self-Medicating With Marijuana

Now that marijuana is legal, people are self-medicating for chronic pain, anxiety and insomnia. But consider these facts before trying it yourself....

8 Surprising Facts About Menopause and Perimenopause

You may think the transition to menopause doesn’t start until you’re 50. But perimenopause can begin at a younger age than you expect. Learn what to expect....

Joint Pain in Your 30s and 40s: Why It Happens and How to Handle It

It’s not uncommon to have mild joint pain in your 30s and 40s. Learn how to protect your joints and determine if you’re at risk for osteoarthritis....

The Gut-Brain Connection — Does It Go Beyond Butterflies? Linking Gut and Mental Health

The link between gut health and mental health isn’t in your head. Understanding the gut-brain connection can help treat both mental health and GI symptoms....

5 Things I’d Never Do — Advice From a Colorectal Surgeon

A healthy colon is vital. Read the advice from a colorectal surgeon to learn why you shouldn’t ignore blood or spend too much time on the toilet....

Shades of Skin Care — How to Care for 5 Common Conditions in Skin of Color

The amount of melanin (pigment) in your skin determines how it reacts to acne, cuts and other issues. Learn how to treat common conditions in skin of color....