Deep Dive

Not Just for Joint Pain — 4 Reasons to Use Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) for Your Face and Hair

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) isn’t just for joints. PRP treatments for your face and scalp reduce signs of aging by boosting collagen and stimulating hair growth. ...

Protein Power Play or Nay — 5 Reasons Eating Too Much Protein Could Be a Bad Idea

Dietary protein is essential, but is there a limit to how much you should eat? Getting too much protein may cause adverse health effects and increase fat. ...

Diagnosis Limbo? What Happens When Doctors Don’t Know What’s Wrong

It can be time consuming and expensive when you can’t get a diagnosis. But knowing what to do when doctors don’t know what’s wrong can help. ...

What It’s Like to Pioneer a 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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

Is Ketamine the Latest Psychedelic Breakthrough in Treating Depression?

Esketamine treatment, the FDA-approved form of ketamine, helps people with treatment-resistant depression. See how MU Health Care leads the way with ketamine treatment. ...

Is It Stress or Anxiety? 5 Ways to Tell the Difference

Knowing whether you’re dealing with stress or anxiety can guide treatment and give you a sense of control. Learn how to tell the difference. ...

The Magic of Music: How Music Therapy Helps Premature Babies Thrive

Doctors are making music therapy part of the treatment plan for premature babies. Learn more about the benefits of music therapy. ...

Personalized Medicine — What Is It and How Is It Used?

Personalized, or precision, medicine means better care, tailored to you. Doctors individualize treatments and disease prevention for better patient outcomes. ...