Health

A new study found that fatal overdoses among teens in the U.S. has nearly doubled since 2019 , with fentanyl largely to blame for the increase.

As formula is an item many new parents can’t go without, the situation has them going from store to store in search of what their babies need.

The Kansas Department of Agriculture, in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA–APHIS), has identified highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial turkey flock in McPherson County.

For years, abortion restrictions in other states have impacted Kansas and women in the state.

Have you seen a haze or smelled smoke in the air in Wichita? It’s normal and it’s likely due to what farmers are doing outside the city.

Over the course of the last two years, teen mental health has taken a hit.

For the next several weeks we are talking with some of the top oncologists in Wichita about the latest advancements in treatments.

The Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine is nearing completion and is accepting applications.

With the condition in the spotlight, secondary to “the slap,” Eyewitness News spoke with a specialist in the Wichita area to learn more about alopecia and how celebrities, like Smith, can empower those struggling with it.

Donors from as far away as Canada and the United Kingdom offered support to K-State’s Counseling and Psychological Services.

he Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports detection in wastewater indicating a potential spike for COVID-19 cases in Butler County.

The Mission of Mercy returns to Kansas this weekend. The event provides free dental work for Kansans.

The return from Spring Break came with a welcome change for many teachers, students and parents across Kansas’ largest school district.

Sedgwick and Dickinson County have confirmed highly pathogenic (infectious) avian influenza (HPAI) cases.

The measure also limits pharmacists’ ability to refuse to fill prescriptions for drugs such as the anti-worm treatment ivermectin as COVID-19 treatments.

Moving clocks forward could become a thing of the past.

he hope for medical cannabis in Kansas remains viable this legislative session as Wednesday, a Senate committee held the first of what will be three days of hearings on the bill.

COVID-19 numbers across Kansas and Sedgwick County continue to dwindle with the percentage of positive COVID tests in the county at 1.7 percent. Hospitalizations are also at the lowest they’ve been since last summer.

A new threat to bird populations has made its way to Kansas. This month, the Kansas Department of Agriculture reported its first case of bird flu since 2015.

COVID-19 case numbers in Kansas continue their downward trend.

The AAFA ranked cities according pollen and the number of board-certified and allergists and immunologists.

Qualifying childcare providers are guaranteed nine monthly payments ranging from $1,800 to $18,000.

The move was done in accordance with updated guidance from the CDC.

The U.S. Senate has passed a resolution introduced by Senator Roger Marshall to ban the CMS COVID-19 vaccine mandate from taking effect and now heads to the House of Representatives.

Tuesday’s 5.3 positive percentage in Kansas matches lowest in a single day since July.

With a significant, encouraging change over the last month, Wichita’s main hospitals express cautious optimism with a decline in COVID-19 cases.

A Topeka family is enjoying a Valentine’s Day surprise: their little girl is home from the hospital.

In addressing the ongoing emergency issue, US. Senator Jerry Moran on Friday pleaded for help from the Senate floor, urging people to donate blood.

Families with children are getting some relief on food expenses with school meals.

After dying from accidental head trauma, the death of actor and comedian Bob Saget raises questions for some.