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FOX 4: Broken Heart Syndrome and the World Cup: How To Protect Your Heart As a Fan

The FIFA World Cup is coming to Kansas City this summer, and with it, large crowds, high emotions, and a potential increased risk for broken heart syndrome.

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Innovative Stroke Protocol Helps Bill Make Up for Lost Time

On Oct. 1, 2025, Bill Selley, 77, woke up on the floor of his Crieghton, Missouri, home and couldn’t move. 

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Health News You Can Use: World Cup in KC: Seeking Medical Care and Heat Safety

The biggest sporting event in the world will be in Kansas City this month during the peak of the summer. Here are some tips to help stay safe and healthy.

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FOX 4: Raising Human Trafficking Awareness During the World Cup

With the World Cup about to unfold in Kansas City and across the country, the federal government and health care experts want the public to be aware of the threat and warning signs of human trafficking.

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Bariatric Surgery Gives Elizabeth a Healthier Future

Elizabeth Crow loves racing around the backyard with her 9-year-old daughter, Zakiyah. However, a little more than a year ago, that was impossible because of the 36-year-old's weight.

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KMBC: Health Experts Discuss World Cup Health Risks in Kansas City

This summer, the world's largest soccer event will make its way to Kansas City—and with it, thousands of visitors to the metro area.

As the city makes its preparations, health experts are assuring the public that the biggest health risks remain the same illnesses people encounter every day.

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Health News You Can Use: World Cup in KC: Mental Health Impact

For the first time in history, Kansas City will host several World Cup soccer matches, bringing hundreds of thousands of visitors to the metro area this summer.

Increased crowds, emotional ties to the game, and an especially busy season for service workers and first responders could pose challenges in maintaining mental wellbeing.

Media Coverage: Saint Luke's Looking For Participants in Groundbreaking Cancer Study

Saint Luke’s Cancer Institute is seeking participants in the Kansas City area for a leading-edge trial for a new blood test that could tell you if you have cancer.

The nationwide Vanguard Study—a research trial with support from the National Cancer Institute—is testing a new multi-cancer detection (MCD) test that uses a blood sample to look for signs of cancer in the body.

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KMBC: Cardiologist Shares How Broken Heart Syndrome Could Impact World Cup Fans

Broken heart syndrome, also known as stress cardiomyopathy, can be linked to “heart breaking” life events like the loss of a loved one or a breakup—and even a devastating defeat in the World Cup.

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FOX 4: Kansas City Prepping for Extreme Heat Concerns Ahead of 2026 World Cup

A new study from ranks Kansas City’s Arrowhead Stadium among the hottest and highest-risk World Cup venues in the United States.