Art With A Heart to feature a silent auction of children's art Updated: Wed, Feb 8, 2012 Art With A Heart is an annual fundraiser for the Oklahoma Children's Cancer Association. Read More

Aspirin health benefits a matter of risk vs. risk Published: Mon, Feb 6, 2012 Aspirin, first developed as a painkiller almost a century ago, is still viewed by many as a miracle drug. While rarely prescribed for pain, aspirin's major use is its effect on platelets. Aspirin prevents the formation in platelets of a molecule called thromboxane A2 that is essential for normal platelet... Read More

Data looking ironclad that supplements harm Published: Mon, Nov 14, 2011 Until the late 1970s, iron deficiency anemia was a serious health threat that — although rarely fatal — led to fatigue that annually cost the nation billions of dollars in lost productivity in the workplace. The cause was almost always excessive menstrual blood loss. Because of blood loss and inadequate iron in... Read More

Clots generally are unexpected dangers within your heart Published: Mon, Jun 6, 2011 According to Dr. Donald Porter, a pulmonary specialist with Presbyterian Medical Group in Albuquerque, it's not uncommon that seemingly healthy people find themselves in potentially life-threatening situations caused by blood clots. Read More

At-Home Genetic Tests Stalled By FDA Report Published: Thu, Oct 7, 2010 A few months ago, Pathway Genomics, a private biotechnology company, announced the availability of genetic testing for more than 70 diseases that would soon be available at many Walgreens drugstores. From a single drop of blood, you can learn your risk for coronary artery disease, hypertension, atrial... Read More

Oncologists in Oklahoma Published: Mon, Apr 28, 2008 Ada: Noblet, William C MD — Valley View Regional Hospital — Medical Oncology; (580) 421-1141; 430 N Monte Vista St. Bartlesville: Baker, Vicki C MD — Cancer Care Assoc.; (918) 333-5308; 224 SE Debell Ave. Buck, Steven DO — Bartlesville Cancer Care — Hematology Oncology; (918)... Read More

OU researcher named to task force Updated: Sun, Jun 18, 2006 A University of Oklahoma researcher is a member of a U.S. Surgeon General's task force to combat deep vein thrombosis, which is more deadly than breast cancer and HIV-AIDS combined. About 3,000 Oklahomans are among 2 million Americans who are newly diagnosed annually with deep vein thrombosis. Dr. Suman Rathbun... Read More

Disorder not stopping El Reno ninth-grader Updated: Thu, Jan 24, 2002 All things considered, the toughest wrestler in Oklahoma might be a ninth-grader who wrestles at 103 pounds. He is Brice Wasserman of El Reno, and he has hemophilia. "He's just a little 14-year-old kid right now," said El Reno coach Archie Randall, "but we're talking about a phenomenal little dude. Tough as a... Read More