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Blind World War II vet from Yukon to take part in Memorial Day phone call to White House Published: Sun, May 27, 2012 Emory Finefrock, 89, has begun work as a relay operator, helping deaf veterans make phone calls. He is set to relay a call Monday from a deaf veteran to President Barack Obama. Read More
Oklahoma Bioscience Association names four new board members Published: Wed, May 23, 2012 Leaders in health and research join the board of organization focused on boosting Oklahoma's bioscience sector. Read More
Business people Published: Sun, May 20, 2012 Business people Joshua Jenson CPA, P.C. & Associates has hired Maggie Williams as chief of staff. Andrews Davis law firm has hired Rhonda J. McLean as an oil and gas attorney with experience in preparing oil and gas title opinions, and reviewing joint operating agreements, drilling contracts, leases, letter... Read More
Collaboration yields new ocular disease target Published: Tue, May 15, 2012 Scientists now have a clearer idea of the importance of a particular protein in normal eye function thanks to a collaboration by scientists at the Dean McGee Eye Institute and the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation. The research could help improve understanding and treatment of vision-impairing diseases like... Read More
Oklahoma medical news briefs Published: Sat, May 12, 2012 Oklahoma medical news briefs Read More
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Fashion brands are putting statement-making eyewear front and center as a stylish accessory
 Updated: Mon, May 7, 2012 Judging from the plethora of eye-catching eyewear that's been getting face time over the last few years — be it on the European ready-to-wear runways or in the adjoining office cubicle — it's clear that glasses have gone from nerd necessity to chic accessory. It's a shift reflected in the current look-at-me... Read More
Jesus House launches new 'adoption' program Published: Sat, May 5, 2012 Rick Denny, the Jesus House's executive director, said the shelter's recent block party helped launch a program aimed at reaching out to people who live in neighborhoods near the Jesus House in Oklahoma City. Read More
Eye care coverage and services for retirees Published: Tue, Nov 8, 2011 Dear Savvy Senior: Does Medicare cover eye care? I had excellent vision insurance through my employer for many years but lost it when I retired, and now am confused as to what Medicare actually covers. What can you tell me? -- Living on a Budget Dear Living: Many retirees are confused with what Medicare will... Read More
Poverty makes cold and flu season a killer Published: Mon, Aug 29, 2011 According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 36,000 Americans die from influenza, the common, seasonal flu, each year. Risks increase for pregnant women, children, seniors and people with disease or weakened immune systems, but people living in poverty face even greater problems. For the 23... Read More
Skipping eye exam shows a lack of vision Published: Thu, Jun 16, 2011 If you ask physicians about the most serious health problems faced by older patients, they will usually list significant medical conditions like heart disease, diabetes or cancer. But ask the patients, and they will complain more about sensory deprivation — the loss of vision and hearing. This information makes a... Read More
A novelty overseas, blind dining is coming to New York City Updated: Wed, Sep 1, 2010 A French restaurant group that offers pitch-dark dining is preparing to open New York City's first blind eatery. Eat with your eyes? Not at Dans le Noir?, French for "In the Dark?" Read More
6 Americans on medical team killed in Afghanistan Published: Sat, Aug 7, 2010 KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Ten members of a medical team, including six Americans, were shot and killed by militants as they were returning from providing eye treatment and other health care in remote villages in northern Afghanistan, a spokesman for the team said Saturday. Dirk Frans, director of the... Read More
Sunglasses more than just fashionable sun block Updated: Thu, Apr 29, 2010 You can keep your eyes healthier this season by using sunglasses. And remember: they are more than just a fashion statement and a UV protector, authorities say. Sunglasses actually can protect your eyes from pollen during a tough allergy season. Those suffering from allergies at the peak of the season are... Read More
Have a plan for ham Published: Fri, Jan 29, 2010 DEAR SARA: I made a ham and just froze the bone and some ham for soup later, but what can I do with the drippings? Seems a shame to waste them. I've never done anything with ham drippings. At the very least, I could make some suet for the birdies. Any other suggestions? Could I perhaps use them to make soup broth?... Read More
One a day or none per day? Updated: Thu, Feb 4, 2010 Americans want to believe in vitamin and mineral pills. We spent an estimated $10 billion on them in 2008, according to the Nutrition Business Journal. But Consumer Reports on Health notes that recent studies undertaken to assess their benefits have delivered a flurry of disappointing results. The supplements... Read More
Colorful Plant Foods Protect Against Age-Related Eye Disease Updated: Mon, Jan 11, 2010 If your mother ever told you that eating carrots would improve your vision, she knew what she was talking about. A new study published in the Journal of Food Science offers scientific support for the age-old maternal wisdom. Based on the results of their research, University of Georgia scientists concluded that... Read More
How safe is it to ... Updated: Thu, Jan 7, 2010 Eat tuna? Tuna contains high levels of mercury, but you don’t have to give it up entirely. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Adminis-tration, it’s OK for most adults to have a 6-ounce serving a week of tuna steak or albacore — or 12 ounces of canned light tuna, which has less mercury. Sleep in... Read More
Profiles of Life: Gustia Arlandous 'Gus' Miller Updated: Fri, May 1, 2009 Dorothy Miller was her husband's eyes. Gustia "Gus" Miller was his wife's courage. Together for 56 years, they formed a perfect union, each making up for the other's frailties. That was the case Monday night, when the pair sought shelter in their bathtub as a tornado roared over their Del City home.... Read More
Court: Paper money discriminates against the blind Updated: Tue, May 20, 2008 WASHINGTON (AP) -- Close your eyes, reach into your wallet and try to distinguish between a $1 bill and a $5 bill. Impossible? It's also discriminatory, a federal appeals court says. Since all paper money feels pretty much the same, the government is denying blind people meaningful access to the... Read More
Botox parties add a new wrinkle to the quest for youth Updated: Mon, Jul 3, 2006 Leslie Berndt, a 43-year-old Edmond woman, is trying to age gracefully with a little help from Botox. She looks good, and she is willing to pay for Botox injections to keep looking her best. There’s no need to wait until she is older to take care of facial areas where time and frowns leave their mark, Berndt... Read More
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