Duncan transplant patient loses drug benefit Sat, Nov 29, 2008 | Comments 3 All a Duncan man knows about his organ donor is what they had in common: They were about the same age and were outdoorsmen. The Arizona man died following a motorcycle crash; his kidney and...

Sweet treats, holiday scraps could be harmful for pets Thu, Nov 13, 2008 | Comments 1 Sweet treats and family meals are a hallmark of the holidays, but for many of our furry friends these indulgences can be dangerous, said Dr. Mark Stickney, director of general surgery services at...

An Elvis who lives like king Mon, Nov 3, 2008 | Add a comment MIAMI, Fla. — Elvis is alive. At least in the form of impersonator Ira Masnikoff, 63, who would not be alive today if he had not received organ transplants. "I’m very blessed and...

Medicare Fri, Oct 3, 2008 | Add a comment Oklahoma retirees — depending upon age, income and eligibility — can be assisted by a pair of long-standing government health-care programs: Medicare and Medicaid.

Man in Month-Old Vegas Ricin Case Wakes Sat, Mar 1, 2008 LAS VEGAS (AP) -- A man who may have been exposed to toxic ricin in his motel room a month ago has regained consciousness and was being questioned by investigators, authorities said...

Food Recall Worries Dog and Cat Owners Thu, Mar 22, 2007 ATLANTA (AP) -- A recall of potentially deadly pet food has dog and cat owners studying their animals for even the slightest hint of illness and swamping veterinarians nationwide with...

Surgeon treats enlarged prostate with laser system Wed, Jul 19, 2006 An Oklahoma City doctor is using the newest medical laser system to treat enlarged prostates, and prevent kidney failures, bladder stones and other urological difficulties in men. Dr....

Tuesday, May 23, 2006 Tue, May 23, 2006 Editor's note: For more information, call the number listed. Programs are free unless otherwise noted. Next week's Health Calendar will list prenatal/ parenting, breathing and lungs, relationships...

Follow-up: Check-out-line kidney donor unable to help friend Thu, May 18, 2006 Some weeks ago I told you the story about two ladies whose friendship was born in a grocery store check-out line. Every Wednesday morning, Carolyn Farrell goes grocery shopping. One Wednesday she...

Weather closings Thu, May 18, 2006 THURSDAY Burlington Schools, begins one hour late Calumet Schools, cancelled Carnegie Schools, begins one hour late Cement Public Schools, begins one hour late Covington-Douglas Schools,...