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Catching up with: Former El Reno basketball star Misti Chennault now Oral Roberts' coach Published: Mon, May 21, 2012 Misti Chennault, now known as Misti Cussen, twice beat cancer while in high school from 1985-89. She was named Oral Roberts' new women's basketball coach on April 27. Read More
Side effects of statins can outweigh efficacy Published: Mon, Apr 2, 2012 I must start with a warning. If you are taking a medication for whatever reason and learn it has a possible side effect, do not stop taking the drug without informing your doctor. Many people have stopped taking osteoporosis and diabetic drugs and various antidepressants because of reports in the news of serious... Read More
Saving money on your prescription drugs Published: Fri, Mar 16, 2012 It’s that time of year again: Pretty soon, you’ll be sitting down with piles of paper in front of you, getting ready to fill out your federal income tax forms, wishing for some good news, for a change! Cheer up. There actually is some good news. Even if you end up having to pay Uncle Sam, you’re almost... Read More
FDA begins review of Cornerstone drug candidate Published: Tue, Mar 13, 2012 CARY, N.C. — Cornerstone Therapeutics Inc. said Tuesday that the Food and Drug Administration will review its marketing application for a drug that treats low levels of sodium in the blood. Cornerstone said the FDA will make a decision on the drug candidate CRTX 80 by Oct. 29. The drug is intended to treat... 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
Doctor Kylie: Minogue honored for cancer work Published: Wed, Oct 5, 2011 Kylie Minogue has received an honorary doctorate for her philanthropic work toward raising breast cancer awareness. Read More
When breast cancer fights back Updated: Wed, Sep 14, 2011 We've all heard about the fight against breast cancer -- but did you know that breast cancer fights back? Breast cancer, the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women, is found in 1.3 million women throughout the world each year. Early detection and improved treatments have decreased death rates, but the... Read More
Profit pummels people in heart care priorities Published: Tue, Aug 16, 2011 An investigation by Consumer Reports Health reveals that the practice of healing hearts has become a moneymaking machine that too often favors profits over science. The marketing of high-tech cardiac screening is pervasive, according to the report, and is being promoted by some hospitals, medical centers and other... Read More
Lack of drug warnings a hidden danger Published: Mon, Jul 25, 2011 It's comparable to driving a car without a seatbelt -- a new investigation from Consumer Reports Health finds that drug labels sometimes lack key safety warnings and some pharmacies fail to include the medication guides required by the federal government. For its investigative "spot check," Consumer Reports... Read More
Aspirin can improve your vascular health Published: Wed, Jun 22, 2011 A low dose (81 milligrams) of enteric-coated baby aspirin has been shown to reduce the rate of heart attacks and strokes in patients with vascular disease by approximately 25 percent. In addition, some researchers suggest taking a low dose aspirin daily has numerous other benefits for patients, including reducing... Read More
Actress says steps help avoid prescription drug abuse Published: Mon, Jun 13, 2011 Left-over and easy-to-find medicines can be abused by anyone entering a home -- including teens and young adults. 7th Heaven star and parent advocate Catherine Hicks is working with the national campaign Safeguard My Meds to tell Americans how they can help prevent prescription medicine abuse by keeping medications... 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
Hispanic community donations will help battle cancer Published: Mon, Mar 21, 2011 Latinos pledge more than $100,000 during the KTUZ Radiothon to help St. Jude fight childhood cancer. Read More
Lifelong Health: Immediate Treatment is Crucial in Stroke Care Published: Sat, Jan 22, 2011 If diagnosed with a stroke, it is important to get to the hospital immediately. If it's caused by a blood clot, immediate treatment with the drug tissue-type plasminogen activator (TPA) can dissolve the clot, leading to an improved prognosis and less long-term disabilities. Once reaching the emergency room, a CT... Read More
Lifelong Health: Naproxen is Shining Star in NSAID-User Study Updated: Sat, Dec 18, 2010 Recently appearing in the mainstream media, information raises serious questions about the overuse of acetaminophen (generic Tylenol). When used in excess, this drug can lead to severe liver disease that can prove fatal on occasion. This revelation added to a huge pile of evidence that links seemingly benign... Read More
The Benefits of Aspirin Outweigh Side Effects Updated: Tue, Nov 16, 2010 Felix Hoffmann, a chemist at Bayer & Co., discovered aspirin by chance in 1897. He combined acetic and salicylic acids to create acetylsalicylic acid in a chemically stable form. Scientists at Bayer realized they had identified a drug that reduced fever, relieved pain and had anti-inflammatory properties. Read More
$93,000 cancer drug: How much is a life worth? Published: Sun, Sep 26, 2010 BOSTON (AP) — Cancer patients, brace yourselves. Many new drug treatments cost nearly $100,000 a year, sparking fresh debate about how much a few months more of life is worth. The latest is Provenge, a first-of-a-kind therapy approved in April. It costs $93,000 a year and adds four months' survival, on average,... Read More
Studies Show Statins are Overprescribed and Overrated Updated: Thu, Aug 5, 2010 For people at risk of heart disease, cholesterol-lowering statins were once thought to be a miracle drug -- a "catchall" medicine that could prevent strokes, heart attacks and even Alzheimer's disease. But new data show that statins, like all medications, have their limitations. Read More
Questions arise about statin use in women and children Updated: Thu, Jul 22, 2010 For men and women with coronary heart disease or those at risk of it, losing weight and increasing their physical activity are keys to effective treatment. Read More
Male Menopause Not Just The Stuff of Myth Published: Fri, Jul 9, 2010 As millions of women cope with the challenges of menopause, it is easy to see the unfair burden placed on them. What about men? Is there a male menopause? In a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers showed that male menopause -- while rare -- is not just a myth. Read More
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