Pollution may be deadlier than cars Fri, Nov 14, 2008 | Add a comment FRESNO, Calif. — Lowering air pollution in Southern California and San Joaquin Valley would save more lives annually than ending all motor vehicle fatalities in the two regions, according to...

Oklahoma researchers learn how germs spread resistance Tue, Nov 11, 2008 | Add a comment Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientists said they are one step closer to finding a defense against dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria, sometimes called "superbugs.” OMRF...

Oklahoma County residents urged to "vote and vax" Tue, Nov 4, 2008 | Add a comment Health department officials are urging residents to “vote and vax” today. Those tasks will be convenient for Oklahoma City residents who vote near the Urban League building at 3900 N Martin...

McCartney's ex donating $1M in vegan food to Bronx Sat, Sep 20, 2008 NEW YORK (AP) -- Paul McCartney's ex-wife is donating $1 million worth of soy hamburgers, soy hot dogs and soy chicken cutlets to one of the poorest neighborhoods in the Bronx. Heather...

Types of Drug Addiction Thu, Oct 2, 2008 | Add a comment Addiction is a brain disorder characterized by a loss of control. Addicts continue their use despite adverse health, social or legal consequences. Here are general categories of drugs and their...

Winehouse sings in Spain, glass of wine in hand Mon, Jun 9, 2008 ARGANDA DEL REY, Spain (AP) -- Soul diva Amy Winehouse sipped from a glass of red wine and looked a bit unsteady on her feet as she appeared in front of a large audience at the Rock in...

New techniques aid lung cancer treatments Thu, Oct 9, 2008 | Add a comment Advances in imaging and tumor removal are allowing doctors to treat lung cancer more effectively. PET (positron emission tomography) scanning detects the metabolic activity of tumors rather than...

Exercising May Reduce Lung Cancer Risk Tue, Dec 12, 2006 PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Everyone knows smoking is a bad idea, but those who can't give it up may get a little protection from exercise, a study suggests. In a study of older women,...

Research documents medical consequences, costs of preterm births Thu, Jul 13, 2006 Kennedy Dawn Stanfill lived three days, 16 hours and three minutes after she was born 17 weeks prematurely in December at an Oklahoma City hospital. A mere 1 pound and 8 ounces, she seemed fine...

Asthma study cites mild form in kids' deaths Thu, Jun 15, 2006 VIENNA, Austria - One in three fatal asthma attacks worldwide involves a child with a mild form of the disease, and nearly half of all parents are unaware of the risk, according to a global survey...

Clean air alerts issued for metropolitan areas Thu, Jun 15, 2006 Authorities issued clean air alerts for today for the Lawton, Oklahoma City and Tulsa metropolitan areas. The increased air pollution could affect children, the elderly and people with respiratory...

Jerry Lewis suffers 'mild' heart attack Wed, Jun 14, 2006 LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Comedian Jerry Lewis postponed a July engagement to perform live after suffering a heart attack Sunday that a casino spokeswoman described as "mild." "At present, he is under...

sr2-jerry lewis hospitalized Wed, Jun 14, 2006 The following is a script from a News9 broadcast --2 ZOOM-- ((ED)) Comedian Jerry Lewis is recovering in a hospital this morning.. after suffering a mild heart attack over the weekend. --TAKE...

Gene disorder tests start at birth Tue, Jun 6, 2006 Monday was the first day for Oklahoma newborns to be tested for a genetic disorder that can cause seizures, respiratory failure and cardiac arrest. Screening started for "medium-chain acyl-CoA...

Tuesday, May 30, 2006 Sat, May 27, 2006 VOLUNTEERS Heartland Hospice of Norman needs volunteers. Call Jacqueline Parker, 579-8565. Calm Waters Center for Children and Families seeks volunteers to help children deal with divorce and...

Finding could aid CF patients, others Thu, May 18, 2006 There's something in our everyday environment that is down right deadly for people who are immuno-compromised -- people with cancer, burn victims and cystic fibrosis patients. The key to...

Dr. James Claflin Chats About Allergies Thu, May 18, 2006 Moderator (ID=383) (Jul 10, 2002 5:39:31 PM) Welcome, Dr. Claflin and chatters. Are you ready for questions? Dr. Claflin (ID=384) (Jul 10, 2002 5:39:39 PM) Yes. Moderator (ID=383) (Jul 10,...

Dr. Gary Kinasewitz chats about Smoking & Lung Cancer Thu, May 18, 2006 Moderator (ID=265) (Jul 9, 2002 11:39:24 AM) Welcome, Dr. Kinasewitz. Thank you for joining us. Here is your first question from Smokers Spouse. Smokers Spouse (ID=270) (Jul 9, 2002 11:39:28...

OKC Bombing Trial Transcript - 06/05/1997 14:59 CDT/CST Thu, May 18, 2006 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLORADO Criminal Action No. 96-CR-68 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff, vs. TIMOTHY JAMES McVEIGH,...