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South Korea becomes newest front in shifting virus outbreak
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Cases of a new virus swelled Friday in South Korea, making the country the newest front in a widening...
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Vascular Disease
Vascular disease is a medical condition that impacts your circulatory system. When your heart beats it pumps blood through your body through arteries and veins.
China’s top diplomat assures Southeast Asia on epidemic
VIENTIANE, Laos (AP) — China’s top diplomat assured his Southeast Asian counterparts on Wednesday that the situation in a...
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HeartScan Calcium Score Screening
The best way to get ahead of heart disease is to scan for the presence of calcium in your arteries.
FDA approves drug that lowers cholesterol in a new way
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — U.S. regulatorson Friday approveda new type of cholesterol-lowering drug aimed at millions of people who...
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What You Should Know About Heart Scans
In honor of Heart Health Month, do you know whether you are at risk for heart disease? A simple heart scan can reveal your heart health and potential risks.
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- Meth still a Missouri problem, but now it comes from Mexico
- Documents: Michigan student says he reported doctor's abuse
- Iranians vote in parliament elections favoring conservatives
- South Korea becomes newest front in shifting virus outbreak
- FDA approves drug that lowers cholesterol in a new way
- Stocks sink, Treasury prices soar as investors seek safety
- List of sports events affected by new virus from China
- Former Iowa governor, US ag secretary to monitor drugmaker
- China to resume anti-doping testing halted due to virus
- Initial public offerings scheduled to debut next week
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Everything You Should Know About Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is more serious than many people think. Left untreated, it can cause cardiac arrest and possible death due to sudden drops in blood oxygen from an irregular heartbeat. Here's what you need to know.
Report: Feds need to do more to prevent failures at Hanford
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The federal government needs to do more to prevent the failure of radioactively contaminated facilities...
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What is Heart Disease?
Dr. Jeff Sparling, a cardiologist with INTEGRIS Health, explains heart disease and the risk factors that can cause heart disease to occur.
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College investigating reports of coronavirus-themed party
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A New York college is investigating whether an off-campus coronavirus-themed party violated the student...
States step up funding for Planned Parenthood clinics
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Severalstates have begun picking up the tab for family planning services at clinics run by Planned...
Outpouring of worldwide support for bullied Australian boy
PERTH, Australia (AP) — Devastated after again being targeted at school for his dwarfism, a sobbing Quaden Bayles repeatedly...
EPA will regulate two toxic chemicals in drinking water
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday that it plans to regulate two nonstick and...
Florida Legislature passes abortion parental consent bill
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Girls under the age of 18 will have to get a parent's permission before having an abortion under a...
College student dies of flu before 911 rescuers can find him
TROY, N.Y. (AP) — A college student was found dead in his home of the flu after a garbled 911 call left rescuers with no means...
In rough US flu season for kids, vaccine working OK so far
NEW YORK (AP) — It may end up being a bad flu season for kids, but early signs suggest the vaccine is working OK.The vaccine...
U.S. medical schools boost LGBTQ students, doctor training
Aliya Feroe recalls the flustered OB-GYN who referred her to another physician after learning she identified as queer. For Rhi...
Carbon monoxide blamed in deaths of 4 at Arkansas home
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Four adults who were found dead in a home in central Arkansas over the weekend died from carbon...
Questions about Sanders' health linger after heart attack
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bernie Sanders says he doesn't plan to divulge additional information about his health, months after...
California governor makes homelessness top issue in 2020
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Tossing aside tradition, California's governor on Wednesday devoted his biggest platform to a single...
By land and air, weather researchers track tornadic storms
SALINA, Kan. — For the first time in almost a decade, meteorologists from across the Midwest will track and intercept tornado birthing grounds as part of a large-scale collaborative research project. The TORUS Project, or Targeted Observation...
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California governor seeks to expand involuntary treatment
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to make it easier for the government to force psychiatric treatment for...
Minnesota US Rep. Jim Hagedorn announces he has cancer
BLUE EARTH, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota freshman Republican Rep. Jim Hagedorn said Wednesday he is being treated for cancer but...
80 is not the new 70: Age may bias heart care, study finds
People are more likely to buy things when prices end in 99 cents rather than rounded up to the next dollar, or cars with...
Medical marijuana bill clears Alabama Senate committee
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A medical marijuana bill cleared its first hurdle Wednesday in the Alabama Legislature, giving hope to...
California governor wants more shelters and forced treatment of mentally ill to ease state’s growing homeless problem.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California governor wants more shelters and forced treatment of mentally ill to ease state’s growing...
Review: Chains, trade group members win pot licenses in Mo.
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Some of the biggest out-of-state marijuana chains and board members of a pot-related trade group in Missouri...
Ohio governments working to craft unusual opioid bargain
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio's governor, attorney general and dozens of local governments are nearing agreement on divvying up...
Breast cancer survivors create own products to help others
NEW YORK (AP) — Women fighting breast cancer are increasingly seeing more options for bras as well as clean beauty treatments...
Claws of health? Lobster blood could play role in new drugs
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine lobsters have long delighted tourists as the state's most beloved seafood. But one company thinks...
Small businesses embrace wellness to help retain staffers
NEW YORK (AP) — Every month, the 30 staffers at Chris Boehlke's public relations firm each get $100 to pay for anything that...
Genesis Energy, L.P. Reports Fourth Quarter 2019 Results
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 19, 2020--Genesis Energy, L.P. (NYSE: GEL) today announced its fourth quarter results.We...
Mustang High School’s BEAST Week to benefit Hearts For Hearing, Trails Elementary Families
Proceeds from Mustang High School's Broncos Empowering A Society Together Week, or BEAST Week, will benefit Hearts for Hearing...
Elton John cancels New Zealand shows as he battles pneumonia
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Elton John canceled his two remaining New Zealand shows late Tuesday as he continued to suffer...
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Mandatory vasectomy at age 50? Alabama lawmaker proposes response to abortion ban
A proposed Alabama law would require that all men get a vasectomy after they turn 50 or after the birth of their third child,...
Democrats diverge on outreach to anti-abortion swing voters
NEW YORK (AP) — In a party that’s shifted leftward on abortion rights, Democratic presidential hopefuls are offering different...
US small businesses are getting upbeat news on the economy
Small business owners have received some upbeat news on the economy this month.Retail sales figures released Friday showed that...
Stresses multiply for many US clergy: 'We need help too'
NEW YORK (AP) — Greg Laurie is among America’s most successful clergymen -- senior pastor at a California megachurch, prolific...
State Senate passes nurse independence compromise
Nurse independence compromise passes The Oklahoma Senate unanimously passed legislation Monday to expand the authority of nurse...
Bill to ban abortion if fetal heartbeat or brain waves are detected advances to Senate floor
A bill that seeks to ban abortions when the fetus is about six weeks old is headed to the Senate floor. Senate Bill 1859, by...
Savvy Senior: When should dementia patients stop driving?
DEAR SAVVY SENIOR: Is there a good rule of thumb on when dementia patients should stop driving? My 82-year-old mom has early...
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Free mammograms offered in Cleveland County NORMAN — Oklahoma women with little or no insurance will have access to no-cost...
A history of Guillan-Barré syndrome may cause confusion come vaccination time
Adam’s Journal A question from a reader: I’m a 60-year-old with a history of Guillan-Barré syndrome. Is it safe to get the...
American cruise passengers quarantined at bases
TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — More than 300 American cruise ship passengers, including 14 who tested positive for...
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'A source of hope': Oklahoma teachers learn impact of child trauma at state summit
Thousands of educators gathered in the Cox Convention Center on Monday and eagerly stared at a model of a brain. With 86...
EMSA, Integris unveil ambulance for heart and lung patients
Integris Health and the Emergency Medical Services Authority announced a new tool in the fight to save lives in Oklahoma. A new...
State legislators look to legalize needle exchanges in Oklahoma
A bipartisan group of state legislators have proposed legalizing needle exchanges in Oklahoma. Legislators in Oklahoma’s House...
211M gallons of sewage spilled into Florida city waterways
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Fort Lauderdale officials say 211.6 million gallons of sewage has spilled into Fort Lauderdale...
He's still standing: Elton John to finish Down Under tour
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Elton John intends to play his remaining shows in New Zealand and Australia, his tour promoters...
Elton John, sick with pneumonia, cuts New Zealand show short
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — An emotional Elton John had to cut short a performance in New Zealand on Sunday after he lost his...
Coronavirus has infected more than 67,000 people globally
A viral outbreak that began in China has infected more than 67,000 people globally. The World Health Organization has named the...
LGBTQ activists, Gov. Walz, demand 'conversion therapy' ban.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz and LGBTQ activists rallied at the state Capitol on Friday to demand that the...
Appeals court deals blow to Trump's Medicaid work rules
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration's effort to remake Medicaid by requiring low-income people to work for health care...
In retort to abortion ban, lawmaker calls for vasectomies
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama lawmaker fed up with her colleagues' attempts to outlaw abortion has filed legislation to...
Kansas leader decries attempts to tie abortion, Medicaid
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A top Republican lawmaker in Kansas on Friday disputed the claims of GOP colleagues that a bipartisan plan...
Man upset he can't bring cutout of Donald Trump to dialysis
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man undergoing kidney dialysis three times a week is upset that he can't bring a...
Feds probing how personal Medicare info gets to marketers
WASHINGTON (AP) — A government watchdog is launching a nationwide probe into how marketers may be getting seniors’ personal...
Speaker: Vote on medical marijuana bill possible next week
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Medical marijuana is getting a serious look in the Kentucky legislature.In another sign of momentum for...
Juvenile patient among 7 new flu deaths reported this week across Oklahoma
State health officials on Thursday reported seven more people have died from the flu this season, including one juvenile...
State's developmental disabilities services waiting list a budget priority for Stitt
When Justin Brown told state lawmakers he needed an additional $16 million for his state agency’s next budget, he was met with...
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Oklahoma Juvenile Affairs director to resign The executive director of Oklahoma's Office of Juvenile Affairs plans to step...
New Mexico bid for recreational marijuana is all but doomed
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico's bid to become the 12th U.S. state to legalize recreational use of marijuana abruptly fell...
Weight loss drug Belviq pulled from market over cancer risk
The maker of a weight loss drug pulled it from the market Thursday at the request of federal regulators, who said it posed a...
By 2060, a quarter of U.S. residents will be over age 65
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — By 2060, almost a quarter of all U.S. residents will be over age 65, and life expectancy will reach an...
Iowa Senate passes abortion constitutional amendment bill
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Senate Republican lawmakers on Thursday approved a resolution that would amend the Iowa...
Japan confirms 99 more cases of new virus on cruise ship
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese officials have confirmed 99 more people infected by the new virus aboard the quarantined cruise ship...
Iowa governor won't discuss center's sexual arousal research
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds wouldn't comment Wednesday on accusations made against state officials in a...
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OMRF couple balance a life shared in the lab and home
On Valentine’s Day, Drs. Courtney and Tim Griffin will drive to work together like they always do. When they arrive at the...
Oklahoma House panel approves conversion therapy ban
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The discredited practice of conversion therapy for LGBTQ children would be prohibited in Oklahoma under a...
UN: Congo's Ebola outbreak slows but still global emergency
GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization said although signs are now “extremely positive” in Congo that the Ebola outbreak...
Massachusetts sues Juul over e-cigarette marketing tactics
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts sued electronic cigarette giant Juul Labs Inc. on Wednesday, accusing the company of deliberately...
Ford recalls over 240K vehicles to fix suspension problem
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Ford is recalling over 240,000 SUVs and cars worldwide because a suspension part can fracture and...
US survey finds smaller decline in medical bill worries
The proportion of people in families struggling to pay medical bills is down, but the number isn't dropping like it used to,...
Company efforts to stamp out tobacco often go up in smoke
WASHINGTON (AP) — U-Haul has an unusual wellness goal for 2020: hiring fewer smokers.The truck rental company said in January...
Anti-abortion, pro-choice rallies at Oklahoma Capitol draw large crowds
A crowd of more than 1,000 gathered at the state Capitol on Tuesday to support a bill abolishing abortion in Oklahoma with no...
Appeals court won't reconsider inmate's gender surgery case
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has become the first circuit in the nation to order a state to pay...
More than 2,400 fetuses found at Illinois home to be buried
CHICAGO (AP) — In what's sure to be a politically charged ceremony, more than 2,400 fetuses found last year at the suburban...
States weigh fetal-remains bills amid abortion debate
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A law requiring abortion and medical providers to cremate or bury fetal remains passed the state Senate...
Why so many married couples are sleeping in separate beds
According to a 2017 survey from the National Sleep Foundation, almost one in four married couples sleep in separate beds.
Third Oklahoman under investigation for coronavirus
A third person in Oklahoma has been tested for the Coronavirus.
Tenet Healthcare to pay $1.4M to settle cardiac lawsuit
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tenet Healthcare Corporation and its Southern California hospital Desert Regional Medical Center will pay...
Epilepsy treatment side effect: New insights about the brain
SEATTLE (AP) — Though Genette Hofmann is still using her brain, last month she donated a bit of it — to science.Hofmann needed...
Savvy Senior: How to detect Parkinson’s disease
DEAR SAVVY SENIOR: What are the early warning signs of Parkinson’s disease? I was just diagnosed with it after noticing hand...
Down syndrome couple celebrate love despite challenges
Love does not count chromosomes. It also is a feeling that all people enact, including those with Down syndrome. People who...
Bodywork: Can you die of a broken heart?
Adam’s Journal On Valentine’s Day, the world celebrates love. But it’s easy to forget that Cupid’s arrow can cut, too. Indeed,...
The art of letting go is an ongoing learning process
Birthday No. 81 arrives this month. Actress Bette Davis said, “Getting old ain’t for sissies.” She was right. There is much...
Free Valentine's Day event to offer respite for Oklahoma caregivers
In an effort to support caregivers and help them focus on their own health and well-being, the Oklahoma Caregiver Coalition...
Tulsa to get new VA hospital
TULSA — A new downtown Tulsa Veterans Administration hospital and a repurposing of the VA's Muskogee medical center are key...
Oklahoma Senate leader: Abortion bill is 'fatally flawed'
A bill to criminalize abortion in Oklahoma faces unlikely odds in the state Legislature. Despite a change of leadership on a...
Pennsylvania sues Juul over marketing e-cigarettes to teens
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The Pennsylvania attorney general's office sued electronic cigarette manufacturer Juul Labs Inc. on...
West Virginia Senate passes 'born alive' abortion bill
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — After acknowledging that murder is already a crime, the West Virginia Senate on Monday passed a bill...
Fetal remains tied to Indiana abortion doctor to be buried
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — More than 2,400 sets of fetal remains found last year in the Illinois garage and a car of an Indiana...
Ban on treatments for transgender kids fails in South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Legislation aimed at stopping South Dakota physicians from providing puberty blockers and gender...
Mystery $844B pot in Trump budget signals Medicaid cuts
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s budget contains an $844 billion mystery pot for his still undefined health care...
Sheriff seeks help for inmate; mental health system 'broken'
DETROIT (AP) — A sheriff in Michigan's Upper Peninsula is using social media to plead for assistance for a mentally ill jail...
Drugs fail to slow decline in inherited Alzheimer's disease
Two experimental drugs failed to prevent or slow mental decline in a study of people who are virtually destined to develop...
OU medical students to host benefit run for free Oklahoma City health clinic
An organization of OU medical students is hosting a run to benefit Manos Juntas, a free health clinic in Oklahoma City with an...
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Clean weed? Labs test for contaminants, but that may not prevent tainted marijuana products
Marijuana can contain trace amounts of heavy metals, pesticides, yeast, mold and more. So stick that in your pipe when you...
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Medicare now covers outpatient coronary procedure
There is good news for Medicare recipients who are facing the prospect of angioplasty with stent to open up blood vessels in...
Medicare now covers outpatient coronary procedure
There is good news for Medicare recipients who are facing the prospect of angioplasty with stent to open up blood vessels in...
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National firestorm on horizon as Oklahoma, other states consider criminalizing transgender treatments for youths
A polarizing debate is happening around the nation as lawmakers in eight states have introduced bills in recent weeks seeking...
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U.S. House condemns Medicaid option embraced by Stitt
The U.S. House on Thursday denounced the new Medicaid initiative embraced by Gov. Kevin Sttt, saying the demonstration program...
FDA crackdown on vaping flavors has blind spot: disposables
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government on Thursday began enforcing restrictions on flavored electronic cigarettes aimed at...
Kansas anti-abortion measure fails; Medicaid plan targeted
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Republican lawmakers in Kansas failed to get a proposed anti-abortion amendment to the state constitution...
China virus death toll rises to 722 with 31,774 cases
BEIJING (AP) — The death toll in the viral outbreak in mainland China has risen to 722, while new cases jumped to 31,774,...
200 sick after norovirus outbreak at Louisiana casino
LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — An outbreak of norovirus at a southwestern Louisiana casino has left at least 200 people sick and has...
Purdue University to offer free tampons, pads in bathrooms
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue University will offer free tampons and other feminine hygiene products in the campus’...
As Americans sour on milk, could these famous dairy brands disappear from your fridge?
Americans have soured on traditional milk, and the fallout is spilling into the dairy aisle.
Court: Posting patient's photo on social media not illegal
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A senior care facility nurse's aide did not violate state law when she posted a photo of a patient with...
ACLU of Oklahoma director to resign
ACLU of Oklahoma director to resign The executive director of ACLU of Oklahoma plans to step down this summer. Ryan Kiesel, who...
25th anniversary marks uncertain 'turning point' for free health care clinic in Oklahoma City
By 8 a.m. on any given Saturday, dozens of individuals have already made their way to the Manos Juntas clinic.The Oklahoma...
Cherokee Nation lawsuit to become test case in search for global solution to expansive opioid litigation
The Cherokee Nation's lawsuit against opioid distributors and pharmacies has been sent back to federal court in Muskogee where...
San Francisco to open tent 'sobering' center for meth users
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A center for people experiencing methamphetamine-induced psychosis will open in San Francisco to help them...
Abortion measure clears another key hurdle in Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Republican lawmakers in Florida moved closer to enacting legislation to require parental consent...
Oklahoma House OKs bill to suspend abortion doctor licenses
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma House approved a bill on Thursday to suspend the medical license of doctors who perform...
Chinese hospital says doctor who sounded an early warning about the coronavirus outbreak has died of the illness
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese hospital says doctor who sounded an early warning about the coronavirus outbreak has died of the illness.
Gov. Ivey recovering after surgery for broken shoulder
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is recovering after undergoing surgery Thursday for a broken shoulder she...
Oklahoma House OKs bill to suspend abortion doctor licenses
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma House approved a bill on Thursday to suspend the medical license of any doctors who perform...
Factory farms provide abundant food, but environment suffers
AKRON, Iowa (AP) — In recent years, Fred Zenk built two barns housing about 2,400 hogs between them — long, white,...
Governors warn Trump rule could lead to big Medicaid cuts
WASHINGTON (AP) — Governors of both major political parties are warning that a little-noticed regulation proposed by President...
Trump rule could lead to big Medicaid cuts, governors warn
WASHINGTON (AP) — Governors of both parties are warning that a little-noticed regulation proposed by the Trump administration...
1 dead, 2 sick from Legionnaires' at Illinois senior center
CHICAGO (AP) — An outbreak of Legionnaires' disease at a senior living center in suburban Chicago has left one resident dead...
Merck to spin off assets with $6.5B in sales; 4Q profit up
Drugmaker Merck beat Wall Street's fourth-quarter profit expectations, but investors weren't as happy with the biggest move...
Sick Hawaiian monk seal has infection spread by feral cats
HONOLULU (AP) — A sick Hawaiian monk seal under the care of wildlife scientists is suffering from a parasitic infection often...
'Homeland' stars say farewell to their Showtime spy series
NEW YORK (AP) — As the Showtime spy thriller “Homeland” comes to an end, Claire Danes hopes that her portrayal of a character...
Democrats' response to Trump turns to working-class worries
WASHINGTON (AP) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer used Democrats' response to President Donald Trump's State of the Union...
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Bethany Williams, a University of Oklahoma College of Allied Health nutritional sciences doctoral student, recently received...
Global Micro Battery Market Expected to Grow with a CAGR of 18.4% During the Forecast Period, 2019-2024 - ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 5, 2020--The "Micro Battery Market Research Report: By Type, Capacity, Rechargeability,...
Texas court holds hearing on fight over baby's life support
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — An appeals court heard arguments Tuesday in the case of a Texas mother who does not want a hospital to...
California may pause student fitness tests due to bullying
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to pause physical education tests for students for three years due...
Ford full-year profit plunges on slower sales, pension costs
DETROIT (AP) — Ford Motor Co.'s profit last year plunged by more than $3.6 billion, weighed down by slowing U.S. sales, the...
Shannen Doherty says she is battling stage 4 breast cancer
NEW YORK (AP) — Shannen Doherty is battling a recurrence of breast cancer that has progressed to stage four, telling fans “it's...
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Changing counts reveal inexact science of calorie labels
NEW YORK (AP) — Almonds used to have about 170 calories per serving. Then researchers said it was really more like 130. A...
Shannen Doherty reveals stage 4 cancer diagnosis: 'A bitter pill to swallow'
Shannen Doherty, in an emotional "Good Morning America" sit down, revealed she's battling stage 4 cancer, just several years...
Dentist agrees to suspension after 15 patients sickened
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey oral surgeon has agreed to a five-year license suspension after 15 patients were sickened by a...
Bodywork: Do needles hurt less than they used to?
Adam’s Journal Here’s a question from one of our most loyal and curious readers. Let’s call her Mom. Dear Dr. Prescott: I may...
Sisters by association are a blessing
I am an only child by birth, but I have a wealth of “chosen sisters.” Last week, I had the pleasure of sharing lunch with five...
Kimchi and other questionable coronavirus remedies abound
BEIJING — The new coronavirus has killed more than 300 people in China and infected thousands more. As the virus spreads and...
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Parents Helping Parents meet today Judge Ken Stoner with the Oklahoma County Drug Court, will be the speaker Tuesday, Feb. 4,...
Rush Limbaugh says he's been diagnosed with lung cancer
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Conservative radio host and Republican kingmaker Rush Limbaugh said he’s been diagnosed with advanced lung...
New lawsuit over Wyoming elk feeding seeks sooner phase-out
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Environmental groups have filed a new lawsuit against the feeding of elk on a Wyoming wildlife refuge,...
Prince doctor to pay $4K civil penalty for prescription
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota medical board has disciplined a doctor who treated Prince for prescribing pain medication for...
Google 4Q revenue grew, but not enough for Wall Street
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google's revenue grew, but Wall Street wanted more.Parent company Alphabet's stock fell more than 4% after...
Rush Limbaugh says he has advanced lung cancer, tells radio listeners he will miss shows for treatment.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rush Limbaugh says he has advanced lung cancer, tells radio listeners he will miss shows for treatment.
Some hospitals wary as new liver transplant rules begin
WASHINGTON (AP) — Long-delayed rules that will more broadly share scarce donated livers go into effect Tuesday, to the dismay...
Kevin D. Gordon: Improving Oklahomans’ health through secure electronic platforms
Patient health care is dramatically improved by electronic health records (EHR) that are readily accessible to medical...
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PBM Therapy: A simple but little known treatment for pain
Living with pain and arthritis can feel like a crippling experience. Nothing is worse than feeling great mentally, but...
Coronavirus: China reports 304 virus deaths, fires officials for poor job
BEIJING (AP) — China’s death toll from a new virus increased to 304 on Sunday amid warnings from the World Health Organization...
More and more Americans are dying by suicide. What are we missing?
America's suicide rate won't stop rising. Numbers released Thursday from the Centers for Disease Control and...
Oklahoma governor, GOP leaders embrace Medicaid expansion
After a decade of opposition, Oklahoma’s Republican leaders signaled a willingness to expand Medicaid to cover more low-income...
WHO says prepare for local outbreaks; China slams US control
BEIJING (AP) — China’s death toll from a new virus rose to 259 on Saturday and a World Health Organization official said other...
Special needs prom events expand into Edmond, Shawnee
Kari Holder remembers walking the halls of an Oklahoma City church filled with hundreds of excited people attending a prom for...
Two people in Oklahoma under investigation test negative for coronavirus
The two individuals in Oklahoma under investigation for coronavirus tested negative, the Oklahoma State Department of Health...
Trump administration rejects California's health care tax
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Trump administration says it will not allow California to collect a key health care tax on...
FDA approves first treatment for kids with peanut allergy
WASHINGTON (AP) — The first treatment for peanut allergies is about to hit the market, a big step toward better care for all...
Planned Parenthood to resume abortions at Kentucky clinic
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A Planned Parenthood clinic in Louisville is resuming abortions later this year after the procedure was...
US declares emergency, new entry restrictions due to virus
Washington (AP) — The United States on Friday declared a public health emergency because of a new virus that hit China and has...
Stocks plunge as fears spread that virus outbreak will dent the global economy; Dow industrials drop more than 600
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks plunge as fears spread that virus outbreak will dent the global economy; Dow industrials drop more than...
Delta, American Airlines suspend flights between US, China
NEW YORK (AP) — Delta Air Lines and American Airlines are suspending all flights between the U.S. and China as the coronavirus...
Number of flu deaths in Oklahoma up to 20
Number of flu deaths in Oklahoma up to 20 The Oklahoma State Department of Health released the latest Influenza activity...
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Gov. Kevin Stitt looks to implement Trump-supported Medicaid expansion in Oklahoma
Gov. Kevin Stitt revealed Thursday his plan to expand Medicaid in Oklahoma. Alongside federal officials in Washington, D.C.,...
US advises against travel to China; virus declared emergency
The US State Department advises against all travel to China due to virus outbreak.
Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay $344M in pelvic mesh case
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A San Diego judge on Thursday ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay nearly $344 million in penalties for...
For 1st time in 4 years, US life expectancy rises — a little
NEW YORK (AP) — Life expectancy in the United States is up for the first time in four years.The increase is small — just a...
Tricky trade-offs for states in Trump's new Medicaid offer
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration Thursday offered states more control over Medicaid spending for some of their...
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Lawsuit: EPA has dragged feet on oil spill dispersant rules
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Environmental groups and women from Alaska and Louisiana are asking a federal court to make the...
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"Devil is in the details": Oklahoma lawmakers react to Stitt's health care plan
Here’s how Republican and Democratic leaders in Oklahoma’s House and Senate responded to the governor’s proposal.
Cost of Juul stake continues to mount for Marlboro maker
The company that makes Marlboro cigarettes saw in late 2018 the opportunity to offset declining tobacco sales with a $13...
Buttigieg endorsed by major California, Nevada LGBTQ group
Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg has won the backing of Equality California, one of the nation's largest LGBTQ...
Treatment for problem gambling improved, progress still needed
On a recent Saturday night at the Choctaw Casino and Resort in Durant, thousands of people packed into the building to enjoy a...
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Bernice King, daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., continues father's message
Dr. Bernice King addressed the packed lunch-time crowd at OU Health Sciences Center, speaking on the life, philosophies and...
China virus death toll rises to 170, transmission a concern
BEIJING (AP) — The death toll rose to 170 in the new virus outbreak in China on Thursday as foreign evacuees from the worst-hit...
Alabama gov breaks shoulder after being tripped by her dog
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey fractured her shoulder after being tripped by the state's “first dog," her office...
Death toll rises to 170 in new virus outbreak in China, with 7,711 cases reported within the country
BEIJING (AP) — Death toll rises to 170 in new virus outbreak in China, with 7,711 cases reported within the country.
Famed Welsh singer Bryn Terfel breaks ankle in three places
CHICAGO (AP) — Bryn Terfel broke an ankle in three places and will have surgery this week, causing him to cancel what would...
Coronavirus: Test results for 2 Oklahomans expected soon
The Oklahoma State Department of Health announced Wednesday the testing of two individuals in Oklahoma for coronavirus is...
Free car seat inspections available Feb. 1 in Edmond
EDMOND — Free child car seat inspections will be offered from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at AAA, 1701 S Broadway. Parents,...
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Stitt to participate in Medicaid announcement in Washington, D.C.
Gov. Kevin Stitt will participate in a federal Medicaid announcement Thursday in which he is expected to unveil his health care...
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Mental Health Commissioner Terri White leaving office
Oklahoma's top mental health professional, a seasoned state agency head, will leave office on Feb. 1. Oklahoma Department of...
Oklahoma's mental health commissioner announces resignation
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma's long-serving mental health commissioner announced her resignation Tuesday, saying her last day...
Strike by Seattle nurses, staff closes emergency rooms
SEATTLE (AP) — Thousands of nurses and other employees at a Seattle hospital system began a three-day strike over staffing...
AP source: Chartered plane evacuating Americans from Chinese city hit hard by new virus has departed, is enroute to U.S.
WASHINGTON (AP) — AP source: Chartered plane evacuating Americans from Chinese city hit hard by new virus has departed, is...
Pfizer posts 4Q loss, misses Street views, on lower revenue
Pfizer's ongoing restructuring is significantly reducing revenue, resulting in a $337 million loss in its fourth quarter and a...
Why are we so terrified of coronavirus?
There’s a deadly virus spreading from state to state. It preys on the most vulnerable, striking the sick and the old without...
Huey Lewis pushes past hearing pain to keep making music
NEW YORK (AP) — There’s mixed news when it comes to Huey Lewis these days. The good part is that the '80s hitmaker and his band...
Savvy Senior: How to choose the right hospital for you
DEAR SAVVY SENIOR: I need to get a hip replacement, and want to find a good, safe hospital to have it done in. What resources...
Oklahoma woman created successful weight loss and lifestyle improvement program
Each day, an Oklahoma woman is helping hundreds of women regain control over their weight and improve their self-image and...
Health Note: Tips for your golden years
Every day, researchers across the globe search for answers to diseases of aging, but you don’t have to be a scientist to get a...
Bodywork: Getting enough protein with a plant-based diet
Adam’s Journal We’re just about at the end of the month that, at least in some circles, has come to be known as Veganuary. I...
Endangered Maui birds to be moved in effort to save species
HONOLULU (AP) — Scientists will decide whether to establish a captive breeding program on the U.S. mainland in an attempt to...
Oklahoma State Health Department to test two people for coronavirus
The Oklahoma State Department of Health confirmed it is working on coordinating testing for two individuals that meet the...
China says another 1,771 cases of new virus have been confirmed, now counts more than 4,500
BEIJING (AP) — China says another 1,771 cases of new virus have been confirmed, now counts more than 4,500.
US attorney announces $145M settlement in opioid case
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — A San Francisco-based health information technology company will pay $145 million to resolve criminal...
Kentucky bill requires care for infants surviving abortion
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A bill that would require doctors and other health workers to provide life-sustaining care for an infant...
Wynn, Nike, fall; D.R. Horton, CenterState rise
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially on Monday:Alphabet Inc., down $32.81 to $1,433.90State and...
OSU-OKC student, 57, overcomes addiction, prison to earn degree
Katherine Burch spent 30 years addicted to drugs and half that time in prison. Since 2008, however, she has taken one big step...
Hospital group fights drug shortages by making needed meds
U.S. hospitals fed up with shortages of critical medicines — mostly generic drugs that aren’t profitable — have banded...
Abortion among key issues in Missouri 2020 governor's race
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Abortion is expected to play a key role in Missouri's 2020 governor’s race, when voters will decide...
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Prescott: China acts to stop spread of respiratory virus
Why has China locked down an area of 20 million people? Health authorities believe that a new form of respiratory virus...
Recognizing Nurses still accepting nominations for outstanding nursing professionals
Do you know a great Oklahoma nurse who deserves recognition? Recognizing Nurses, an event presented by The Oklahoman, is...
More than 15% of US adults are inactive
More than 15% of the American adult population is physically inactive, according to a new joint survey by the Centers for...
Kevin D. Gordon: Improving Oklahomans’ health through secure electronic platforms
Last Sunday’s article about electronic health medical records (EHR) and their secure exchange provided a broad outline of the...
Disability-rights movement takes spotlight at Sundance
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — During the thunderous reception for the celebratory disability-rights documentary “Crip Camp” at the...
Trump, a late convert to cause, attends anti-abortion rally
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump vowed to stand with anti-abortion activists Friday as he became the first sitting...
That cushy work-at-home job can lead to social isolation, mental and physical health risks
Americans are getting lonelier and jeopardizing their health as more join the gig economy or skip the commute to an office, a...
Opioid victims can begin filing claims against Purdue Pharma
State and local governments have been leading the legal fight against the opioid industry, seeking payouts to help them deal...
Toxic 'forever chemicals' found in drinking water throughout US
A study released Wednesday by an environmental watchdog group found heightened levels of potentially toxic chemicals in tap...
Women come to the defense of a nursing mom at Chick-fil-A
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Moms have come to the defense of a mother who says she was asked to cover up while breastfeeding inside a...
Advocates want to make Virginia an abortion 'safe haven'
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — With a newly empowered Democratic majority at the Virginia General Assembly, abortion-rights advocates say...
Pentagon: 34 US troops diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries from Iranian missile strike Jan. 8 on Iraqi air base
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pentagon: 34 US troops diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries from Iranian missile strike Jan. 8 on Iraqi...
Need a legal pot shop in California? Grab your smartphone
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Want to find a legal marijuana shop in California? Grab your smartphone.In another step to curb the state's...
Why you should drink water first thing every day
There’s no one-size-fits-all recommendation for how much water is needed every day, but starting off with water can have...
Largest US tribal nation studies growing marijuana industry
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. (AP) — The Cherokee Nation plans to create a working group to study how the tribe might get involved in the...
Trump rollback could leave waterways vulnerable to pollution
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Thursday ended federal protection for many of the nation's millions of miles of...
John Kapoor, founder of pharmaceutical company Insys, gets 5 1/2 years in prison for orchestrating opioid scheme
BOSTON (AP) — John Kapoor, founder of pharmaceutical company Insys, gets 5 1/2 years in prison for orchestrating opioid scheme.
US imposes visa rules for pregnant women on 'birth tourism'
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is imposing new visa rules aimed at restricting “birth tourism," in which women...
Lee to pitch sweeping abortion bans in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee says he wants to enact some of the strictest abortion laws in the nation, which...
Top Arizona court: Divorced woman can't use frozen embryos
PHOENIX (AP) — A woman can't use her frozen embryos to have a baby over opposition from her ex-husband under terms of the...
Oklahoma governor orders ban on state travel to California
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt on Thursday banned state-funded travel to California in response to a similar...
Ancient voice: Scientists recreate sound of Egyptian mummy
BERLIN (AP) — Researchers say they've mimicked the voice of a 3,000-year-old Egyptian mummy by recreating much of its vocal...
'Birth tourism' faces new restrictions from State Department
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is coming out with new visa restrictions aimed at restricting “birth tourism," in...
Trump administration restores women's health funds to Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Eight years after Texas lost federal dollars over barring Planned Parenthood in a women's health program,...
Critics: consumers should be wary of short-term health plans
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla (AP) — Consumers who bought short-term health insurance thinking they had found a better deal than...
Trump suggests he may be open to entitlement cuts in future
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump appeared to suggest in a television interview Wednesday that he’s willing to consider...
Federal government backs Ohio on Down syndrome abortion law
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The federal government took Ohio's side Tuesday in a lawsuit over a state law prohibiting doctors from...
Ozzy Osbourne opens up about Parkinson's diagnosis, 'numbness' after surgery from fall
Ozzy Osbourne is speaking about being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
Discredited conversion therapy banned in conservative Utah
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The discredited practice of conversion therapy for LGBTQ children is now banned in Utah, making it the...
Discredited conversion therapy banned in conservative Utah
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The discredited practice of conversion therapy for LGBTQ children is now banned in Utah, making it the...
What is coronavirus, and should Americans be worried? What to know about the outbreak in China
The disease is drawing intense attention because of its similarities to severe acute respiratory syndrome, a coronavirus that...
Unusual study details woes among veterans of foster care
NEW YORK (AP) — Americans who have spent time in foster care are far more likely than other adults to lack a college degree,...
Johnson & Johnson posts higher sales, big 4Q profit jump
Higher prescription drug sales and lower legal costs drove Johnson & Johnson's fourth-quarter profit 32% higher.The world's...
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Attacking coyote that was strangled by victim had rabies
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A coyote that was strangled by a man after attacking his child had rabies, and it may not be the only one,...
Canadian Valley Technology Center adds EKG tech curriculum, monitor tech course
Canadian Valley Technology Center has added new electrocardiogram curriculum. High school students now can receive four health...
Inhofe says wife progressing nicely after mild stroke
Kay Inhofe, the wife of U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe, suffered a mild stroke but suffered "no damage" and is "progressing nicely," the...
Planned Parenthood endorses challenger to Sen. Susan Collins
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Planned Parenthood on Tuesday endorsed a Democratic challenger to Republican Sen. Susan Collins of...
Taylor Swift reveals her mother has a brain tumor
NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift has revealed in a new interview that her mother has a brain tumor.Swift, who has spoken about her...
New Jersey law bans sale of flavored vaping products
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — The sale of flavored vaping products is banned in New Jersey under legislation Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy...
How can you make healthy food resolutions really stick?
For many of us, January is all about giving things up: Maybe we're going to stop eating meat and embrace a plant-based diet. Or...
Rocker Ozzy Osbourne announces Parkinson's diagnosis
NEW YORK (AP) — Rocker Ozzy Osbourne says that he's been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, a nervous system disorder that...
Keto diet isn’t the answer for weight loss, experts say. Here’s what is
The diet has been associated with effective weight loss, but it doesn’t necessarily get the approval from doctors.
California considers declaring common pain killer carcinogen
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A fight is coming to California over whether to list one of the world's most common over-the-counter...
Police: Dad strangles coyote to defend family under attack
EXETER, N.H. (AP) — A coyote attacked a pair of dogs, bit a woman and skirmished with a vehicle before being killed by a father...
Supreme Court won't take case prompted by Flint water crisis
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has declined to take a case stemming from the 2014 water crisis in Flint,...
Global Thermoelectric Generators Market Expected to Grow from $424.93 Million in 2018 to $1, 026.82 Million in 2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 21, 2020--The "Thermoelectric Generators - Global Market Outlook (2018-2027)" report has been...
Oklahoma health notes
Founding OU College of Dentistry dies Dr. William E. Brown, founding dean of the University of Oklahoma, College of Dentistry,...
Bodywork: The story behind the drop in cancer deaths
Adam’s Journal I saw recently that cancer death rates have dropped. What’s behind these statistics? Are they a sign that we’re...
Lankard: Be ready to grow
The Talmud says, “Every blade of grass has an angel leaning over it, whispering, ‘Grow, grow, grow.’” We are not meant to...
Major doctors' group calls for US to assure coverage for all
WASHINGTON (AP) — With health care an election-year priority, a major doctors’ organization on Monday called for sweeping...
Teachers union suing district over asbestos in schools
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The union representing public school teachers in Philadelphia is suing the district over its handling of...
Program helps moms adjust to life at home with new baby
At first, inviting a stranger into her home felt a little awkward for Ashley Hill. After her son Natalio was born, Hill joined...
Clones help famous elm tree named Herbie live on, for now
YARMOUTH, Maine (AP) — A massive elm tree nicknamed Herbie is long gone, but it is going to live on, thanks to cloned trees...
Couple together for nearly 65 years die on the same day
ARNOLD, Mo. (AP) — A couple who had been together for nearly 65 years have died on the same day at a St. Louis-area nursing...
Nonprofit notes for Jan. 19, 2020
Daily Living Centers receives grant Daily Living Centers of Oklahoma recently received a $15,000 grant from the E.L. &...
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BrandInsight: Doctor says mother’s suffering motivated his special pain treatment
The founder of an Oklahoma City pain center says his motivation for pursuing a better solution for people with chronic pain...
St. Louis donations wipe away $13 million in medical debt
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Thousands of St. Louis-area families were freed from a major financial burden thanks to a charitable effort...
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Serendipity calling: How an Oklahoma cancer patient connected with a UCO professor’s radical new life-saving laser immunotherapy
In November 2011, Rex Tullis, Ph.D., a former professor and chair of the School of Education at Southern Nazarene University,...
Rollback proposed for Michelle Obama school lunch guidelines
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Friday took another step toward dismantling Michelle Obama's school nutrition...
Rollback proposed for Michelle Obama school lunch guidelines
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Friday took another step toward dismantling Michelle Obama's school nutrition...
ESPN reporter Edward Aschoff, who died last month, had Stage 4 non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, fiancée says
Edward Aschoff tragically lost his life on Christmas Eve — his 34th birthday — following a brief and sudden illness.
Coyote bites officer helping motorist in Ohio's largest city
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Police in Ohio's largest city shot and killed a coyote after it bit an officer who had stopped to help a...
Court to look anew at health care law birth control rules
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court will consider allowing the Trump administration to enforce rules that allow more employers...
Supreme Court will consider Trump administration rules expanding religious, moral exemptions from contraceptive coverage
WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court will consider Trump administration rules expanding religious, moral exemptions from...
Appeals court won't rehear Mississippi 15-week abortion case
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A federal appeals court said Friday that it will not reconsider its ruling that Mississippi's law...
Oklahoma's GOP lawmakers want more medical pot regulations
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Some GOP lawmakers are taking steps to ban billboards that advertise medical marijuana, further limit...
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Advocates' hopes high as Kansas heads for medical pot debate
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas lawmakers expect to have their most serious debate so far on medical marijuana this year, fueling...
4 changes that could affect Social Security in 2020
If you’re one of almost 69 million Americans who receive Social Security or Supplemental Security Income benefits, you’ll...
Most coffee makers are crawling with germs and growing mold, experts say. Here’s why
Have you ever thought about how dirty your home or office coffee maker can get after all those uses?
Flu deaths rise again, first child death reported
Flu deaths rise again, first child death reported The latest weekly flu report shows a child has died from the illness in...
Oklahoma lawmakers seek to ban cannabis billboards
Some GOP state legislators want to ban billboards advertising medical marijuana, prevent future dispensaries from being located...
170 sickened at Yosemite; park confirms 2 cases of norovirus
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) — Yosemite National Park is investigating about 170 reports of gastrointestinal illnesses...
Is your eye the next frontier for small screen tech? First look at new smart contact lens
Commercial availability for the Mojo Lens is likely about two years away, with the more immediate use cases in the enterprise...
Wounded baby whale gets antibiotic shot to improve grim odds
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Scientists succeeded in giving an antibiotic shot to a badly injured newborn whale they have been tracking...
Teen who fled with mom to avoid cancer surgery has operation
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon teenager who was taken out of state by her mother to avoid surgery for a rare type of liver...
Family: Woman used floor mats to stay warm in snowbound SUV
BUTTE MEADOWS, Calif. (AP) — The family of a woman with dementia who survived for six days in her snowbound SUV in Northern...
Utah stops distribution of condoms with cheeky slogans
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — An HIV-awareness campaign featuring condom wrappers with cheeky slogans that put a sexy spin on state...
Woman who fed vultures, gators settles lawsuit for $53,000
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A Florida woman who fed vultures, alligators and other wildlife behind her gated-community home...
Sleep apnea company pays $37.5M to settle kickback lawsuits
SAN DIEGO (AP) — ResMed, a San Diego-based company that sells sleep apnea machines, will pay $37.5 million to settle...
Rep. Kirkpatrick of Arizona seeking treatment for alcoholism
PHOENIX (AP) — U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick of Arizona said Wednesday that she's taking time off from her congressional duties to...
Does the naked body belong on Facebook? It’s complicated
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — When is a photograph of nude bodies artistic or titillating? A woman's exposed nipple a political...
Orphaned teen told he can't live in senior living community
PHOENIX (AP) — An Arizona couple says their senior living community won't allow their orphaned grandson to keep staying with...
'We're expecting!': Georgia Aquarium announces baby beluga
ATLANTA (AP) — The Georgia Aquarium has announced that one of its beluga whales is a mother-to-be.A 20-year-old beluga named...
Democratic US Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick of Arizona says she's taking time off to treat alcoholism after "serious" fall
PHOENIX (AP) — Democratic US Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick of Arizona says she's taking time off to treat alcoholism after "serious" fall.
On the Money: Confronting fresh health insurance deductibles
The new year often starts harshly for people with high-deductible health insurance.Many deductibles reset Jan. 1, forcing...
Sharing a family meal can help those with dementia connect
Long before Tim Hollingsworth earned the James Beard Foundation's Rising Star Chef of the Year award and served as chef de...
OKC business uses genetics to tailor diet plan to personal needs
Odds are you’ve tried some sort of diet in your life to fit into skinnier jeans, but have you considered basing a diet of your...
Australian wildfire smoke stokes health fears in cities
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Fire alarms have been sounding in high-rise buildings across downtown Sydney and Melbourne as dense...
Arizona bill banning sex ed before 7th grade going nowhere
PHOENIX (AP) — A conservative Arizona Republican senator who was pushing a contentious proposal that would bar any sexual...
Asians cringe at 'Chinese restaurant syndrome' in dictionary
A social media campaign backed by a Japanese seasonings company is targeting the persistent idea that Chinese food is packed...
US drinking more now than just before Prohibition
NEW YORK (AP) — Americans are drinking more now than when Prohibition was enacted. What’s more, it’s been rising for two...
Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter files lawsuit against opioid distributors
Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter filed a state lawsuit against three major opioid distributors Monday, accusing them of...
Hay tainted by toxic beetles kills 14 horses in Wisconsin
MAUSTON, Wis. (AP) — Hay tainted by a toxic beetle is blamed for the deaths of 14 horses and illnesses to dozens of others on a...
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Middle age misery peaks at 47.2 Middle age is miserable, according to a new economic study which pinpoints 47.2 years old as...
Lankard: On being 'intentionally present'
…and they lived happily ever after, so reads the fairy tale. I am sorry to say that is just a fairy tale. American comedian and...
Bodywork: What do our eyes say about our health?
Adam’s Journal My father recently visited the ophthalmologist, where he received a clean bill of visual health. He has no...
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Better care alternatives for children with the flu
Winter is a busy time of year in the emergency room, so if you’re the parent of a child sick with the flu, consider your...
California rejects unique intersex surgery ban for some kids
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers have rejected what would have been a first-of-its-kind ban on medically...
Trial opens in suit over Border Patrol detention conditions
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — It's 2 a.m. on a Tuesday in September and a man is trudging around crammed bodies that wriggle as he tries...
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High anxiety: Proposed US hemp rules worry industry
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Hemp growers and entrepreneurs who were joyous a year ago after U.S. lawmakers reclassified the plant as...
Oklahoma attorney general sues distributors of opioids
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter on Monday brought a lawsuit against three distributors of opioids...
Vote on NJ bill to bar certain vaccine exemptions stalled
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey lawmakers postponed an expected vote on a bill to eliminate most religious exemptions for...
20 ways to be more environmentally friendly in 2020
You can always start small and work in more environmentally conscious options when you’re ready.
Lawsuit over teen's diagnosis, treatment heads to trial
BOSTON (AP) — A lawsuit filed by the family of a Connecticut teen who was placed into state custody after a dispute over her...
Suit over Border Patrol detention conditions goes to trial
PHOENIX (AP) — A years-old lawsuit challenging detention conditions in several of the Border Patrol’s Arizona stations will go...
Record numbers sign up for health coverage
A record number of Oklahomans signed up for health coverage through the Affordable Care Act’s federal exchange for 2020 despite...
A company repossessed and returned a vet's prosthetic legs. He still can't use them
COLLINS, MISSISSIPPI — A man walked into a nursing home for military veterans two days before Christmas, picked up Jerry...
Opioid manufacturer Endo Pharmaceuticals reaches $8.75 million settlement with Oklahoma
Drug manufacturer Endo Pharmaceuticals has agreed to pay Oklahoma $8.75 million to resolve potential litigation over the...
2 Aussie wildfires merge into inferno; man seriously burned
BURRAGATE, Australia (AP) — Two wildfires merged to form a massive inferno in southeastern Australia and a man suffered serious...
As wildfires get worse, smoke spreads, stokes health worries
PARADISE, Calif. (AP) — First came the flames, a raging firestorm propelled by 50 mph (80 kph) wind gusts that incinerated...
California budget plan aids teachers, those in US illegally
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California's governor revealed a spending plan on Friday that puts a new tax on vaping, gives $20,000...
Stomach illness outbreak at Yosemite prompts major clean-up
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) — Federal health officials are inspecting Yosemite National Park's food service areas after...
Ruling barring discharge of HIV-positive airmen upheld
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — An injunction barring the Trump administration from discharging two Air Force members who are HIV-positive...
Oklahoma reaches $8.75 million settlement with opiate maker
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The state of Oklahoma will receive $8.75 million from two pharmaceutical companies in a deal announced...
Opioid-dependent kids' guardians seek to form class in suit
CLEVELAND (AP) — Guardians caring for hundreds of thousands of children born dependent on opioids since 2000 should be grouped...
Nets going up to prevent suicides at Sunshine Skyway bridge
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Nets will be going up along a portion of Florida's Sunshine Skyway Bridge, which spans the mouth of...
Four more flu-related deaths reported in Oklahoma
The most recent flu report shows four more Oklahomans have died from flu-related illness and more than 180 others were...
Drinking tea regularly may help you live longer and healthier, new study finds
Thinking about your heart health? Consider pouring yourself a cup of tea – hold the milk and sugar.
California could be 1st state to sell own prescription drugs
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California could become the first state to make its own prescription drugs under a proposal announced...
Health care group pays $2.17M after releasing patients' info
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — A health care group based in Virginia has agreed to a settlement of almost $2.2 million after hundreds of...
Women with transplanted uterus gives birth to 'miracle' baby
A woman who gave birth to a boy she carried inside a transplanted womb said Thursday that the experimental procedure delivered...
Tests: No carbon monoxide in baby deaths at housing complex
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina's state medical examiner's office said Thursday that it found no sign of carbon monoxide...
Do you really need to walk 10,000 steps a day? Experts say there's a better goal
Walking 10,000 steps a day is a good baseline to help you stay fit, but it isn't the one-size-fits-all goal you might think.
Justin Bieber says he's battling Lyme disease
NEW YORK (AP) — Justin Bieber says that he has been battling Lyme disease.In an Instagram post on Wednesday, the pop star wrote...
Program meant to curb repeat hospital stays fails big test
Researchers thought they had a way to keep hard-to-treat patients from constantly returning to the hospital and racking up big...
Chinese state media says cases of a previously unidentified viral pneumonia are caused by a new type of coronavirus
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese state media says cases of a previously unidentified viral pneumonia are caused by a new type of...
California governor seeks $1 billion to target homelessness
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A billion-dollar investment last year has yet to curtail California's growing homeless crisis, and...
Trebek: 'Jeopardy!' retirement isn't imminent despite cancer
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — The brief farewell that Alex Trebek says will close his final “Jeopardy!” episode isn't on the...
Doctor: Scans show Alabama governor cancer-free
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Medical scans show Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is free of the lung cancer she was diagnosed with last year,...
'Obamacare' mandate: hot for lawyers, ho-hum to consumers
WASHINGTON (AP) — The repeal of an unpopular fine for people without health insurance has had little impact on “Obamacare”...
Electric scooter injuries surge along with their popularity
Electric scooter injuries have surged along with their popularity in the United States, nearly tripling over four years,...