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Health Matters: Test for inflammation being used to predict heart problems
1+ hour, 23+ min ago (453+ words) Cardiologists are using a blood test that's been around for decades, in a new way, to predict heart problems. The measure of inflammation is now considered just as important as measuring cholesterol. In today's Health Matters with TSET, Amy Slanchik…...
Escaped mental health patient now in custody after climbing tower in Turley, authorities say
17+ hour, 32+ min ago (12+ words) Escaped mental health patient climbs tower in Turley, deputies say'News On 6...
Advances in amyloidosis treatment improve survival rates
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (439+ words) Cardiac amyloidosis was once considered a fatal diagnosis. New FDA-approved medications are now helping patients live longer. Here's what doctors say about symptoms, treatment and early detection. Cardiac amyloidosis, once widely considered a fatal diagnosis, is now being detected earlier…...
Eric Dane dies at 53 after battle with ALS
5+ day, 14+ hour ago (141+ words) Eric Dane, the actor best known for his role as Dr. Mark Sloan on the hit medical series "Grey's Anatomy," has died at the age of 53, his family announced Thursday. In April 2025, Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic…...
Signs of depression in children that parents should watch for
1+ week, 1+ day ago (12+ words) Signs of depression in children that parents should watch for'News On 6...
Saint Francis acquires Bristow hospital, seeing patients as urgent care for now
1+ week, 1+ day ago (251+ words) The Saint Francis Health System expanded to Bristow this weekend, taking over the hospital there. Right now, it is operating as a 24/7 urgent care, but has plans to open an emergency room once it gets its licensing. Saint Francis said…...
What do Oklahoma's new SNAP changes mean for shoppers?
1+ week, 1+ day ago (589+ words) Across the country, states are responding to rising rates of diet-related disease and a federal push to improve nutrition through public assistance programs. Now, Oklahoma is joining that effort. Beginning Feb. 15, 2026, changes to SNAP purchasing guidelines took effect under a…...
Prostate cancer treatment options and survival rates explained
1+ week, 3+ day ago (340+ words) About 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. Here's what doctors say about survival rates, active monitoring and emerging treatments. About 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. The…...
New Parkinson's treatments may slow disease progression
1+ week, 4+ day ago (435+ words) About 90,000 Americans are expected to be diagnosed with Parkinson's disease this year. Researchers say early deep brain stimulation and new therapies may help slow progression. About 90,000 people in the United States are expected to be diagnosed with Parkinson's disease this…...
Oklahoma Sen. Kristen Thompson targets health, literacy, workforce reform
1+ week, 4+ day ago (541+ words) State Sen. Kristen Thompson discusses health rankings, literacy rates, child care and workforce reform in Oklahoma. Here's what she says needs to change. State Sen. Kristen Thompson said improving Oklahoma's health outcomes and literacy rates is critical to strengthening the…...