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	Taking Action Against Breast Cancer - Anchor Abby Powell Gets a Mammogram Last Updated: 10:12 AM 11/15/11 - Today we get up close and personal in our steps against breast cancer. Anchor Abby Powell takes us into a mammography room to give us a look at exactly what happens during a mammogram. By taking October's Awareness Month into Action in November, we are gaining more knowledge so that the women of Texoma will be empowered to fight and beat breast cancer together. (Full Story)
	Gas pumps top breeding ground for germs 3 Comments Last Updated: 10:57 PM 11/09/11 - GRAYSON COUNTY, TX-A study conducted by Kimberly-Clark will make you think twice about the things you touch everyday. (Full Story)
	Study on Insulin for Alzheimer's 1 Comment Last Updated: 10:55 PM 09/27/11 - ARDMORE, OK-- Statistics show people with diabetes have a 65% greater risk of developing Alzheimer's. Now, the same insulin used for diabetics could be used to help treat Alzheimer's patients. (Full Story)
	Mercy Hospital presents plans to improve Oklahoma's health 2 Comments Last Updated: 10:22 PM 08/29/11 - ARDMORE,OK--A recent report by Trust for America's Health ranked Oklahoma as the seventh most obese state in the country. Health experts and city officials across Oklahoma say they're trying to do something about it. (Full Story)
	Back-to-school time for head lice 10 Comments Last Updated: 10:09 AM 08/18/11 - SHERMAN, TX - With some schools already in session and other students preparing to return to class, health officials want to remind parents of a health problem that seems to rear its ugly head this time of year. Jalah Gray reports. (Full Story)
	Parents rush to get kids immunized for back-to-school 2 Comments Last Updated: 11:02 PM 08/17/11 - SHERMAN, TX-The first day of school is only days away and doctors' offices flooded with parents and students, trying to get their required shots at the last minute. (Full Story)
	Keeping students' lunches safe 2 Comments Last Updated: 9:20 AM 08/17/11 - ARDMORE, OK - Some schools have already started and for others, back to school is just around the corner. Kristi Combes, Fitness and Nutrition Coordinator at the Carter County Health Department, said keeping the bacteria out of packed lunches is important. (Full Story)
	Good Shepherd Community Clinic 0 Comments Last Updated: 10:52 PM 07/21/11 - The Good Shepherd Community clinic provides free health, dental, and optical care for those who don't have insurance. The clinic has seen a lot of growth since they first got started in 1995, but Vanesa Ramsey, executive director of the clinic, says in the last three years the number of patients coming in for care has sky-rocketed. (Full Story)
	Texas and Oklahoma rank high in obesity rates 14 Comments Last Updated: 12:23 AM 07/08/11 - TEXOMA-The obesity epidemic is growing, according to a new report by Trust for America's Health, and not one state has reported a decrease in obesity rates. Victoria Maranan tells us how Texas and Oklahoma stack up. (Full Story)
	Fighting dehydration while exercising 2 Comments Last Updated: 10:47 PM 06/02/11 - GRAYSON COUNTY, TX-Temperatures are showing no sign of cooling down in the next few days. Victoria Maranan tells us how you can stay hydrated under the sun. (Full Story)
	Colon cancer cases on the rise in Texoma 3 Comments Last Updated: 6:33 PM 03/04/11 - A simple test could save your life... that's the message local doctors are sending to Texomans to raise awareness during colon cancer awareness month. (Full Story)
	New heart disease prevention guidelines for women Last Updated: 7:56 AM 02/16/11 - SHERMAN, TX -- We've told you throughout the month, heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States. Now the American Heart Association has updated its guidelines for prevention. (Full Story)
	Go Red Breakfast Last Updated: 7:10 AM 01/26/11 - The Texoma Health Foundation working continue the conversation about heart disease. (Full Story)
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Video: Obama pledges $130M for Alzheimer's research
President Obama pledged $130 million for Alzheimer's disease research over the next two years, and an additional $26 million to support caregivers. But, will that funding be enough to make a difference? Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
Chinese mom gives birth to 15-pound baby
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CDC: Doctors Increasingly Prescribe Exercise
A new report from the CDC shows that more patients are getting prescriptions for exercise from their doctors.
Osteoporosis Medication Linked to Unusual Thigh Fractures
Some drugs used to strengthen bones may increase the risk of an unusual type of fracture if patients take them on a long-term basis for multiple years, a new study shows.
Some Men May Inherit a Higher Risk of Heart Disease From Dad
Move over, estrogen. There's a new theory that helps explain why men are more likely than women to get heart disease.
Tai Chi Improves Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease
Tai chi, a kind of exercise that guides the body through gentle, flowing poses, may help some of the worst physical problems of Parkinson’s disease, a new study shows.
Doctors’ Honesty Put to the Test
Is your doctor always telling you the truth? Maybe not, according to a survey on doctor honesty. More than 1,800 doctors nationwide answered anonymously.

Study: Electric boost helps brain to learn better (AP)
AP - People learned better when a key part of their brains got mild zaps of electricity, a finding that may someday help Alzheimer's patients keep more of their memories.
Study: Tai chi helps ease symptoms of Parkinson's (AP)
AP - The ancient Chinese exercise of tai chi improved balance and lowered the risk of falls in a study of people with Parkinson's disease.
Study finds MDs not always honest with patients (AP)
AP - Trust your doctor? A survey finds that some doctors aren't always completely honest with their patients.
Fasting Plus Chemo May Help in Cancer Fight: Study (HealthDay)
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Feb. 8 (HealthDay News) -- Fasting, especially when combined with chemotherapy, appears to slow the growth of cancerous tumors in mice, new research suggests.
FDA panel votes against wider use of Amgen drug (Reuters)
Reuters - An advisory panel on Wednesday recommended that U.S. health regulators reject the use of Amgen Inc's drug Xgeva to delay the spread of prostate cancer to the bone, dimming the chance of a wider use for one of the company's key growth drivers.