Safe Family: Baby formula warning
Posted: 1:07 PM In today's Safe Family report, a warning to all parents after traces of melamine, a toxic chemical, is found in baby formula.
Posted: 1:07 PM In today's Safe Family report, a warning to all parents after traces of melamine, a toxic chemical, is found in baby formula.
Updated: 11:00 AM Fitness expert Jimmy Rosser from Nautilus Sport & Fitness was in studio to show you how pop squats can jump start shedding those Thanksgiving pounds, and nutritionist Tori Park shows you how to turn those Thanksgiving leftovers into a healthy salad.
Posted: 3:43 PM The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that approximately 3,000 lung cancer deaths occur in nonsmokers each year. TexomaCare Pediatrician, Dr. Lanna McClain joins us to discuss the effect that second hand smoke can have on children.
Updated: 3:45 PM Fortunately traumatic injury to the bladder is uncommon, but if you or someone you know experiences it, how will it be treated? Urologist Dr. Steve Johnson joins us today to discuss the facts associated with bladder trauma.
Posted: 3:38 PM High blood pressure is a serious condition demanding treatment and vigilance whenever it’s discovered. But when it occurs during pregnancy, it is especially dangerous. It is estimated that seven out of every 100 pregnant women develop high blood pressure—better known as toxemia—during pregnancy. Dr. Kinion Whittington joins us today to discuss toxemia and its dangers
Posted: 3:34 PM November through March is typically flu season. As we head into this vulnerable time of year, what can we do to arm ourselves against this dreaded illness? TMC Home Health Nurse Karen Brown joins us with some tips.
Updated: 6:27 PM DENISON, TX ― Thursday was the Great American Smoke Out. Texoma Medical Center, along with other hospitals nationwide, is going smoke free and encouraging people to kick the habit.
Posted: 11:48 AM ARDMORE, OK ― As childhood obesity numbers continue to rise across the country, Oklahoma Legislators are addressing the problem at home. Daniel Armbruster has more.
Updated: 11:11 AM Licensed counselor Barbara Roland joined Lisanne this morning to talk about what to be thankful for as the Thanksgiving holiday approaches.
Posted: 11:38 AM SHREVEPORT, LA ― Lower back pain could soon be a thing of the past thanks to a new procedure that promises relief. The Louisiana Spine Institute in Shreveport hopes the Dascor Arthroplasty System will help millions of people who suffer from degenerative disc disease.
Posted: 4:17 PM An estimated 40 million people with respiratory disorders rely on lifesaving asthma medication commonly referred to as rescue inhalers. But changes to the types of inhalers that will be available in the future is changing soon. Registered Respiratory Therapist Shannon Powell joins us today to discuss what to expect starting next year.
Posted: 3:56 PM A normal pregnancy lasts 40 weeks, but some babies are born earlier. This premature birth may or may not be cause for concern. Obstetrician/Gynecologist Dr. Kinion Whittington joins us today to discuss what families can expect with the premature delivery of an infant.
Posted: 3:45 PM Medical errors are one of the leading causes of death and injury in the US, but these errors don’t just affect adults. Dr. Lanna McClain joins us today with information on how parents can lead a more active role in preventing medical error in their children.
Posted: 3:41 PM Many older adults complain about memory loss and think it is the first sign of Alzheimer's disease. But this may not always be the case. TMC Chaplain Dianna Niemann-Harris, who is also the Texoma Area Family Services Manager for the local Alzheimer’s Association Chapter, joins us today with info on the differences between Alzheimer’s and normal age-related memory loss.
Updated: 10:44 AM Nutritionist Tori Parks was in studio to share some unique ways to eat healthy this holiday season and Jimmy Rosser from Nautilus unveils his "Triple Threat" of effective exercises this morning on First News AM.
Updated: 5:24 PM Johnson & Johnson and Merck Consumer Pharmaceuticals Company are recalling about 12,000 units of infants’ Mylicon gas relief dye free drops.
Updated: 2:14 PM Heart disease is the leading cause of death in those with diabetes. Joining us to discuss strategies that can limit heart disease in those with diabetes is Endocrinologist Dr. Larry Whitfield.
Updated: 2:13 PM Nothing can ruin a trip in the car like a case of motion sickness and when it happens to our kids, it seems even more unfair! Dr. Lanna McClain joins us today with tips on preventing this condition.
Updated: 2:13 PM If you suddenly begin to notice spots, floaters and flashes of light in your sight, you may be experiencing the warning signs of retinal etachment, a serious sight-threatening condition. Ophthalmologist, Dr. Larry Wood joins us to give more information on why this condition may occur and who may be at risk.
Updated: 2:13 PM At least 54 million people in the United States have a condition called pre-diabetes. Endocrinologist Bryan Kahl joins us today to talk about what this diagnosis means and why it’s so important to take steps to reverse it.
Updated: 2:14 PM You may have heard the term “cabbage” when it comes to heart surgery and weren’t sure exactly what that meant. TMC Cardiovascular surgeon, Dr. Vicky Chappell joins us today to discuss this common type of procedure.
Updated: 1:49 PM An estimated 1.3 million women are victims of physical assault in the US each year. Family medicine physician, Dr. Angela Latham joins us oday to discuss how to spot the signs of domestic violence and what we can do to encourage women to report these abuses.
Updated: 11:09 AM BOSTON, Mass. -- Five million Americans are suffering with Alzheimer's Disease and that number is expected to grow. There's been a huge push to develop a drug tat can slow down the disease, and now researchers near Boston believe they've found an answer.
Posted: 2:24 PM We all expect quality and safe healthcare, but as patients, what can we do to help ensure this quality? Joining us today is TMC President nd CEO Dr. Mackey Watkins to discuss ways that each and every one of us can get involved.
Posted: 2:20 PM It’s National Pharmacy Week and TMC’s Pharmacy Director Richard Austin joins us today with tips on preventing medication mix-ups.
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LONDON (AP) — A mysterious new respiratory virus that originated in the Middle East spreads easily between people and appears more deadly than SARS, doctors reported Wednesday after investigating the biggest outbreak in Saudi Arabia.
