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Oklahoma records first influenza death of season

The Oklahoma Department of Health says the state has recorded its first flu death of the season.

December 28, 2012
Creepy-crawly holidays: 9 ways to avoid germs
The most wonderful time of the year has a dark underbelly: germs, bugs and general ickiness that can travel more quickly than Santa's sleigh. We're not trying to give you the willies, just suggesting a few easy ways to prevent problems and make your holidays even happier.

December 18, 2012 1 Photo
Double amputee to take 56-foot walk that was 25 years in the making
If asked to roll up his pants to the knee and show his titanium legs, Chuck Harper will gladly oblige.
But he was a little embarrassed Thursday to be getting so much media attention — first from a television station, then a newspaper, then a radio station — on the eve of his graduation from Pittsburg State University.

December 15, 2012 2 Photos
6 simple steps that can help you age healthfully
People have a wide variety of wish lists for improving their health, but we all share one goal: Everyone wants to age well.

December 12, 2012 1 Photo
Slate: Harvard study links youth aggression to soda
A Harvard study has linked soda to aggressive or violent behavior in teens.

November 9, 2012 1 Photo
Slate: Harvard study links youth aggression to soda
A Harvard study has linked soda to aggressive or violent behavior in teens.

October 31, 2012 1 Photo
Heather Summers named administrative officer

Heather Summers, Sulphur, was recently appointed administrative officer of clinical services for the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center.

October 26, 2012 1 Photo
With juices, calories can outweigh benefits for children
One glass of orange juice — even if it's 100 percent fruit juice — is loaded with unnecessary calories.

October 19, 2012 1 Photo
Death cited in county from West Nile

A Pontotoc County man has died of West Nile virus, prompting local health officials to warn residents to guard against contracting the mosquito-borne illness.

October 19, 2012
OU coach relies on her salvation to see her through cancer treatment
Jan Ross, assistant women's basketball coach for the University of Oklahoma, shares her story of triumph over breast cancer through faith and a positive attitude.

October 17, 2012 2 Photos 1 Story
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