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Rebecca Fast
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Understanding Diabetes
According to the American Diabetes Association, approximately 37.3 million Americans have diabetes and 1.4 million Americans are diagnosed every year. But if you’ve not had...

The Dynamics of Full-Body Health
The Brain Signs of Dementia “Dementia is an umbrella term,” says Jason King, M.D., a neurologist with Ascension St. John in Bartlesville. “There exists an...

Managing Menopause
A conversation about menopause can bring up a variety of shared experiences, unique challenges and differing emotions, from extreme dread to great relief. It’s a...

Back Pain 101
Back pain is one of the most common reasons to seek medical care, says Santaram Vallurupalli, M.D., an OU Health orthopedic surgeon and assistant professor...

Skin Care at Every Age
A healthy skin care routine is essential at any age. To know how to best care for your skin – the largest organ of the...

Tackling Antibiotic Resistance
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) names antibiotic resistance as one of the greatest public health challenges of our time. Approximately 2.8 million...

2022 Top Doctors
Healthcare professionals are crucial to the success of our state – evident in the last two years more than ever. To honor their work and...

Small but Mighty
It’s estimated that more than one in seven U.S. adults – approximately 37 million people – suffer from chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to the...

An Elusive Disease
Often called an ‘invisible disease,’ fibromyalgia patients may not always look ill but they can be experiencing intense pain and mental distress. “Fibromyalgia is a...

The Pain of
Kidney Stones
More than a twinge of discomfort, kidney stones are known to be painful … so painful that the experience is often compared to child birth. ...