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Avoiding Foodborne Illness

Foodborne illnesses can wreak havoc on the body. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea and even fever, says Jacob Tipps, M.D., a family medicine...

On Medicine’s Cutting Edge

The Brain Keeping mentally sharp as we age is as important as staying physically fit. Our brain, like any other part of the body, benefits...

Understanding Celiac Disease

Some people may label a gluten-free diet as a growing trend, but for those living with celiac disease, it’s a necessary lifestyle for overall health...

The Link Between Aging and Weight

As we grow older, our metabolisms slow down, partly due to less physical activity, loss of muscle mass and overall effects of aging, explains Kathryn...

The Downsides of Drinking

When considering the negative effects of heavy or even regular alcohol use, Blake Hilton, Psy.D., says it’s useful to categorize the effects into short and...

Top Doctors Profiles

Health boxes by Rebecca FastDoctor profiles by Tracy LeGrand and Rebecca Fast Michael Malloy, M.D.RheumatologySaint Francis Hospital, Warren ClinicTulsa During his residency at Madigan Army...

Understanding MINOCA

Most often, heart attacks are associated with blocked arteries. However, with MINOCA – a myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries – this isn’t the case....

Good for the Heart

In his eighth year of working with the American Heart Association (AHA), Dan Simoni, managing partner of PricewaterhouseCoopers Tulsa, continues to be moved by the...

Understanding ADHD

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cites attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. A study by the...

Navigating a New Diet

If you’re wanting to eat healthier and, as a result, shed a few pounds, there’s no shortage of food plans, programs and diets from which...