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Heart Disease Articles from The Oklahoman

Oklahoma business briefs for June 18
Oklahoma business briefs for June 18 Read More
Thank God for Mississippi ... or Oklahoma?
There’s a phrase that is sometimes uttered among Oklahoma’s public health leaders: “Thank God for Mississippi.” Because if it weren’t for Mississippi — and generally, West Virginia and Louisiana — Oklahoma would come in last in a variety of health rankings. Read More
Norman whiz kid wins trip to National Geographic Bee
Norman middle school student Matthew Armor recently competed in the National Geographic Bee. He was one of 54 students nationwide and the only student from Oklahoma to compete in the national geography competition. Read More
Are electronic cigarettes safe?
While e-cigarettes help smokers avoid the dangerous tars and ash found in tobacco products, they still pose a health threat due to chemicals found in nicotine. Read More
Peggy Gandy: Social Scene: June 2
Food Tasting, Appreciation Luncheon, Awards Luncheon, Read More
New health center offers help to one of Oklahoma City's poorest neighborhoods
The Oklahoma City-County Health Department celebrated the grand opening of its Northeast Regional Health and Wellness Campus. The campus will serve residents across Oklahoma County but is located in the 73111 ZIP code, an area with a high poverty rate and poor health outcomes. Read More
Bethany boy, 8, returns home after seven-year stay at care facility
Fletcher Burns, of Bethany, is finally at home after a seven-year stay at The Children's Center in Bethany. The 8-year-old Bethany boy had been under the hospital's care since shortly after having heart surgery when he was 10 months old. Read More
'M.A.S.H.' regular Allan Arbus dies at 95
LOS ANGELES — Allan Arbus, who played the wise — and wisecracking — psychiatrist Dr. Sidney Freedman on TV's “M.A.S.H.,” has died at age 95. Arbus' daughter Arin told the Los Angeles Times Tuesday (http://lat.ms/Y2FDo3 ) that her father died of congestive heart failure at his LA home Friday. Arbus... Read More
Q&A: Heart disease kills more women than cancer
Dr. Shyla High, a cardiologist in Dallas, answered questions about why such a large percentage of women suffer from heart disease. High, who is affiliated with Baylor Heart and Vascular Hospital, recently authored “Why Most Women Die — How Women Can Fight Their No. 1 Killer: Heart Disease.” Read More
Healthy eating, exercise reduce heart disease risks for Oklahomans, expert says
Heart disease isn't just a “man's disease.” The leading cause of death for women in the United States, heart disease can be improved with a healthy diet. Read More
Can't make it to the doctor? Go to Walmart
It's not always easy to schedule an appointment to see your doctor. Sometimes there's a wait, and in Oklahoma, the state has a serious lack of primary care doctors. The questions is -- Would you use a machine to help keep your health in check? Kaiser Health News reports that in March, SoloHealth will install 2,500... Read More
Fitness tips for Feb. 19
Fitness tips for Feb. 19. Read More
Fitness briefs for Feb. 12
Fitness briefs for Feb. 12. Read More
20-40-60 Etiquette: Time for the Heart Ball!
The 20-40-60 Etiquette panel helps a reader figure out what to wear to the American Heart Association Heart Ball in Oklahoma City, with the ball's chairman, Terri Bailey, weighing in as guest. Read More
At a glance: Oklahomans' health ranks low in national averages
Many fried foods are part of the Oklahoma state meal. Read More
Edmond 8-year-old's mission dear to her heart
Ella Turner, 8, has been jumping rope for children with bad hearts for three years. She works to raise money in honor of her 2-year-old sister, Colby, who died from a rare disease that affected her heart. Read More
Oklahoma State fashion students' designs to be featured for heart disease awareness
The dress designs of Oklahoma State University fashion students will be on exhibit to help raise heart disease awareness. The dresses will be on display at an Oklahoma Heart Hospital South event and later at the Paseo Arts Space. Read More
Oklahoma woman's life is saved after left ventricular assist device surgery
Pam Golden, of Longtown, was not expected to live more than a year until she received a left ventricular assist device. The procedure has changed her life, but like any surgery it comes with risks. Read More
Recording artist set to promote health message
Gospel recording artist Kirk Franklin will give a health presentation Sunday at St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Oklahoma City. Read More
Nation, world business highlights, Jan. 12
Nation, world business highlights, Jan. 12 Read More



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