DR. ISLAM: Awareness first step to preventing colon cancer
Colon cancer is currently the third most common cancer diagnosis in the United States. In fact, 1 in 22 men and 1 in 24...
Go Red for Women luncheon set for May
The American Heart Association’s annual Permian Basin Go Red for Women luncheon that raises funds for cardiovascular disease and stroke research, awareness and education...
Physician: Help available for sudden hearing loss
When Larry Thornhill woke up recently, he couldn’t hear. Ironically, his wife had the same thing happen to her several years ago, so she...
HEALTH BRIEFS: Week of March 5
To submit a health brief, e-mail submissions to [email protected]. Entry deadline is 5 p.m. Tuesday for consideration for the following Monday’s edition.Blood driveMedical Center...
STONE: Food choices should be as colorful as you are
What you put into life is what you’ll get out of it. This certainly pertains to the foods you choose to eat and the...
DR. ISLAM: Supplements Linked to Liver Disease
If you shop at a local drug store or health food store, you can’t miss the shelves lined with herbal and dietary supplements that...
HEALTH BRIEFS: Week of Feb. 26
To submit a health brief, e-mail submissions to [email protected]. Entry deadline is 5 p.m. Tuesday for consideration for the following Monday’s edition. ORMC...
STONE: Make positivity a priority
Negativity is all around us. It finds its way into our work, homes, schools, and even places of worship. Negativity is an emotional drain...
DR. ISLAM: A shocking survey about colon cancer
Many people understand that at age 50 they should schedule a colonoscopy. Typically, this is what doctors recommend. You’re not alone if you see...
Yoga proves beneficial to students
Lorena Raigoza started taking restorative yoga at Mission Fitness last summer. That may not seem remarkable, but Raigoza has cerebral palsy and gets around...