Dr. Donald Frietag says he loved coming back to Tahoka to practice medicine at the Lynn County Hospital District, where he has treated more patients than the population of Tahoka.
Celiac disease is a mysterious problem with no cure, but a new study offers hope that researchers are finding more clues. They say they've identified proteins that trigger the gluten allergy typical of celiac disease.
Most women think if they had a c-section with the first baby, then they're destined to have that same kind of delivery if they get pregnant again. However new guidelines suggest that is just a myth.
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Doctors usually measure a child's body fat by calculating the body mass index, or BMI, using the child's height and weight, but Dr. Laurie Berger says that's not always accurate.
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It's important to have good sharp knives in the kitchen, but you might be surprised how often a slicing and dicing accident sends the cook to the emergency room.
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Right now vaccine manufacturers come up with a new flu shot every year because the virus constantly changes, but soon you may only need one flu vaccine for life.
Video games often get a bad rap for promoting bad behavior but a new study at Oakland's Mills College finds that video games can actually be good for kids, especially if the game they play requires a partner, which teaches social interaction.
With gas prices bouncing up and down and out of sight more and more people are trading four wheels for two. As a result, the new bike boom is causing a lot of competition on the roads, which can be dangerous for everyone.
With a combination of physical therapy and computers, paralyzed patients may one day be able to move their limbs. Researchers at the University of Washington used monkeys to test artificial connections between the brain and paralyzed muscles.
Protecting yourself from insects may be as easy as putting on a shirt or hat. Insect Shield® clothing offers invisible, odorless protection for anyone in buggy locations.
The clot-busting drug "TPA" may help many patients within three hours of a stroke, but be sure to go to the doctor because every minute counts when it comes to a stroke.
Most people are serious about getting babies immunized. But did you know there are up to eight vaccines, or booster shots, that are earmarked just for grownups?
Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death in the United States. A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) finds depending on where you live, you may be less likely to survive.
Since some researchers believe that autism may be triggered by mercury in vaccines, it was thought that chelation therapy could clear the body of any mercury and reduce the symptoms.
It's been a concern for some time that in the coming years many hospitals may find themselves with more patients and fewer nurses. The State Health Department estimates we'll lose 70,000 nurses by the year 2020.
MHMR has been awarded a major grant to help Veterans better transition from the military back to civilian life. The programs are in place, but the agency is in need of more volunteers to help this work.
You may have wondered about this as people have for centuries, but now, British researchers think they have the answer to the question, 'Which came first, the chicken or the egg?'
Alzheimer's disease is a group of disorders involving the parts of the brain that control thought, memory, and language. It is marked by progressive deterioration, which affects both the memory and reasoning capabilities of an individual. Learn about causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
Good nutrition and physical fitness are essential parts of living a long, healthy life. Find out about how you can improve your health and self-image today.
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