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Why are heart attacks increasing in younger adults, especially women?

Heart attacks are no longer limited to older adults. Doctors say a growing number of younger people, especially women, are now at risk. Medical experts point to changing lifestyles, underlying conditions and missed warning signs as key factors behind the trend. A shifting trend in heart health For years, heart attacks were considered a condition that... Read More.

New robotic heart surgery replaces valve through small neck incision

TULSA, Okla. - A new robotic-assisted procedure developed at Cleveland Clinic replaces a damaged aortic valve through a small incision in the neck, allowing surgeons to avoid major chest surgery and shorten recovery for patients. Key Takeaways Cleveland Clinic surgeons developed a new robotic-assisted procedure to replace a damaged aortic valve through... Read More.

Health Matters: Inflammation test being used to predict heart problems

Cardiologists are using a blood test that’s been around for decades, in a new way, to predict heart problems. The measure of inflammation is now considered just as important as measuring cholesterol. Health Matters with TSET, Amy Slanchik explains. Measuring Inflammation in the Body The American College of Cardiology now recommends doctors use a CRP test, which measures... Read More.
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Are there any ways to prevent heart damage from diabetes?

Doctors say diabetes can take a major toll on the heart, and new research is revealing ways to stop that damage before it leads to heart failure. Two in five people will develop diabetes in their lifetime, and those individuals are twice as likely to develop heart disease. One of the most serious complications is... Read More.

What is broken heart syndrome, and what are the symptoms?

TULSA, Okla. - A broken heart can be more than an emotional metaphor—it can also signal a serious medical condition. News On 6 anchor LeAnne Taylor explained in this week’s Medical Minute that broken heart syndrome, a rapid weakening of heart muscles, often follows emotional or physical stress and carries significant health risks. What is broken heart... Read More.

Jenks dedicates state’s first Purple Heart Garden to honor military heroes

Jenks Mayor Cory Box  JENKS, Okla. - Community members gathered in Jenks this weekend to dedicate a new Purple Heart Garden at Veterans Park, created to honor service members wounded or killed in combat. City leaders and residents joined together for the ceremony, which marked the unveiling of what officials say is the only Purple Heart... Read More.
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NOC to Become Purple Heart College

The Northern Oklahoma College Board of Regents approved a proclamation that makes NOC a Purple Heart College. Regents passed the proclamation at a recent meeting in Enid. The board heard a presentation from Elaine Johns, Executive Director of the Woodring Wall of Honor and Veterans Park in Enid.  Three-time Purple Heart recipient Jack Toney was also... Read More.

Fry Named Recipient Of Tiger Heart Award

Micah Fry, the Workforce & Community Education Assistant/Golden Tigers Coordinator at Cowley College, was recently named the recipient of the fall 2022 Tiger Heart Award. According to a news release from the college, the award is presented each semester to an employee that has gone above and beyond to help a fellow employee, therefore exhibiting... Read More.
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