by Medwatch 7 | Apr 18, 2016 | Medwatch 7, Asthma
Exercise-induced asthma from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Being out of breath while you exercise happens all the time, but for some it’s more than just pushing yourself too hard.
by Medwatch 7 | Apr 15, 2016 | Medwatch 7, intensive care unit, patient care
CCMH ICU back open from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Most people don’t consider how the nursing shortage could affect them personally, but the national nursing crisis is having a ripple effect on the entire nation, and it has been felt in Lawton. Comanche County Memorial...
by Medwatch 7 | Apr 14, 2016 | Medwatch 7, emergency room, Men's health, pain
Spring cleaning from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Spring cleaning is a necessary evil this time of the year, but if you’re not careful you could end up nursing a serious injury until summer.
by Medwatch 7 | Apr 13, 2016 | Medwatch 7, Foodborne illnesses, Nutrition
Foodborne illnesses from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. About nine percent of foodborne illness outbreaks occur in the home, but it’s almost impossible for most people to know where the bacteria may live. A new study finds cloth towels and sink faucets are commonly...
by Medwatch 7 | Apr 12, 2016 | Medwatch 7, Medications
Food interactions from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Some foods, even the good-for-you ones, can interfere with how certain medications work. When your doctor prescribes you a medication, sometimes there’s a warning about what foods you should or shouldn’t eat...
by Medwatch 7 | Apr 11, 2016 | Medwatch 7, hormones, metabolism, Thyroid
Thyroid from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. The thyroid gland makes hormones that regulate metabolism. The thyroid also has other important effects throughout the body. An overactive thyroid can increase the risk of osteoporosis and fractures. A recent study examined...
