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Open Streets returns to Lawton April 20th
Lawton’s Open Streets event is back, and it’s happening April 20th! This bi-annual event started in June of 2017 and had to take a break due to the covid pandemic, but this month it’s encouraging you to get out, get active, and engage with the community in an effort...
KSWO brings you the latest local, state and national health news on MedWatch. During the evening broadcast, MedWatch reporter, Haley Wilson, informs you about new advances in medications, tests and procedures to diagnose and treat all types of illnesses.
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MedWatch- Prostate cancer is the 2nd most common form of cancer among men
MedWatch- Prostate cancer is the 2nd most common form of cancer among men from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- The American Cancer Society says prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men. Because there are only a few symptoms --- men often...
MedWatch- Snoring
MedWatch- Snoring from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Snoring is a problem that so many people deal with on a nightly basis. But what if your snoring is actually something more than that, like sleep apnea. Doctors say it can be a serious problem that you might want to get...
MedWatch- CCMH is a tobacco-free campus
MedWatch- CCMH is a tobacco-free campus from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death according to the CDC. It leads to disease and disability, and harms nearly every organ of the body which is why Comanche County...
MedWatch- Spirit of Survival training program kicks off
MedWatch- Spirit of Survival training program kicks off from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- Training has started for Southwest Oklahoma's biggest race, the 12th annual Spirit of Survival. Tonight on MedWatch, we have more on the free 12-week training...
MedWatch- Teens get hands-on medical experience during the Volunteen program
MedWatch- Teens get hands-on medical experience during the Volunteen program from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- Summer is a time when many teens hang out with their friends and spend time at the pool. But some local teenagers are using their free time...
MedWatch- Alzheimer’s Disease
MedWatch- Alzheimer’s Disease from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- Alzheimer's is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. According to the Alzheimer's Association, there are more than 60,000 Oklahoman's...
MedWatch- Childhood Obesity
MedWatch- Childhood Obesity from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- In the past 30 years, childhood obesity has doubled in the United States. Because of this trend, more children than ever before are at an increased risk of developing heart disease risk...