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Understanding cancer & detecting it early
According to the American Cancer Society, one in three women and one in two men will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. But, according to a new study, younger adults have received a rise in diagnosis. Research conducted by The National Cancer Institute,...
KSWO brings you the latest local, state and national health news on MedWatch. During the evening broadcast, MedWatch reporter, Skylar Teddington, informs you about new advances in medications, tests and procedures to diagnose and treat all types of illnesses.
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Pacemakers
Pacemakers from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Nearly five million Americans suffer from heart failure, a condition that can cause fatigue, shortness of breath, inability to lay flat or perform usual daily activities. Patients suffering with these symptoms can benefit from...
Calcium scoring
Calcium scoring from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Calcium scoring is a newer technology to help detect who's at risk for heart disease. It is a type of CT scan that measures the amount of calcium in the blood vessels of the heart. But, Cardiologists warn this new scan...
Aspirin saves lives
Aspirin from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Many Americans at risk for heart attacks and strokes use aspirin to help prevent them from happening. But does aspirin work for everyone? One Lawton cardiologist says people don't realize how much aspirin really helps...
Time is everything when you’re having a heart attack
Medwatch-Heart attacks from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. When you’re having a heart attack, time is muscle. The faster you get treated, the better chance you have of survival and recovery.
Smoking increases risk for heart disease
Smoking from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Smoking is a topic that we've already heard a lot about this heart month. And doctor after doctor will say the same thing, if you want to prevent heart disease you have to quit smoking. It's an addiction that kills half a million...
Peripheral arterial disease
Peripheral arterial disease from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Peripheral arterial disease, or pad is a potentially deadly, yet very common condition. PAD can be a warning sign of a stroke, heart attack or other very serious problems. But PAD is treatable and all it takes...
Sleep keeps you healthy
The importance of sleep from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Sleep is something we all need in order to keep our hearts, our minds and our bodies healthy. We are a nation on the go. Go to work, go to school, to the store... Pick up the kids... Go. Go. Go. It's become a 24-7...