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12th annual Tomato Festival
The 12th annual Tomato festival in Lawton is kicking off soon. Did you know tomatoes can help stop inflammation, boost your immune system, and even stop blood clots? According to Dr. Legako, a retired CCMH Pediatrician and the founder of the Lawton Farmer’s Market,...
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Treating Depression
Depression is a common but serious medical condition that affects about one in 10 American adults. Depression can be mild or it can be so severe that it prevents a person from functioning. The good news is depression can be successfully treated.
Radon
You can't see, smell or taste radon gas, but the silent killer could be lurking in your home. Radon is actually the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. and causes more than 21,000 lung cancer deaths per year. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has...
Overweight Children
Studies involving children and their weight are not yielding encouraging results. What's worse, kids are setting themselves up for health problems later in life even earlier.In 2012, more than one-third of children in the U.S. were overweight or even obese. A recent...
Keep your baby’s crib clear
Crib bumpers may seem like the perfect finishing touch for an infant's nursery, but beware. The popular padded crib accessory poses a suffocation risk for small babies.
Skin-to-Skin Contact with Baby
Skin-to-skin contact with baby from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. The first hours of a newborn’s life are some of the most precious, but for new parents it can also bring a lot of questions. Comanche County Memorial Hospital doesn't want you to worry, and they have some...
Vitamin-Rich Food Important for Health
Vitamin-rich food important for health from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. You've heard that “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” According to registered dietitians, there is a lot of truth behind the old saying. Cleveland Clinic registered dietitian Julia Zumpano says...
Toddler Bedtime Routine
Medwatch-Toddler bedtime routine from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo.