As the holiday rush kicks into high gear, so is flu season. Right now, doctors are seeing more patients test positive for the illness that landed a half million people in the hospital last year.
This beautiful, historic, turn-of-the-century home built in 1898, owned by Travis and Rebecca Conley, is located on the corner of West Walcott Avenue and North Austin Street (Highway 16 N). It sits in an old pecan orchard on a tree-filled lot. This home was recently restored and boasts origi…
By Bradley Wilkerson
Brownwood Regional Medical Center Community Education Program by Ernesto Rivera, MD Interventional Cardiologist to present Peripheral Vascular Disease and Diabetic Foot Ulcers.
The 2019 Christmas Festivities will be held Saturday, December 14 in Comanche, so check back for an updated list of activities!
The Great American Smokeout®
The 2019-2020 Medicare Open Enrollment Period is October 15th, 2019 – December 7th, 2019 for a January 1st, 2020 effective date.
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Oklahoma, Kentucky, and Indiana rank tops among states with highest rate of vapers.
In honor of the 30th annual National Recovery Month -- and as part of our ongoing efforts to help combat the opioid crisis --Google will launch new tools and features for the over 23 million Americans in recovery, millions more who are on a pathway to recovery, and their friends and family. …
It’s times to make that daily jaunt in order to get in shape for a 5K set for Veterans’ Day Weekend.
Next to air, water is the most important element for the preservation of life. Water is a finite commodity which, if not managed properly, will result in shortages in the near future. Water conservation can go a long way to help alleviate these impending shortages.
Comanche County Medical Center and the Doctors Medical Center are hosting a Back-to-School Party on August 7, August 8 and August 14 for immunizations and checkups.
Comanche blessed Philadelphia, PA with support from one of its best residents during the University of Pennsylvania Orphan Disease Center’s Million Dollar Bike Ride in June 2019. Nancy Isham attended the 6th annual bike ride designed for the sole purpose to raise funds for rare disease resea…
Ensure every member of your family learns to swim so they at least achieve skills of water competency: able to enter the water, get a breath, stay afloat, change position, swim a distance then get out of the water safely.
One of the best things about springtime is the abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables..Since many of us have a hard time getting the
When it comes to losing weight or reducing body fat, it’s generally accepted that one has to eat fewer calories than he or she burns each day. Many diets achieve this simple math equation for fat loss by applying strict rules on what types of foods to avoid. However, these diets often fail b…
When the alarm rings each morning, do you arise quickly, eager to take on whatever the day brings?
Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin well known for its role in supporting a healthy immune system. Because your body cannot make vitamin C, it must come from the foods you eat every day.
While the American Cancer Society recommends that adults at average risk for colorectal cancer begin getting screened at age 45, it is important to know that there are multiple options for getting screened, and each patient and their doctor should determine the screening method and interval …
It is starting to feel like spring, with the nicer weather everyone will want to be enjoying outside activities. Many folks will be increasing their exercise programs for health reasons, all you really need is 30 minutes of exercise a day to realize the benefits of a healthier life. If you w…
By Melissa Rios, LADC-MH
Peanuts: The nuts that aren’t really nuts
National MS Society’s Bike MS is the Largest Fundraising Bike Series in the World
One of the biggest buzzwords in current media refers to the smallest subject: the human gut microbiome.
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) was proud to welcome six-year-old Abigail Arias, of Angleton, Texas, to its ranks as she was named Honorary Texas Ranger this week in Austin. Texas Speaker of the House Dennis Bonnen led the ceremony at the State Capitol, where Abigail was…
Comanche County Medical Center’s Wellness and Diabetes Prevention Program – Commit to be Fit! – is in progress. We meet each Tuesday at Comanche County Medical Center’s cafeteria meeting room. One group meets at 2:00 and the other meets at 5:30. The programs last one hour and we all have a g…
By The Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Dr. John Bawduniak, MD, is a General Surgery specialist. He received his medical degree from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 2002, having over 17 years of diverse experience.
New York, NY (February 11, 2019) – As the winter months stretch on, those looking to treat Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) may be tempted to use indoor ultraviolet (UV) tanning devices. Not only is indoor tanning a dangerous habit, it does not successfully treat SAD. Light therapy, an effe…
USTIN, Texas — Children’s hospitals across Texas—facing critical funding shortages over Medicaid losses—want the Texas Legislature to add $100 million to the two-year state budget to fill in the gaps. The Children’s Hospital Association of Texas (CHAT) has asked state officials to include $5…
February 7, 2019 — The National Council for Home Safety and Security (NCHSS) has published their latest report, breaking down the states that rank the highest in the U.S. for many of today’s prevalent sexually transmitted diseases. This report was put together as an informative safety remind…
It’s estimated that 50-70 million U.S. adults have some type of sleeping disorder. And what you eat or don’t eat may impact how you sleep.
Tony Daniel Memorial 5K Fun Run
Border security is getting much needed attention right now to ensure law enforcement has the tools they need to stop human and drug traffickers. But these problems don’t stop at the border and often victims of trafficking aren’t limited to those smuggled into this county. This month, we reco…
AUSTIN – With the excitement of Super Bowl weekend just days away, the Texas Department of Transportation is urging football fans to “Plan While You Can” for a sober ride before enjoying game-day watch parties and other activities that may involve alcohol.
AUSTIN – One hundred agricultural producers in Texas have joined the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) Farm Fresh Network. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller created the Farm Fresh Network in 2015 to help connect Texans to local agriculture through nutrition programs administered …
It’s been well-proven that “social dieting” makes weight loss more fun and successful—especially with programs that include elements like the spirit competition, teamwork, encouragement and, of course, gentle peer pressure (you don't want to mess things up for your other half, after all). Su…
COLLEGE STATION – Consumer trends continue to drive an industry change from traditional aquaculture species like catfish to higher value species including redfish and hybrid striped bass, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.
OLLEGE STATION – With a goal of Texas serving as a world model on lowering diet-related healthcare costs due to chronic diseases, the Institute for Precision Nutrition, Responsive Agriculture and Health – led by Texas A&M AgriLife Research – received approval Thursday by the Texas A&…
The effects of climate change are seen in many different realms of our lives. While some are more prevalent than others, many of these are being recorded and analyzed for future projections. Although the sea levels may be rising, it is not as pressing of an issue we are forced to address on …
Complication rates and costs of invasive lung cancer diagnostic tests may be higher than anticipated
HOUSTON ― Complication rates following invasive diagnostic procedures for lung abnormalities were twice as high in the community setting compared to those reported in lung cancer screening trials, and associated downstream costs ranged from $6,320 to $56,845 on average, according to a new st…
If foundations fall short on equality for people with disabilities, Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi puts them on the spot.
Smoking doesn’t just ruin your health. It can also burn a nasty hole through your wallet. Tobacco use accounts for nearly half a million deaths in the U.S. each year and is the leading cause of lung cancer, according to the American Lung Association. Even those around tobacco smokers aren’t …
Forbes and NPR are reporting on a new study that shows teenage girls who spend time on social media are more at risk for depression than teenage boys raising new concerns on the media/mental health connection.
So far, the task of loosening marijuana laws has been left to individual states to implement. But that changed when the Democrats won control of the House of Representatives last month.
Sometimes, what begins with good intentions has unintended, negative consequences.
Dear EarthTalk: I read the federal government’s recently released climate change report, and was surprised to learn that global warming is even being blamed for an increase in foodborne illness. What’s the connection? -- Jeremy Brotherton, Camden, ME
HOUSTON ― The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center applauds new actions announced today by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to limit the sale of most flavored electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) to age-restricted locations and require age-verification for online sales to…
In many parts of Texas, severe winter weather can threaten your safety and the safety of your property. Blizzards, heavy snow, freezing rain, ice, and freezing temperatures occasionally cause major problems in parts of Texas. During the winter of 2001, severe winter ice storms crippled the n…
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