I get a burning feeling in the middle of my chest. Yes ___  No ___ I often have this burning feeling after a meal or at night.Yes ___  No ___ This burning feeling gets worse when I lay down or bend over.Yes ___  No ___ Over-the-counter medicines such as acid reducers or antacids help the…

When patients hear the terms TED (thromboembolic deterrant) hose and compression socks, they may think the two are interchangeable. They are two different types of compression garments for two different types of patients. In general, patients are prescribed one of the two for the treatment of various conditions, of which the most common are edema…

Aches and pains may be a part of getting older, but for nearly half of Americans over the age of 18, musculoskeletal (bone and joint) conditions are not only a nuisance, they can be debilitating and life-interrupting. In fact, conditions of the bones and joints like back pain, arthritis, osteoporosis, and traumatic injuries are the leading…

In the spirit of October, Hillcest South dietitian Stephanie Harris, MS, RD/LD shared a skinny version of the Starbuck’s Pumpkin Spiced Latte with the News on 6, as a healthier alternative. Click here to watch this segment. Skinny Pumpkin Spiced Latte Save money, calories, fat, and sugar and make this ‘skinny’ version  of Pumpkin Spiced Latte…

The fight against breast cancer is apparent every October – as patients, survivors, family and friends, health care providers, and communities rally in pink to spread awareness of the disease, which has cut far too many lives short. While breast cancer death rates decline, the second leading cause of cancer deaths for women will still…

If there is one thing that is for certain, it is that Americans do not get enough sleep. From long work days, to stress, getting caught up in the cycle of fighting fatigue with caffeine, and sleep disorders, many of us can’t remember the last time we had a really good night’s rest, or even…

I would like to thank everyone at the Peggy V. Helmerich Women’s Health Center for making each one of my birthing experiences nothing short of excellent.  I have had three C-sections at the women’s center – one in 2008, 2011 and 2013.  Each time that I went in, every person that I came in contact…

  Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) may be off your radar unless you have suffered from pain, numbness, heaviness and aching in your legs and muscles. You may be completely unaware, also, how prevalent PAD is and the five year mortality rate – 64 percent for one in 20 Americans over the age of 50. PAD…