by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Sep 20, 2019 | Healthy Living, Lifestyle
There is an outbreak of lung injury from e-cigarette use or vaping. As of Septemeber 17th, the CDC reports 530 cases of lung injury due to the use of e-cigarette or vaping products across the US and its territories. The CDC also reports seven deaths from complications...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Sep 12, 2019 | Healthy Living, Heart and Vascular, Lifestyle
Many of us avoid red meat to maintain our low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or “bad”) cholesterol level. LDL is can increase your risk of heart disease risk. However, a newly published study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that red and white meat have...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Sep 2, 2019 | Healthy Living, Lifestyle, Pediatrics
Many parents have mixed feelings about their children playing contact sports such as football and rightfully so. Injuries in these sports are common. There is nothing you can do to prevent 100% of football injuries from happening. However, from wearing the proper gear...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Aug 14, 2019 | Healthy Living, Lifestyle, Pediatrics
August 19-23 is Contact Lens Health Week! One concern you may have regarding contact lenses is knowing when it is safe for your child to ditch their glasses and begin wearing contacts. There is no perfect age when it comes to your child being contact ready; it is more...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Aug 6, 2019 | Community Health, Healthy Living, Lifestyle, Pediatrics
Back to school means back to the doctor for many children. It can be very stressful for many families to deal with what seems to be never ending illnesses. School is, unfortunately, a hot spot for viruses and bacteria to flourish including common childhood illnesses...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Jul 26, 2019 | Healthy Living, Lifestyle
Without Vitamin D, the body cannot absorb calcium. Therefore, the body cannot then create healthy teeth and bones. Another benefit of this essential nutrient is warding off cancer as well as diabetes. New research shows negative effects for receiving too much vitamin...
