by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Oct 1, 2019 | Healthy Living, Lifestyle, Women's Health
A recent study held in Puerto Rico took a look at onion and garlic consumption and the effect these vegetables have on breast cancer. The results may be very positive for some women. About the study Onions and garlic are part of the same plant family as...
by Comanche County Memorial Hospital | Sep 27, 2019 | Cancer Care, Healthy Living, Lifestyle
Linking sugary drinks to health problems is not new. The list of conditions sugary drinks may contribute to includes type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and obesity. Previous studies have observed that the added sugar in soft drinks may fuel tumor growth...
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 21, 2019 | Lifestyle, Pediatrics
Without warning, summer flies by, and suddenly it is time to go back to school! It is easy to become overwhelmed with all of the many things on our back to school lists like shopping for school supplies and new clothes. However, it is important to add a few tasks on...
