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Oklahoma researchers solve a genetic mystery—and save a teen’s life

May 9, 2018

For more than a decade, doctors could not pinpoint Xander’s symptoms. Then DNA sequencing helped researchers save his life.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: cancer, cysts, disease, DNA, dna sequencing, doctor, family, Findings, Gaffney, genes, health, heart, medical, news, newsok, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, OMRF, ou, OUHSC, patrick, phlebotomy, physicians, research, scientist-news, surgery, xander auld, yukon

OMRF discovers new approach to treating obesity

April 4, 2018

The findings could potentially lead to new drugs to help weight loss or combat obesity and associated metabolic disorders.

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OMRF discovery could lead to new therapies for MS

March 19, 2018

OMRF researchers found that, in laboratory mice, a particular white blood cell seems to play a key role in MS.

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Give your body the vitamin D-fense it needs

January 25, 2018

The “sunshine vitamin” is essential for strengthening bones, proper cell growth and bolstering the immune system.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: aging, body, bone health, bones, cells, defense, exposure, health, immune system, important, indoors, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, OMRF, osteoporosis, problems, stephen prescott, steve prescott, summer, Sun, sunshine, supplement, supplementation, tips, vitamin, vitamin D, vitamin d deficiency, winter

Join the resistance for a healthier 2018

December 28, 2017

Want to lose weight and get in better shape in 2018? Start with resistance training.

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“Stocking” up on healthy gifts

December 18, 2017

We have a few ideas to help you with stocking-stuffers for the health or fitness junkie in your life.

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