We had a blood drive recently at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation. When I complimented a coworker for participating, he mentioned it takes the body 56 days to “replenish” that pint of donated blood. Is that true?
James
Bodywork: Is invasive strep cause for concern?
We’ve all heard of strep throat. But now there’s something called “invasive strep,” which I read is on the rise. What is it, and should we be worried?
Bodywork: No swimming required for swimmer’s ear
My son was recently diagnosed with swimmer’s ear. But I don’t think he’s been in a pool in years. What gives?
Bodywork: Do crosswords help prevent dementia?
Over the years, I’ve heard countless times that crosswording also helps ward off dementia. Is this true?
Bodywork: Making sense of a childhood illness
A friend told me her preschool-age daughter likely has fifth disease. I’ve never heard of it, but it sounds scary. Is it?
Sen. Mullin visits OMRF
Sen. Mullin met with OMRF President Andrew Weyrich, Ph.D., and scientists from two of the foundation’s research programs.
