Arkansas leads the nation in heart disease, but there are things you can do to control your risk and stay healthy.
Holiday depression is real and you don't have to suffer. Ask your doctor for help. There are lots of options and support to help you get through this time of the year.
Cardiologist, Douglas Borg, MD, Joined KARN to talk about heart disease.
Arkansas has the highest heart attack death rate in the country. Technology used for diagnosing heart disease can be a lifesaver.
Overindulgences, such as overeating and increased stress can cause “holiday heart syndrome." People with underlying heart disease can be at increased risk for serious health consequences.
Walter Anger's back pain was not related to over exertion, but to a serious heart condition. A quick diagnosis and expert surgical care saved his heart.
Dr. Emad Aboud's patented method is changing the way future brain surgeons learn in the lab. The method of simulating life-like conditions on cadavers has drawn recognition.
Dr. Brian Owens, encourages women 40 and over to get a yearly mammogram. One in eight women in the US will develop breast cancer in her lifetime and early detection is key to survival.
Dr. Yazan Ghosheh encourages people to take off their socks when they visit their primary care doctor and ask that their feet be examined for signs of peripheral artery disease, PAD.
Twenty percent of children and teens suffer from headaches that interfere with life. Dr. Joe Elser recommends that the child be seen if they have more than one or two headaches a week consistently.
Dr. Vinicio Medina treated Stephen Hoskins' diverticulitis with laparoscopic surgery. This minimally invasive procedure offers a quick recovery and Stephen was able to get back to the fishing that he loves.
After surviving breast cancer, Kristin gave birth to healthy baby girl with help from Oncologist, Dr. Stephen Divers, and Obstetrician, Dr. Clint Henson.
One in three Arkansans have diabetes or pre-diabetes. Learn the symptoms and how to get care.
When the temperature rises, so does the risk to your heart health. Learn what precautions to take this Summer.
Surgery for back pain is a last resort, but in this case it was necessary to prevent permanent damage.
Long term stress can lead to overeating, high blood pressure and even diabetes. So it’s worth knowing what you can do to reduce stress. Start with these six simple tips.
The old Bauer (Dr. Michael Bauer) and new Bauer (Dr. Thurston Bauer) are making sure the public is staying heart healthy at CHI St. Vincent Heart Institute.
Richard Hohman is back to taking long, pain-free walks with his wife and dogs after undergoing knee surgery.
Hyperbaric oxygen chambers are chambers of hope for the patients of the CHI St. Vincent Wound Center. They provide 100% oxygen, under pressure, to promote growth of new blood vessels which helps rejuvenate injured tissue and healthy skin.
Dr. Peter Emanuel, Director of Oncology explains the importance of the Outpatient Infusion Center and what the expansion means for cancer patients and the advancements in blood cancer treatments.