Category: Health

Two Cases of Measles Reported in Oklahoma
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Two Cases of Measles Reported in Oklahoma

Abbi Avers- March 12, 2025

The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) has reported two cases of measles in Oklahoma. The OSDH reported that both individuals took proper precautions by ... Read More

Elbow injuries abound in Major League Baseball
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Elbow injuries abound in Major League Baseball

The Vista- May 17, 2024

Dylan Hibbard Contributing Writer Spencer Strider for the Atlanta Braves is one pitcher that sustained damage to a ligament in his right elbow this season. ... Read More

Halal chicken comes to UCO, offering another option
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Halal chicken comes to UCO, offering another option

The Vista- May 8, 2024

International students with dietary restrictions now have more than cheese pizza Nathan Gomes Contributing Writer Halal food is prepared at a bakery in Dearhorn, Michigan. ... Read More

91% alcohol always sold out: A disinfectant, deodorizer and illegal drug ingredient
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91% alcohol always sold out: A disinfectant, deodorizer and illegal drug ingredient

Samuel Kozlowski- April 14, 2024

Isopropyl alcohol has many practical functions as a cleaning agent, antiseptic, deodorizer and a chemical solvent. But shoppers might notice that 91% isopropyl alcohol (rubbing ... Read More

The FDA sets a precedent by deleting social media posts
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The FDA sets a precedent by deleting social media posts

The Vista- April 10, 2024

A recent settlement in Texas shows the organization agreed to take down posts advising people not to take ivermectin to treat COVID-19. (ASSOCIATED PRESS/TED WARREN) ... Read More

I Heart Central Week gets blood pumping with 5K run
Campus, Health

I Heart Central Week gets blood pumping with 5K run

Perla Tovar- March 17, 2024

To kick off the lineup of events for I Heart Central Week, the Student Programming Board is organizing a 5K run, next week, welcoming students, ... Read More

Opioid use is up: UCOSA says Narcan saves lives
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Opioid use is up: UCOSA says Narcan saves lives

Jake Ramsey- March 11, 2024

Cameron University becomes first campus to provide Narcan vending machines Data from the Oklahoma Department of Health shows the increase in overdose deaths (TESS PETERS/THE ... Read More