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September 18, 2013
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13 killed in Washington shooting rampage

A defense contractor employee went on a shooting rampage Monday inside a building at the heavily secured Washington Navy Yard, spraying bullets in the hallways and firing from a balcony onto office workers in an atrium below, authorities and witnesses said. Thirteen people were killed, including the gunman.

 
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OSU will investigate claims made in Sports Illustrated series

Citing a strong appetite for its "Dirty Game" series on Oklahoma State football, Sports Illustrated released the fifth and final chapter a day earlier than originally announced.

 
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BNSF to invest $125 million in state projects

BNSF Railway Co. announced Monday it is spending $125 million to expand and improve its system in Oklahoma. Projects will include a new bypass connection at the Cherokee rail yard in west Tulsa and extending a siding area on the carrier's tracks near Mannford.

 
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Albums of autumn: 22 new and upcoming music releases to get excited about

As summer fades, so do the songs and sounds of summer. But that gives way to a fall music bonanza.

 
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Advice from Dr. Komoroff.
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Dense breast tissue may call for further screening tests after mammogram   9/17/2013

Dear Doctor K: After my last mammogram, the doctor told me I have dense breasts. Does this increase my risk of cancer?

Mucus in back of throat may be allergic reaction   9/16/2013

Dear Doctor K: I often feel like I have a lump of mucus in my throat. In the morning I spit some of it up, but the sensation doesn't go away. What can I do about it?

Dr. K: Avoid foods that add sodium to diets   9/13/2013

Dear Doctor K: I'm trying to cut back on salt in my diet. Where does most of the salt in my diet come from?

Intensive diet, exercise remain gold standard for patients with diabetes   9/12/2013

Dear Doctor K: I just heard on the radio that some study says that intensive diet and exercise don't decrease heart disease risk in diabetics. Is this true?

Mitral valve prolapse rarely requires treatment   9/11/2013

Dear Doctor K: I have mitral valve prolapse. What does this mean? And why don't I need treatment for it?

Cut down on sugar in diet without replacing it artificially   9/10/2013

Dear Doctor K: I want to cut down on sugar in my diet. Are artificial sweeteners the answer?

SSRIs are considered safe for long-term use to battle depression, anxiety   9/9/2013

Dear Doctor K: I have been taking an SSRI for years for chronic anxiety. Are there side effects of long-term SSRI use?

Regular eye exams can prevent vision loss in diabetics   9/6/2013

Dear Doctor K: Could you explain how diabetes affects vision?

Viewing tablet computer at correct angle can ease neck strain   9/5/2013

Dear Doctor K: I love my tablet computer, but my neck hurts when I use it. Any suggestions?

Two aids are better than one in most cases of hearing loss   9/4/2013

Dear Doctor K: I am losing my hearing, and my doctor wants me to get two hearing aids. Is this really necessary?

Recognizing risk factors can reduce your chances for stroke   9/3/2013

Dear Doctor K: I'm a woman in my 60s. A good friend recently had a serious stroke. Is there anything she could have done to prevent it?

Hay fever sufferers have plenty of options for relief   9/2/2013

Dear Doctor K: This year I'm suffering from seasonal allergies for the first time. What medications will make allergy season more bearable?

Dr. K: Spinal fractures lead to loss of height in seniors   8/30/2013

Dear Doctor K: Why do so many people lose height and develop a stooped posture as they age?

Moderate alcohol use is safe after mild heart attack   8/29/2013

Dear Doctor K: My husband recently had a mild heart attack.

MRI for prostate cancer can reveal extent of its spread   8/28/2013

Dear Doctor K: I recently had a prostate biopsy and was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Now my doctor wants to do an MRI. Why?

Guard against tick bites by following simple tips, using repellent   8/27/2013

Dear Doctor K: I live in a heavily wooded area, so I'd like to know the best way to remove a tick.

Indulging in 'comfort foods' is not the answer to chronic stress   8/26/2013

Dear Doctor K: Why do I eat when I'm stressed out? Can you suggest ways to help me overcome this impulse?

Treat the pain of Achilles tendinitis with 'RICE' regimen   8/23/2013

Dear Doctor K: I have Achilles tendinitis. What can I do to ease the pain in my foot?

Most osteoarthritis is managed with pain medication   8/22/2013

Dear Doctor K: My joints hurt. Does that mean I have osteoarthritis?

Adequate magnesium levels come from eating a healthy diet   8/21/2013

Dear Doctor K: What does magnesium contribute to good health? Should I have my magnesium level checked?
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