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Chili's Supporting Local Teacher Battling Cancer

Danny Merrell — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:11:14 +0000

Candi Procell, mother of 6 beautiful children, and teacher at Central ISD for the past 13 years was diagnosed in late April with cervical cancer. Thankfully, it looks as though the cancer is contained to the tumor, however, medical expenses are mounting. Today until closing, Chili’s in Lufkin is donating 10% of sales to [...]

Help! – Poison Ivy Itching Remedies Needed

Danny Merrell — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:57:44 +0000

Last weekend, I armed myself with an electric pole saw, axe, hatchet, and pruning shears and set forth to take down a tree that was already leaning beyond halfway to the ground. The good news is I got the tree to the ground...the bad news, well, you see the picture (sorry if it grosses you out).

George Jones' Cause of Death Revealed

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:00:21 +0000

The legendary George Jones passed away last Friday (April 26) at the age of 81, leaving behind a towering musical legacy of more than five decades. Now, the iconic entertainer’s cause of death has been revealed. Medical Daily reports that Jones died of hypoxic respiratory failure, a condition that occurs when there is too little [...]

9th Annual Women in Red Luncheon Set for Thursday

Danny Merrell — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:09:59 +0000

Jane Jenkins Herlong will be the guest motivational speaker at the 9th annual Women in Red Luncheon which is coming up this Thursday from 11:30-1 at the Pitser Garrison Civic Center in Lufkin. The event is once again being presented by Woodland Heights Medical Center.

Are You As Ugly As You Think You Are? (Video)

Sean Ericson — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:00:10 +0000

How do you feel about your appearance? When others compliment your appearance are they “just being nice”? “Women are their own worst beauty critics. Only 4% of women around the world consider themselves beautiful. (The researchers) at Dove decided to conduct a compelling social experiment that explores how women view their own beauty in contrast [...]

Give Blood Today, Get a Free Domino's Pizza

Danny Merrell — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 16:09:56 +0000

Talk about instant good karma…During Spring Break Week, Carter Blood Care has launched ‘The Great Big Give Back’ event. It’s an opportunity for you to save lives by giving blood, then receive gifts in return. For instance, today (3/13) from 1-5 p.m. at the Domino’s Pizza location at 1521 South First in Lufkin, when you [...]

Ray Price's Cancer Is in Remission

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:35:07 +0000

Legendary country star Ray Price has been battling pancreatic cancer, but there’s good news for the veteran entertainer. The 87-year-old singer has announced that his cancer is in remission, and he will be undergoing physical therapy as the next phase of his treatment. Price — who decades-long career includes hits like ‘For the Good Times,’ [...]

The Flu Roughs Up KICKS 105′s Danny Merrell

Danny Merrell — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 05:08:10 +0000

With apologies to Taylor Swift, I am never, ever, ever going through a flu season without getting a flu shot. I just spent the last week or so trying to overcome this year’s dreaded influenza, and it hasn’t been pretty. Between the hacking, the fever, the coughing fits, the sniffles, body aches, and, oh, did [...]

Flu Facts and Prevention + Where to Get Your Flu Shot in Lufkin and Nacogdoches

Danny Merrell — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:29:59 +0000

The U.S. Flu Season of 2012-2013 has now reached epidemic status. While this may sound like words of doom, taken in context, the bottom line is that you just stay more vigilant at making sure you and your loved ones are taking the proper steps to give you the best chance at avoiding the flu.

Stay Away From The Flu by Washing Your Hands Correctly

Lisa Lindsey — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 13:59:34 +0000

This year the flu is worse than it has been in at least a decade! How do you arm yourself against the flu? Yes, a flu shot is number one, but washing your hands correctly is another. Turns out, most people aren’t washing their hands long enough to get the flu virus off their hands. [...]

Massage Robot On Wheels Could Disrupt Massage Industry, Or Not

Joe Student — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 17:49:18 +0000

Robot technology is often spectacular when's it's on full display, like the Mars rover, military drones and the Roomba. These incredible machines often complete tasks that humans can only hope to achieve. One company is putting robotic technology to its best use yet: providing automated massages through the use of a tiny car that motors across your body.

Wulf Outdoor Sports Donates Nearly $7000 to American Cancer Society

Danny Merrell — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 05:55:44 +0000

Every year, Wulf Outdoor Sports in Center hosts a Ladies Night Out event during the first week of November. It's not only a time for discounted shopping, but through donations, raffles, and auctions, funds are raised for the local chapter of the American Cancer Society.

Test Your Eyesight With the Superb Vision Test App

Lisa Bernier — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 12:30:31 +0000

Have you ever wondered whether you were colorblind or just needed glasses, but you're not sure if an appointment with the eye doctor is warranted? Well, with the Vision Test App, all you need is your phone to know if you need to start trying on frames.

The Men of Rethink Breast Cancer's Reminder App Lose Their Shirts — Hunks of the Day

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 14:30:06 +0000

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and what better way to remind women to check their breast health than with hot, shirtless hunks? It’s a stroke of marketing brilliance. Check out these images of the hard-bodied men: there’s Leon, Daniel Luke, Jesse and more, from Rethink Breast Cancer’s free “Your Man Reminder” app. The hot, shirtless [...]

Man Discovers Skin Cancer on Scalp While Shaving Head To Support Wife's Cancer

Dan Seitz — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 15:00:41 +0000

Talk about your lucky breaks.

Bud Stringer walked into a barber shop recently with a noble goal. His wife of twenty years, Dolly, was losing her hair due to the chemotherapy she had to take for breast cancer, and Bud wanted to show support by shaving his head as well.

Good thing too, as it revealed a cancerous melanoma on his scalp.

Apparently I Have Been Doing It All Wrong According to Stanford University (Video)

Sean Ericson — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 00:07:26 +0000

What is the healthy truth about bowel movements? It may be more simple than you ever imagined. Common health problems like hemorrhoids, pelvic organ prolapse and constipation can be corrected with squatting. Check it out.

Legitimate Baldness Cure Just 2 Years Away?!

Danny Merrell — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 15:36:22 +0000

I haven’t been this excited since I got to sleep in after 8am…and that was a long time ago. Could a real, medical cure for baldness be on the horizon? Now, I know that there are alternatives to hair loss out there…hair replacement – can you say $$$$, toupees – yeah, that looks natural, and [...]

Power of Pink Tickets Now on Sale [VIDEO]

Danny Merrell — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 14:38:39 +0000

20 years ago, a small group of ladies complete with sack lunches in hand, came together to remember a friend who’s life was taken by cancer. Now, flash forward two decades and look at what has become of this small seed. The 20th annual Power of Pink luncheon presented by Memorial Health System of [...]

Fast Food Apple Slices Being Recalled Across the Country Amidst Listeria Scare

Mike Adams — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 17:04:19 +0000

While an apple a day may keep the doctor away, it looks as if fast food apple slices could have you racing for the emergency room. Ready Pac Foods Inc. is recalling about 300,000 cases of apple slices and pieces, and nearly 300,000 fast food products sold at restaurants like McDonald’s and Burger King, as [...]

New Breakthrough iPhone App Can Detect Skin Cancer

Camilla Turner — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 19:51:42 +0000

Who can remember what life was like before the Smartphone? Your phone might already be your compass, your calendar, and your alarm clock. Now, it’s your doctor, too. Cutting edge technology developed at the University of Michigan enables the iPhone camera to detect early signs of skin cancer. The free app, called UMSkinCheck, guides users through [...]