KTBS: HealthLine 3

Learn how poor circulation, blood clots, and vascular disease can affect your health. Dr. Britton Eaves explains symptoms to watch for and the importance of prevention through healthy lifestyle choices.

In this episode of Health Line 3, Jonathan McCall is joined by Dr. Kelli Coleman and Sable Reynolds from Willis-Knighton Eye Institute to discuss dry eye disease. Learn the common symptoms, risk factors, treatment options, and simple steps you can take to protect your vision and keep your eyes healthy.

We explore the pressures faced by those who serve others, including veterans, police officers, firefighters, and healthcare workers. The conversation focuses on suicide prevention, behavioral warning signs, and the resources available for recovery and support.

Host Nate Fluharty welcomes Dr. James Barnes of Highland Clinic Bariatric Surgery to discuss modern weight loss treatments, including bariatric surgery, GLP-1 medications, and lifestyle changes. Learn who may be a candidate, the health benefits of weight loss, and how to choose the right path toward lasting results.

This HealthLine program featured Brian Rockett, Head Athletic Trainer at Willis-Knighton Health, discussing the importance of heat safety for student athletes. The conversation covered hydration strategies, heat-related illnesses, athletic safety protocols, the use of Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) monitoring, and best practices for coaches, parents, and schools to help prevent heat injuries and ensure athlete well-being during hot weather conditions.

This Healthline 3 segment featured Dr. Mark Neustadter of Willis-Knighton Ear, Nose, Throat & Hearing Center discussing common causes of allergies, nasal obstruction, and sleep apnea. The conversation explored how breathing and sleep quality affect overall health, the importance of proper diagnosis, available treatment options ranging from allergy management to CPAP therapy and Inspire implants, and practical steps patients can take to improve their breathing, sleep, and quality of life. Callers also shared personal experiences with sleep disturbances and allergy-related symptoms, highlighting the value of seeking professional evaluation and care.

This HealthLine 3 discussion featured Dr. David Hamm and Dr. Darian Payton of Red River Cardiovascular Surgeons, who provided insights into heart disease, cardiac surgery, and advances in minimally invasive treatment options. The conversation covered common heart symptoms, differences in how cardiovascular issues present in men and women, the importance of primary care and cardiology screening, family history risk factors, patient-centered treatment decisions, and the latest surgical techniques designed to improve recovery and outcomes.

Dr. Ashley Wheat of the Willis-Knighton Eye Institute explains how drooping eyelids and excess eyelid skin can interfere with vision and quality of life. Discover the signs, treatment options, recovery process, and preventive eye care strategies.

In this episode of Health Line 3, Dr. James Barnes shares expert insights on weight loss surgery, GLP-1 medications, patient success stories, and the health benefits of sustainable weight management.

Dr. Milan Modi discussed cervical myelopathy, a condition caused by pressure on the spinal cord in the neck. The discussion covered common symptoms such as balance problems, falls, hand weakness, and coordination difficulties, as well as how the condition is diagnosed with MRI imaging and treated through therapy, lifestyle modifications, or surgery when necessary. Early diagnosis and treatment were emphasized to help prevent permanent nerve damage and improve quality of life.