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Health Headlines: How to cope with cancer as a couple
Updated: 21 hours ago
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By
Rhonda Kitchens
A new one-of-a-kind program has been developed to help couples cope with cancer together.
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Health Headlines: Natural ways to lower blood pressure
Updated: Jul. 8, 2024 at 8:07 AM CDT
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By
Rhonda Kitchens
How can you lower your blood pressure without medication?
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Health Headlines: Revolutionary new melanoma therapy
Updated: Jul. 5, 2024 at 7:43 AM CDT
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By
Rhonda Kitchens
A revolutionary therapy is giving new hope to patients battling this deadly disease.
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Health Headlines: Debunking food myths
Updated: Jul. 4, 2024 at 7:23 AM CDT
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By
Rhonda Kitchens
Experts explain why certain beliefs when it comes to food can be very damaging to your health.
Health
Louisiana mandates insurance coverage for menopause, perimenopause treatment
Updated: Jul. 3, 2024 at 11:32 AM CDT
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By
Julie O'Donoghue
Louisiana will require Medicaid and private health insurance plans to cover menopause and perimenopause treatment.
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Health Headlines: Dangers of microplastics
Updated: Jul. 3, 2024 at 7:47 AM CDT
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By
Rhonda Kitchens
Researchers have warned tiny fragments, known as microplastics, can seriously impact your health.
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Health Headlines: New hearing aid revolutionizing the market
Updated: Jul. 2, 2024 at 7:27 AM CDT
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By
Rhonda Kitchens
A new type of hearing aid is revolutionizing the market, think of it as a contact lens for your ear.
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Health Headlines: Breakthrough treatment leaves dad cancer free
Updated: Jul. 1, 2024 at 8:15 AM CDT
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By
Rhonda Kitchens
A new treatment is turning the body against the deadly cells, giving more hope to more people battling this disease.
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Health Headlines: FDA approves Barricaid procedure for back pain
Updated: Jun. 28, 2024 at 7:20 AM CDT
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By
Rhonda Kitchens
The FDA has approved a new option to relieve back pain.
Health
Louisiana Department of Health unveils enhanced website about heat-related illnesses
Updated: Jun. 27, 2024 at 5:14 PM CDT
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By
John Kesler
The Department of Health has updated its heat dashboard to provide Louisiana residents tips, data and statistics to help them this summer.
Calcasieu Radar
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Health Headlines: Preemies defying the odds
Updated: Jun. 26, 2024 at 7:35 AM CDT
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By
Rhonda Kitchens
One woman born a preemie didn’t let that stop her from doing what most doctors said she could never do.
News
Health Headlines: Zika vs. Childhood Cancer
Updated: Jun. 25, 2024 at 7:47 AM CDT
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By
Rhonda Kitchens
A team of doctors in Florida could be at the forefront of a new lifesaving treatment.
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State officials seeking to reduce crashes related to prescription drug impairment
Updated: Jun. 24, 2024 at 6:24 PM CDT
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By
Omar Martinez
The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission is launching a statewide advertising campaign to highlight the risks of driving while under the influence of some prescription drugs.
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Health Headlines: Pros and cons of caffeine
Updated: Jun. 21, 2024 at 7:40 AM CDT
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By
Rhonda Kitchens
There are both benefits and risks when it comes to using this popular stimulant.
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Health Headlines: Making genetic testing more accessible for everyone
Updated: Jun. 20, 2024 at 7:12 AM CDT
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By
Rhonda Kitchens
The move is on to make genetic testing accessible to everyone.
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Health Headlines: Bringing professional league sports medical technology to kids
Updated: Jun. 19, 2024 at 7:28 AM CDT
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By
Rhonda Kitchens
A technology, once reserved for the pros, is helping kids take their game to the next level.
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Health Headlines: A brighter future for glaucoma patients
Updated: Jun. 17, 2024 at 7:15 AM CDT
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By
Rhonda Kitchens
While there is no cure, researchers are working to develop a new therapy that could give people with glaucoma a better outlook.
Health
Heath Headlines: Knowing the dangers of thirdhand smoke
Updated: Jun. 14, 2024 at 5:17 PM CDT
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By
Rhonda Kitchens
There’s new evidence to suggest thirdhand smoke can be just as harmful as secondhand smoke.
Health
Health Headlines: Understanding early-stage memory loss
Updated: Jun. 13, 2024 at 7:09 AM CDT
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By
Rhonda Kitchens
For an estimated 15% of people with MCI, the effects can be much worse.
Health
LSU professor uses strep throat to treat cancer
Updated: Jun. 12, 2024 at 6:33 PM CDT
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By
Elizabeth Bourgeois
LSU Biochemistry Professor Roger Laine has researched a new treatment for inoperable tumors.
News
Health Headlines: The dangers of excessive drinking
Updated: Jun. 7, 2024 at 6:47 AM CDT
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By
Rhonda Kitchens
Consuming alcohol occasionally is generally ok. But if you drink a lot, you are putting your health at risk.
Health
Health Headlines: Common medication mistakes
Updated: Jun. 6, 2024 at 6:39 AM CDT
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By
Rhonda Kitchens
Each year between seven thousand and nine thousand people die due to medication errors.
Health
Health Headlines: The pros and cons of sleep supplements
Updated: Jun. 5, 2024 at 7:20 AM CDT
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By
Rhonda Kitchens
Between melatonin and magnesium, recent research suggests that one is better than the other.
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Health Headlines: Building a smarter bionic pancreas for Type 1 diabetes
Updated: Jun. 4, 2024 at 7:07 AM CDT
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By
Rhonda Kitchens
New breakthroughs are helping people with type one diabetes manage it easier than ever before.
Health
Health Headlines: New treatment offering hope for tongue cancer patients
Updated: Jun. 3, 2024 at 7:33 AM CDT
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By
Rhonda Kitchens
A new treatment is helping patients return to normal after surviving a tongue cancer diagnosis.
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Lake Charles Memorial celebrates National Cancer Survivor Day
Updated: Jun. 2, 2024 at 10:47 PM CDT
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By
Stephanie Obediku
While every cancer and treatment is different, cancer survivors know the journey is often overwhelming.
Health
Health Headlines: Wireless pacemakers
Updated: May. 31, 2024 at 7:29 AM CDT
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By
Rhonda Kitchens
A wire-free pacemaker is changing the game.
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Doula care could soon be covered by Medicaid in La.
Updated: May. 21, 2024 at 10:00 PM CDT
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By
Halle Jefferson
In 2023, the March Of Dimes gave Louisiana a preterm birth grade of F.Now, lawmakers are hoping to try something different to change that.
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Health Headlines: Breakthrough in treating brain tsunamis
Updated: May. 20, 2024 at 7:17 AM CDT
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By
Rhonda Kitchens
Researchers have found a way to stop it and possibly save more brain tissue from dying.
Health
Crews break ground on new emergency room in DeRidder
Updated: May. 17, 2024 at 5:04 PM CDT
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By
Chloe-Jaid Hebert
The new ER will expand the hospital’s capacity and add updated technology like onsite CT scanners.
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Health Headlines: Treatment and prevention guidelines for youth concussions
Updated: May. 17, 2024 at 7:57 AM CDT
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By
Rhonda Kitchens
Concussion specialists are on a mission to develop new ways to prevent and treat concussions in youth.
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Health Headlines: Tricking the brain to feel less pain with Scrambler Therapy
Updated: May. 16, 2024 at 7:43 AM CDT
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By
Rhonda Kitchens
An alternative method to treating chronic pain is non-invasive Scrambler therapy.
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Health Headlines: Rethinking implants with reverse shoulder surgery
Updated: May. 15, 2024 at 7:37 AM CDT
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By
Rhonda Kitchens
For some patients, a traditional shoulder replacement isn’t the best option.
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Health Headlines: Fixing failed back surgeries
Updated: May. 14, 2024 at 7:55 AM CDT
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By
Rhonda Kitchens
Classic back surgery has one of the highest failure rates of any surgery.
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Health Headlines: Benefits and risks of CAR T-cell therapy
Updated: May. 13, 2024 at 9:10 AM CDT
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By
Rhonda Kitchens
The FDA is now investigating reports of T-cell cancers in people who had the treatment.
News
Health Headlines: New drug developed to treat postpartum depression
Updated: May. 10, 2024 at 8:38 AM CDT
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By
Rhonda Kitchens
There’s a drug newly approved by the FDA that’s being hailed as a lifesaver for new parents.
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Health Headlines: Coaching seniors through recovery
Updated: May. 9, 2024 at 7:38 AM CDT
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By
Rhonda Kitchens
A silver-haired avatar may help older patients learn the right way to recover at home.
Health
Health Headlines: Weighing the benefits of fish oil supplements
Updated: May. 8, 2024 at 2:17 PM CDT
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By
Rhonda Kitchens
Despite potential benefits, there have been concerns about the safety and efficacy of these supplements, particularly in high doses.
State
State lawmakers reject making any changes to state’s abortion law
Updated: May. 7, 2024 at 6:55 PM CDT
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Chris Rosato
So, she amended the bill to apply exceptions for rape and incest if the woman is 17 years old or younger and brought it back Tuesday for another try.
Health
Heath Headlines: Treatments available for male infertility
Updated: May. 7, 2024 at 11:51 AM CDT
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By
Rhonda Kitchens
Fertility issues are not just a woman’s problem.
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Health Headlines: Know the subtle signs of stroke
Updated: May. 6, 2024 at 12:01 PM CDT
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By
Rhonda Kitchens
Knowing the signs and getting help quickly can mean the difference between life and death.
Health
Health Headlines: Young onset dementia
Updated: May. 3, 2024 at 7:25 AM CDT
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By
Rhonda Kitchens
A new study identifies factors that can increase your risk of developing this devastating disease.
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Health Headlines: Kids battling with kidney stones
Updated: May. 2, 2024 at 7:36 AM CDT
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By
Rhonda Kitchens
The condition is less common in children, but that’s changing.
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Health Headlines: Slowing your body’s aging
Updated: May. 1, 2024 at 7:16 AM CDT
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By
Rhonda Kitchens
A new study says following certain lifestyle habits can not only improve your overall health but also slow your body’s aging by years.
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Health Headlines: Rethinking how to prevent high school pitching injuries
Updated: Apr. 30, 2024 at 7:26 AM CDT
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By
Rhonda Kitchens
Did you know that almost 50% of all pitchers get injured at some point?
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Health Headlines: Robot therapy dogs bringing smiles to children’s faces
Updated: Apr. 26, 2024 at 7:51 AM CDT
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By
Rhonda Kitchens
What happens when there are not enough therapy dogs?
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Health Headlines: 8 factors that play a role in life expectancy
Updated: Apr. 25, 2024 at 7:33 AM CDT
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By
Rhonda Kitchens
A new study reveals eight factors that play a role when it comes to race and mortality.
Health
Mercury advisories updated for two popular SWLA fishing spots
Updated: Apr. 24, 2024 at 6:27 PM CDT
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By
Morgan Babineaux
Eleven waterways have been added to the list of mercury advisories around Louisiana.
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Health Headlines: How to boost brain health
Updated: Apr. 24, 2024 at 8:08 AM CDT
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By
Rhonda Kitchens
Keeping your brain healthy is incredibly important to your quality of life as you age.
Health
Health Headlines: Persistent Depressive Disorder
Updated: Apr. 23, 2024 at 7:57 AM CDT
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By
Rhonda Kitchens
Persistent Depressive Disorder, or PDD, is not as severe as depression, but adults can struggle with the symptoms of it for years.
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