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  • Attacking implant infections Play Video

    March 10, 2010

    BACKGROUND: Nearly 1 million people undergo a hip, knee or shoulder replacement every year, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and in about 1 to 2 percent of those cases, an implant gets infected.  The most common cause of these infections is a type of bacteria Staphylococcus epidermidis,... more »
  • Free informational luncheon

    March 9, 2010

    The Feist-Weiller Cancer Center at the LSU Health Sciences Center at Shreveport will host an informational lunch on Friday, March 12 from 11:45 a.m. until 1 p.m. featuring four talks about cancer. The lunch is free but those wishing to attend must have a reservation. Free parking is providing... more »
  • Sleep habits vary by ethnicity

    March 9, 2010

    A new survey suggests that how you sleep and what you do before you hit the hay varies by ethnic groups. In the survey, more than 1,000 whites, blacks, Asians, and Hispanics were asked about their sleep and bedtime routines. 75% of African Americans reported watching TV in the hour... more »
  • Red Cross holds health fair

    March 9, 2010

    The Northwest Louisiana Chapter of the American Red Cross is holding a health fair Wednesday. It's going on from 7-1:00 at Brookwood Baptist Church, that's off Interstate 49 south at Bert Kouns. They'll be offering low cost opportunities for people to keep up with their health including blood screenings and... more »
  • Pringles recalled

    March 9, 2010

    Procter & Gamble Co. has recalled two versions of Pringles chips because of concerns about potential Salmonella exposure. The Cincinnati-based consumer products maker says the Cheeseburger and "Taco Night" versions of the snack are being recalled. The company is offering replacement coupons or refunds. The company says there... more »
  • Wine and weight loss

    March 9, 2010

    Dieters are often advised to avoid alcoholic beverages because they provide extra calories with no particular nutritional benefit.   A 12 oz beer, for example, carries about 150 calories and cocktails with added fruit juice can total even more.  But light drinkers may not need to worry so much about gaining... more »
  • Rocco's 6,000 Calorie a Day Diet Play Video

    March 8, 2010

    Celebrity Chef Rocco Dispirito sometimes consumes an amazing 6,000 calorie diet! In today's Health Minute, Susan Hendricks explains what he does to burn off all those calories. more »
  • Raise a Glass to Losing Weight Play Video

    March 8, 2010

    Light to moderate alcohol consumption, especially red wine, is not only good for a woman's heart, it's also good for her waistline. The study, by Boston researchers, started out with nearly 20,000 trim middle-aged and older women. Over time, women who drank alcohol in moderation put on less weight and... more »
  • Simple change could prevent medication mix-ups Play Video

    March 8, 2010

    A popular antacid is being renamed because pharmacists were getting it confused with a cancer drug. Kapidex is for heartburn, often confused with casodex, a prostate cancer drug. Until recently the drug companies didn't pay much attention to the sound-alike confusion.  But now the FDA says that's about to change. ... more »
  • Your brain on nicotine

    March 8, 2010

    Some new research could lead to new ways to help people quit smoking. Scientists have found that when smokers take a puff, the nicotine level in the brain doesn't spike right away. Instead, they find, nicotine builds up gradually in the brain -- in a process taking several minutes. Jed... more »

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