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  • Obama, Democrats push hard ahead of health vote

    March 19, 2010

    For those keeping score, seven House Democrats have changed their minds and say they'll vote for health care overhaul. John Boccieri of Ohio, Scott Murphy of New York and Allen Boyd and Suzanne Kosmas of Florida are the latest Democrats to announce support for the bill after voting against an... more »
  • Light the Night at the CenturyTel Center Play Video

    March 19, 2010

    The Mudbugs and their fans came out tonight to "Light the Night" at the CenturyTel Center. During the pregame ceremony, the Mudbugs along with the American Cancer Society honored and remembered those with cancer. Organizers say it's a very meaningful ceremony that shows just how many lives have been... more »
  • FDA warning about Zocor Play Video

    March 19, 2010

    The Food and Drug Administration said today the highest available dose of Zocor, a component in cholesterol drugs, can cause muscle damage as well as severe and potentially lethal kidney damage.  The agency said statin drugs like Zocor are known to cause muscle damage in some patients, but the risk... more »
  • Democratic leaders say Obama is right to stay in town Play Video

    March 18, 2010

       WASHINGTON (AP) -- His spokesman says President Barack Obama believes he needs to be in Washington now, watching over the health care measure that still needs some House votes.    So, his trip to Asia -- which had already been pushed back by a few days -- is now... more »
  • Energy drink ban proposed Play Video

    March 18, 2010

    A Louisiana state senator wants to ban the sale of energy drinks to anyone under the age of 16.  Republican Senator Robert Adley of Benton says he's worried about the jolt of caffeine on young people.  It would make the sale of the energy drinks to anyone 15 years old... more »
  • Stem Cells for spinal cord injuries

    March 18, 2010

    FIRST IN THE FIELD: Nothing motivates Dr. Hans Keirstead more than the pleas from the paralyzed community. "The patient community screams, 'Please develop treatments. We want them now. Choose me, not the rat," he told  Ivanhoe. In his lab at the University of California, Irvine, Dr. Keirstead is making strides... more »
  • Light the Night this Friday Play Video

    March 17, 2010

    Mark your calendar, this Friday is 'Light the Night' at the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs game. During the pregame cermony, the Mudbugs, along with the American Cancer Society, will honor and remember those with cancer. Organizers say it's a very impactful ceremony that shows just how many lives have been touched by... more »
  • Taste of Nutrition Fair held Play Video

    March 17, 2010

    March is National Nutrition Month. Wednesday Overton Brooks VA Medical Center held a Taste of Nutrition Fair and canned food drive. Staff, veterans and their families had an opportunity to try healthy samples of food. All the canned food items donated went straight to the Northwest Louisiana Food Bank. ... more »
  • Democrats make progress in healthcare reform fight Play Video

    March 17, 2010

    Working against a self-imposed deadline, democrats made some much-needed progress today in roundng up support for their healthcare reform bill. A prominent democratic holdout has finally pledged his vote. That brings the bill one step closer to the president's desk. more »
  • March Madness bonus for men Play Video

    March 17, 2010

     A Wisconsin health care clinic is giving men an excuse to stay home during march madness.  Have a vasectomy, and recover by sitting back with your feet  up.  Baycare Clinic in sturgeon bay is using the NCAA  basketball championships to promote the operation.  The campaign is aimed mainly at significant... more »

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