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• Thin versus curvy: What the survey says Play Video

  March 11, 2010 11:10 AM

  Women may think thin is what's in, but curves may be where it's at! A recent study scanned men's brains to see if they are hard-wired to respond to women with curves. The findings are interesting, to say the least. Today on Healthline 3, cosmetic surgeon Dr. McIntyre... more »

• YWCA celebrates women Play Video

  March 10, 2010 7:23 AM

      The YWCA is celebrating women this week.  They're holding a number of events, and you can get involved! From 11:45 to 1:00 today, they're holding a U-Club Ladies Luncheon.  Tomorrow they're holding a panel discussion titled "Defying All Odds".  For more information, call the YWCA at 222-2116.     Executive... more »

• Queen of Hearts Play Video

  February 25, 2010 9:01 PM

  It's Heart Health Month, a time for educating people about the #1 killer of Americans - heart disease.  One grassroots organization hopes to make a difference in the lives of women and children specifically.  Here's Susan Hendricks with today's Health Minute. more »

• Study: High-fat diets raise stroke risk in women

  February 24, 2010 5:54 PM

  A new study finds a link between the amount of fat that women over 50 consume and their chances of suffering the most common type of stroke. Researchers say that women who eat higher amounts of fat have a 44 percent greater risk of stroke than women who eat less... more »

• DNA tests not always good predictors of heart disease

  February 16, 2010 1:20 PM

  Companies such as 23andMe and Navigenetics offer consumers genetic testing for a range of illnesses, including information about heart disease.   Proponents say the results will let people know their risk factors early, when it is still possible to reduce the odds of disease through weight loss and exercise.   But a... more »

• Oral cancer in women Play Video

  November 30, 2009 9:04 PM

  Over the years, oral cancer has primarily been a man's disease. Yet, dentists note as women continue to smoke and drink often, many are being diagnosed with the illness.  But doctors say there's another factor causing oral cancer in women.  Here's Melissa Long with today's Health Minute. more »

• Women to the rescue Play Video

  November 5, 2009 6:53 AM

  FEDERAL PROGRAMS: The U.S. welfare system was initiated in the 1930s during the Great Depression.  For 61 years, the federal government controlled the system, but in the 1990s, welfare became a widely discussed topic.  In 1996, a bill law was passed that gave individual states control over welfare.  The Federal... more »

• Sheriff's Office announces grant

  October 27, 2009 11:22 AM

  The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office this morning announced plans for a $295,000 grant from the Department of Justice and the Office on Violence Against Women. Tune in tonight to KTBS 3 News for details on how the grant will be used. more »

• Know your numbers

  September 28, 2009 8:26 PM

  September is National Cholesterol Awareness month and doctors say all of us should know our numbers.  Why?  Because high cholesterol, especially in women, can lead to serious heart problems.  Here's Melissa Long with today's Health Minute. more »

• Coping with cellulite

  August 17, 2009 8:57 PM

  It's summertime and many of you are lounging around the pool. But some of you may not want to show a lot of skin because of cellulite. Cellulite forms when skin loses its elasticity and large fat cells form and create bulges and dimples. As many as 90% of women... more »

• People Helping People

  June 29, 2009 2:11 PM

  Wondering what the deal is with the pink boxes in front of businesses around town? People Helping People is the vision of a few women who are trying to serve and support women and girls in the community.  The program addresses issues in an effort to inspire and encourage. ... more »

• Benefit to stomach stapling Play Video

  June 24, 2009 9:57 PM

  New research suggests an added benefit for women who have their stomachs stapled.  Swedish researchers say not only do the women lose weight, they also may reduce their cancer risk by up to 40%.  A previous study has shown that stomach stapling surgery can prolong the lives of men and... more »

• Stress danger for pregnant women Play Video

  June 19, 2009 9:04 PM

  Pregnant women with stressful jobs have a higher risk of delivering a baby with low birth weight. Dutch researchers asked more than 8,000 working pregnant women about their employment conditions. They found working more than 32 hours in a high stress job during the first tri-mester affects baby's birth weight.... more »

• Shooting for Safety

  November 15, 2008 5:33 PM

  Law enforcement officers say accidental shootings can be prevented, and that's just one reason why the Caddo Sheriff's Department is offering firearm safety courses. Today, it was the women's turn to train, and the cold temperatures couldn't keep them from their guns. They are here to make themselves stronger. Firearm... more »

• Microsurgery for migraines

  September 7, 2008 10:46 AM

  BACKGROUND: Roughly 28 million people in the United States are victims of migraines and two- thirds of those who suffer from migraines are women. Migraines can be caused by a variety of factors. Hormonal changes, such as fluctuations in estrogen, appear to cause head pain. For some people, certain... more »

• HIV testing for pregnant women, newborns approved

  December 26, 2007 3:53 PM

  TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- New Jersey's acting governor has signed a measure he says will "significantly reduce" the number of HIV infections in infants. The new law makes HIV testing part of routine prenatal care, and requires it for certain newborns. Previously, the state law had... more »

• Investigators see link in murders of two women near Hot Springs

  October 26, 2007 9:16 AM

  HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (AP) -- Sheriff's investigators say the slayings of two women this year appear to be related. Both bodies were found along creeks. In April, Melinda Kay Jenkins, 29, was found dead by a stream that runs between Bald Mountain Road and Westinghouse... more »

• Women accused of operating retail theft ring

  October 10, 2007 12:24 PM

  Two Dallas women operated a retail theft ring that made high-dollar purchases at stores in Shreveport-Bossier City using counterfeit checks, police said. Latika Monique Breed, 32, and Anicia Vonna Oretade, 36, both of Dallas, both face forgery charges. Police said the women bought merchandise in stores using... more »

• Who's at risk for breast cancer?

  October 9, 2007 1:34 PM

  October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. It is the most common cancer in women and it's important that women get screened early and understand their risks. Dr. Maxwell "Chip" McDonald an Oncologist with Willis-Knighton Cancer Center explained some of the risks associated with breast cancer. Tuesday,... more »