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Editorial: Health care reform in LA is key
Submitted by Rob Anderson, April 25th, 2007 • 0 Comments
The Alexandria paper calls health care reform a top priority for Louisiana. Will the legislative session lead to any changes in the system?
Age-related blindness may be genetic
Submitted by Rob Anderson, April 25th, 2007 • 0 Comments
A person’s risk for age-related macular degenration could be influenced by two genes. Smoking and being overweight also add to the risk.
Louisiana cancer deaths lead nation
Submitted by Rob Anderson, April 24th, 2007 • 1 Comments
Why is it that more people in Louisiana die of cancer than any other state? Find out more in this piece from the Baton Rouge Business Report
Bird flu pandemic could kill 7 million
Submitted by Rob Anderson, April 24th, 2007 • 0 Comments
According to the World Health Organization, a global bird flu pandemic could infect a billion people and kill between 2 and 7 million. Meanwhile, according to this article, the world economy would take a huge hit as well.
No abortion-cancer link?
Submitted by Rob Anderson, April 23rd, 2007 • 0 Comments
A new study discounts a link between abortions and breast cancer. However, the announcement did not come without some controversy.
The cost of obesity
Submitted by Rob Anderson, April 23rd, 2007 • 0 Comments
A new study shows that obese people file twice the number of workers comp claims as non-obese employees and have seven times higher medical costs from their claims.
Baker discusses in-home care for elderly
Submitted by Rob Anderson, April 23rd, 2007 • 0 Comments
U.S. Rep. Richard Baker called on personal experience when discussing in-home care for the elderly at a recent Baton Rouge meeting. He said that such care can help older adults maintain their independence. To find out more about what services the state of Louisiana offers for the elderly, go here.
Mental health care still major issue in NOLA
Submitted by Rob Anderson, April 23rd, 2007 • 0 Comments
While much of New Orleans is on the comeback trail, psychiatric services are still lacking in the area.
New cancer treatment in Cenla
Submitted by Rob Anderson, April 20th, 2007 • 1 Comments
An interesting cancer treatment method, uncommon in the U.S., is now available in Central Louisiana.
Less salt, longer life?
Submitted by Rob Anderson, April 20th, 2007 • 0 Comments
New research shows that even a modest reduction in sodium intake can make a big difference for your heart. What are some salt-heavy foods to watch out for? Find out here.
Flu shot records will fall
Submitted by Rob Anderson, April 20th, 2007 • 2 Comments
Flu vaccine manufacturers expect to have a record number of doses ready for the 2007-2008 flu season. Do you plan to get a shot?
Antidepressants and children: Good or bad?
Submitted by Rob Anderson, April 18th, 2007 • 0 Comments
Sure to be controversial, a major new study has been released that concludes the benefits of antidepressants for children and teenagers outweigh any potential risks. What do you think?
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