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Health care disparities: Not just Louisiana issue
Submitted by Rob Anderson, April 10th, 2007 • 1 Comments
This interesting piece from The Shreveport Times offers some eye-opening info about health care disparities in Louisiana and around the country. Did you know that, while only 32 percent of Louisiana’s population is African-American, some 70 percent of new HIV cases in the state are within the African-American community?
More new docs staying in LA
Submitted by Rob Anderson, April 9th, 2007 • 0 Comments
According to this article, the number of medical school grads choosing to stay in Louisiana for their residency has increased.
Tai Chi for Shingles?
Submitted by Rob Anderson, April 9th, 2007 • 1 Comments
Is an ancient martial art good for a painful skin condition? Apparently, according recent research.
Ibuprofen and aspirin may be bad mix
Submitted by Rob Anderson, April 5th, 2007 • 0 Comments
Seems like there is more aspirin-related news every day. Now, a study reveals that the popular, over-the-counter painkiller Ibuprofen may cancel out the cardio benefits of a daily, low-dose aspirin.
Think eggs will raise your cholesterol? Think again
Submitted by Rob Anderson, April 5th, 2007 • 0 Comments
An exercise physiologist debunks some common nutrition myths.
Bird flu spreading?
Submitted by Rob Anderson, April 5th, 2007 • 0 Comments
The deadly H5N1 strain of the bird flu may soon spread all around Africa and Asia, according to a report from the U.N.’s Food and Agriculture Organization.
New Orleans to be home for "Medical Homes"
Submitted by Rob Anderson, April 5th, 2007 • 0 Comments
New Orleans will likely serve as a proving ground for the ‘Medical Home’ concept that is designed to provide care for the uninsured.
Big money for obesity fight
Submitted by Rob Anderson, April 4th, 2007 • 0 Comments
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation announced a major commitment to fighting childhood obesity. How do you think this money should be spent?
And now the bad news for next Flu Season...
Submitted by Rob Anderson, April 4th, 2007 • 0 Comments
Seems like some popular flu treatments are losing their punch.
Have the flu? Find out faster
Submitted by Rob Anderson, April 4th, 2007 • 0 Comments
Next flu season, you may want to ask your doctor about this when you feel like you’re coming down with something.
Pandemic flu talk
Submitted by Rob Anderson, April 3rd, 2007 • 0 Comments
A Louisiana health official recently addressed the topic of pandemic flu at a meeting in Bogalusa. Find out what might be in store if such an outbreak were to occur and what plans are being made to deal with it.
Bad allergy season
Submitted by Rob Anderson, April 3rd, 2007 • 1 Comments
The spring weather is nice, but it looks like its going to be a rough season for allergy sufferers. According to this article, pollen counts have been especially bad in the Southeast so far.
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