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Health Tip #1: Shreveport Bossier Family Dental Care
Health Tip #1: Shreveport Bossier Family Dental Care
Whether you need help with sensitive teeth or whitening, make sure you are brushing twice a day for two minutes with good fluoride toothpaste.More >>
Health Tip #1: Humana
Health Tip #1: Humana
It's easy and affordable for an individual to get health insurance. You can go online or call a local agent today.
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Health Tip #1: Ark-La-Tex Dermatology
Health Tip #1: Ark-La-Tex Dermatology
You don't need surgery to treat fine lines and wrinkles. Consult your board certified Dermatologist for the right treatments for you.More >>
Health Tip #2: Willis Knighton Heart & Vascular Inst.
Health Tip #2: Willis Knighton Heart & Vascular Inst.
If you have severe abdominal pain, talk with your doctor about getting an abdominal aortic screening.More >>
Health Tip #2: WK Quick Care
Health Tip #2: WK Quick Care
Keeping a list of all your medications is important. It can help the doctors when you have to visit a quick care center or an emergency room.More >>
Health Tip #2: Shreveport Breast Center
Health Tip #2: Shreveport Breast Center
With the help of ultrasounds and digital mammography, we can now perform some biopsies without being in an operating roomMore >>
Health Tip #2: WK Cancer Center
Health Tip #2: WK Cancer Center
There have been tremendous advances in radiation treatment for cancer. It can now be directly targeted to tumors, making procedures much safer with better results.More >>
Health Tip #3: WK Heart and Vascular Institute
Health Tip #3: WK Heart and Vascular Institute
If you have severe abdominal pain, talk with your doctor about getting an abdominal aortic screening.More >>
Health Tip #3: WK Quick Care
Health Tip #3: WK Quick Care
Fever is the body's natural way of fighting infection. If your child's fever is above 1-0-4 or above and is not responding to medication, please consult your physician.More >>
Health Tip #3: WK Cancer Center
Health Tip #3: WK Cancer Center
After cancer surgery, a medical oncologist will help you through the post surgery process including chemotherapy.More >>
Health Tip #3: Shreveport Breast Center
Health Tip #3: Shreveport Breast Center
Mammograms are the best screening tool for breast cancer, but they are not perfect. It is important to see your doctor for a physical exam.
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Health Tip #3: The Oaks of Louisiana
Health Tip #3: The Oaks of Louisiana
You're never too old to learn. Continuing your education even in your golden years keeps you youthful.More >>
Health Tip #3: Surgical Specialist of Shreveport
Health Tip #3: Surgical Specialist of Shreveport
The American Heart Association says that bariatric surgery can result in long term weight loss and reduce cardiac risk factors in some obese adults.More >>
Health Tip #3: Professional Denture Clinic
Health Tip #3: Professional Denture Clinic
Snap on dentures are held in place by dental implants. The denture literally snaps on to the implant.More >>
Health Tip #4: The Oaks of Louisiana
Health Tip #4: The Oaks of Louisiana
Seniors can benefit from having a strong spiritual well being. It helps add to your total health.More >>
Health Tip #4: Surgical Specialists
Health Tip #4: Surgical Specialists
Bariatric Surgery is known to be the most effective and long lasting treatment for morbid obesity and many related conditions, but now mounting evidence suggests it may be among the most effective treatments for metabolic diseases and conditions.More >>
Health Tip #4: Professional Denture Clinic
Health Tip #4: Professional Denture Clinic
A soft lined denture has a soft base to make it feel more comfortable to the wearer.More >>

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Cellphone use may reveal your dominant brain
Cellphone use may reveal your dominant brain
New research suggests the dominant side of your brain may make the call on which ear you choose to use while talking on your cellphone.More >>
New research suggests the dominant side of your brain may make the call on which ear you choose to use while talking on your cellphone.More >>
High-frequency noise boosts math skills in study
High-frequency noise boosts math skills in study
Scientists report that they were able to improve the math-calculation skills of college students by buzzing their brains with doses of random high-frequency noise.More >>
Scientists report that they were able to improve the math-calculation skills of college students by buzzing their brains with doses of random high-frequency noise.More >>
1 in 5 U.S. kids has a mental health disorder
1 in 5 U.S. kids has a mental health disorder
As many as one in five American children under the age of 17 has a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year, according to a new federal report.More >>
As many as one in five American children under the age of 17 has a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year, according to a new federal report.More >>
Eyelash extension adhesives may cause bad reactions
Eyelash extension adhesives may cause bad reactions
Eye experts warn that the adhesives used to apply eyelash extensions can cause allergies and infections.More >>
Eye experts warn that the adhesives used to apply eyelash extensions can cause allergies and infections.More >>
Look for new, improved sunscreen labels
Look for new, improved sunscreen labels
New labeling laws for sunscreen will help American consumers choose the product that provides the best sun protection, experts say.More >>
New labeling laws for sunscreen will help American consumers choose the product that provides the best sun protection, experts say.More >>
Many public pools contaminated with human waste
Many public pools contaminated with human waste
There are few things more inviting than a cool, clear pool on a hot summer day. But a new federal report will have you thinking twice before dipping a toe in the water.More >>
There are few things more inviting than a cool, clear pool on a hot summer day. But a new federal report will have you thinking twice before dipping a toe in the water.More >>
Most Americans say no to smoking in their homes, cars
Most Americans say no to smoking in their homes, cars
Drop by for a visit or share the drive -- but please, no smoking.More >>
Drop by for a visit or share the drive -- but please, no smoking.More >>
Yoga may help ease high blood pressure
Yoga may help ease high blood pressure
People who follow the ancient practice of yoga may be getting an added health boost, with a new study suggesting it can fight high blood pressure -- also known as hypertension.More >>
People who follow the ancient practice of yoga may be getting an added health boost, with a new study suggesting it can fight high blood pressure -- also known as hypertension.More >>
Fitness in middle age may help shield men from cancer later
Fitness in middle age may help shield men from cancer later
Men who are physically fit in middle age have a lower risk of developing and dying from certain cancers, new research indicates.More >>
Men who are physically fit in middle age have a lower risk of developing and dying from certain cancers, new research indicates.More >>
New drug may help immune system fight cancer
New drug may help immune system fight cancer
An experimental drug that taps the power of the body's immune system to fight cancer is shrinking tumors in patients for whom other treatments have failed, an early study shows.More >>
An experimental drug that taps the power of the body's immune system to fight cancer is shrinking tumors in patients for whom other treatments have failed, an early study shows.More >>

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