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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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More kids getting donor organs, but gaps persist
More kids getting donor organs, but gaps persist
Over the last decade, the number of American children who die each year awaiting an organ donation dropped by more than half, new research reveals. And increasing numbers of children are receiving donor organs.More >>
Over the last decade, the number of American children who die each year awaiting an organ donation dropped by more than half, new research reveals. And increasing numbers of children are receiving donor organs.More >>
Americans still making unhealthy choices
Americans still making unhealthy choices
The overall health of Americans isn't improving much, with about six in 10 people either overweight or obese and large numbers engaging in unhealthy behaviors like smoking, heavy drinking or not exercising.More >>
The overall health of Americans isn't improving much, with about six in 10 people either overweight or obese and large numbers engaging in unhealthy behaviors like smoking, heavy drinking or not exercising.More >>
Weather worries can threaten a child's mental health
Weather worries can threaten a child's mental health
The monstrous tornado that devastated Moore, Okla., on Monday, killing dozens of adults and children, is a stunning example of violent weather that can affect a child's mental well-being.More >>
The monstrous tornado that devastated Moore, Okla., on Monday, killing dozens of adults and children, is a stunning example of violent weather that can affect a child's mental well-being.More >>
Student suicide may spur similar thoughts in teens
Student suicide may spur similar thoughts in teens
When a classmate commits suicide, teens are more likely to consider or attempt suicide themselves, according to a new study. More >>
When a classmate commits suicide, teens are more likely to consider or attempt suicide themselves, according to a new study. More >>
Sleepless nights may hurt school performance of kids with asthma
Sleepless nights may hurt school performance of kids with asthma
Urban elementary school children with poorly controlled asthma are likely to experience sleep problems and suffer academically, new research indicates.More >>
Urban elementary school children with poorly controlled asthma are likely to experience sleep problems and suffer academically, new research indicates.More >>
Racial disparities seen in U.S. lung cancer treatment
Racial disparities seen in U.S. lung cancer treatment
Racial disparities exist in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer among hospitals in the United States, according to a large new study.More >>
Racial disparities exist in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer among hospitals in the United States, according to a large new study.More >>
Favorite music may ease anxiety for patients
Favorite music may ease anxiety for patients
Music can help soothe the fear and anxiety of critically ill patients who have been placed on ventilators, reducing both their stress and their need for sedatives, according to a new study.More >>
Music can help soothe the fear and anxiety of critically ill patients who have been placed on ventilators, reducing both their stress and their need for sedatives, according to a new study.More >>
Revised sunscreen labels should help consumers make wiser choices
Revised sunscreen labels should help consumers make wiser choices
Dermatologists are saying that new federally mandated labeling laws for sunscreens should help Americans make smarter choices when it comes to products that provide the best sun protection.More >>
Dermatologists are saying that new federally mandated labeling laws for sunscreens should help Americans make smarter choices when it comes to products that provide the best sun protection.More >>
Living near major roadways in pregnancy tied to respiratory woes in children
Living near major roadways in pregnancy tied to respiratory woes in children
A child whose mother lived near heavy traffic while pregnant faces a relatively higher risk for developing a respiratory infection before the age of 3, a new study suggests.More >>
A child whose mother lived near heavy traffic while pregnant faces a relatively higher risk for developing a respiratory infection before the age of 3, a new study suggests.More >>
Noise, dirty air may be double whammy for the heart
Noise, dirty air may be double whammy for the heart
Air pollution and noise pollution both may boost the risk of heart disease, new research from Germany suggests.More >>
Air pollution and noise pollution both may boost the risk of heart disease, new research from Germany suggests.More >>

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