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KSLA News 12 Shreveport, Louisiana |Focus On Health
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration plans to take a second look at the weight loss pill Qnexa on Wednesday, after initially rejecting it because of concerns about heart problems and possible birth defects. More>>
Breast cancers in women aged 40 to 49 that are diagnosed by mammograms have a better prognosis than those detected by doctors or the women themselves, a new study indicates. More>>
Women with a history of endometriosis have a significantly increased risk of developing three types of ovarian cancer, according to a new study. More>>
Having high levels of the amino acid homocysteine won't raise your risk of developing heart disease, a new analysis indicates. More>>
A new animal study suggests that a genetic mutation could put certain people at higher risk for becoming obese if they eat high-fat diets. More>>
Gluten-free diets have become a popular way to manage gluten sensitivity, but a new analysis suggests that many people who stop eating gluten may not need to do so. More>>
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday what it called a series of steps to ensure the continued availability of vital cancer drugs that have been in dangerously short supply. More>>
Watching a lot of movies that feature alcohol doubles the likelihood that young teens will start drinking, and these teens are more likely to progress to binge drinking, according to a new study. More>>
While football helmets don't prevent concussions, good helmet fit might help reduce loss of consciousness that can follow a blow to the head, a new study finds. More>>
Black children with autism tend to be diagnosed later than white children with the disorder, and this delay can lead to longer and more intensive treatment, researchers say. More>>
Every two seconds, someone needs blood. The problem is, there are not enough donors to meet the demand.
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The Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) has reached a settlement in a class action brought by Medicaid beneficiaries of the Long-Term Personal Care Services (LT-PCS) Program. More>>
Some doctors feel that sleep deprivation is becoming a public health epidemic. More>>
With obesity rates at an all-time high, researchers are trying to determine how all that excess fat affects our health. The latest study shows how body shape may or may not play a role. More>>
Angela Vascoe and her family have battled cancer for years.
"She was originally diagnosed four and a half years ago breast cancer, I believe stage one - went through roughly 7 surgeries in less than four and a half years", said Chris. More>>
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