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Updated: Dec. 5, 2022 at 6:01 PM CST
|By Destinee Patterson
Flu seems to be most prevalent virus in this region
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Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 11:28 AM CST
|By Destinee Patterson
Shreveport Community Impact hosted focus groups to gauge the experience of Shreveport mothers.
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Updated: Jun. 20, 2022 at 5:47 PM CDT
|By Destinee Patterson
The CDC recommends the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines
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Updated: May. 4, 2022 at 12:03 PM CDT
|By Destinee Patterson
In the U.S. Supreme Court’s leaked draft opinion, Justice Samuel Alito writes with the plan to overturn the historic Roe v. Wade case.
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Updated: Apr. 25, 2022 at 3:25 PM CDT
|By Destinee Patterson
Many companies have strict, zero-tolerance policies regarding marijuana use
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Updated: Apr. 10, 2022 at 8:18 PM CDT
|By Destinee Patterson
Black maternal health week is April 11-17.
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Updated: Apr. 6, 2022 at 6:29 PM CDT
|By Chris Rosato
Suicide among Louisiana students has become a top worry. Not just among educators and parents, but also among state lawmakers.
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Updated: Apr. 6, 2022 at 1:51 PM CDT
|By Destinee Patterson
Jordan Scroggs, executive director of the MLK Health Center, says this change makes it more critical for people to have access to routine healthcare.
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Updated: Apr. 5, 2022 at 8:56 AM CDT
|By Crimson Jeffers
A stroke can happen to anyone and the recovery is different for each survivor.
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Updated: Apr. 1, 2022 at 1:25 PM CDT
|By KSLA Staff
Michael Phipps from Fouke, Ark. underwent his final treatment for prostate cancer Friday, April 1, making him Willis-Knighton’s 1,000th proton therapy patient.
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Updated: Mar. 31, 2022 at 11:26 AM CDT
|By Cali Hubbard
Three to five million Americans struggle with something called lymphedema.
Updated: Mar. 31, 2022 at 4:53 AM CDT
|By Christian Piekos
During the four-hour session, workshop leaders will discuss the normal and natural changes that occur during puberty.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2022 at 10:04 PM CDT
|By Destinee Patterson
It’s been a battle in Texas over transgender rights.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2022 at 9:42 PM CDT
|By Tayler Davis and Curtis Heyen
Here are ways to cope
Updated: Mar. 29, 2022 at 6:01 AM CDT
|By Christian Piekos
While COVID-19 transmission rates remain at low levels across Louisiana, the federal government is bolstering its support for a lab that has played a key role in tracking and slowing the spread of the virus.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2022 at 10:50 AM CDT
|By Rachael Thomas
Officials say about 13% of babies born in Louisiana are premature; breast milk provides those babies with nutrients needed to keep them safe from various infections that could kill them.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2022 at 6:08 PM CDT
|By Chris Rosato
Louisiana lawmakers are pushing for more access to mental health services.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2022 at 6:48 PM CDT
|By Chris Rosato
The quality of women’s healthcare in Louisiana is ranked one of the lowest in the country and one state lawmaker believes she has a plan to turn that around.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2022 at 4:25 PM CDT
|By Tayler Davis and Curtis Heyen
Goal is to provide access to healthy food for residents of city’s Choice Neighborhood apartments
Updated: Mar. 19, 2022 at 10:43 PM CDT
|By Jade Myers
This is the church’s second food drive this year.
Updated: Mar. 18, 2022 at 9:55 PM CDT
|By Joyce Peterson
A Mid-South sleep expert says switching to permanent daylight saving time could have a detrimental impact on our health. The Senate this week overwhelmingly passed a bill that would make d.s.t. the norm in the U.S.
Updated: Mar. 18, 2022 at 12:54 PM CDT
|By Rachael Thomas
For applicants, Match Day symbolizes the transition from undergraduate to graduate education.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2022 at 4:43 AM CDT
|By Christian Piekos
This year, organizers hope to raise at least $70,000.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2022 at 6:35 AM CDT
|By Rachael Thomas
According to a recent study from WalletHub, the Shreveport-Bossier area is the country’s 8th fattest city.
Updated: Mar. 12, 2022 at 8:15 PM CST
|By Alex Onken
Perishable and non-perishable food items will be available.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2022 at 10:45 PM CST
|By Jade Myers
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2022 at 4:13 PM CST
|By Tayler Davis
Three years ago, Mayquie Jackson moved to Shreveport with a mission.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2022 at 12:43 PM CST
|By Cali Hubbard
We have seen an increase among the blood clots after COVID,” said Dr. Niksad Abraham, a Cardiologist with Baton Rouge General
Updated: Mar. 9, 2022 at 6:09 AM CST
|By Christian Piekos
To bring light to the potential dangers and adverse effects of gambling addiction, March marks Problem Gambling Awareness Month.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2022 at 10:18 PM CST
|By Sabrina Wilson
A drug created to treat muscle loss helped obese people with diabetes with their condition, according to a study.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2022 at 1:46 PM CST
|By Destinee Patterson
They say they do not want the wells so close to populated areas.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2022 at 12:40 PM CST
|By Cali Hubbard
“Health in the rural communities is not as good,” said Dr. Federico De Puy, Interventional Cardiologist with the American Heart Association.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2022 at 11:44 AM CST
|By Cali Hubbard
Doctors want you to know about a few skin conditions that could be telling you about your heart health.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2022 at 4:01 PM CST
|By Tayler Davis and Curtis Heyen
“We did, in fact, have a suicide and it was Facebook livestreamed”
Updated: Feb. 15, 2022 at 6:46 PM CST
|By Haley Weger
February is the month of love, and while many are spending this time surrounded by loved ones, some are reminded this time each year about the loved ones they have lost.
Updated: Feb. 6, 2022 at 4:41 PM CST
|By Destinee Patterson
February is American Heart Month
Updated: Feb. 5, 2022 at 9:47 PM CST
|By Jade Myers
Basic Necessities is a Shreveport-based nonprofit organization that free provides diapers, menstrual products and incontinence supplies for those in need.
Updated: Feb. 4, 2022 at 8:31 PM CST
|By Chandler Watkins
Community gardens are becoming a common sight in Shreveport.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2022 at 11:19 PM CST
|By Alexandria Savage
“Suicide is not to get attention”
Updated: Jan. 30, 2022 at 6:43 PM CST
|By Katie Woodall
Diabetes is one of the leading causes of death in Arkansas, but it’s also one of the most preventable.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2022 at 5:50 PM CST
|By Tayler Davis
The church owns a total of 15 lots and the goal is to put trees and vegetation on all of them.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2022 at 3:36 PM CST
|By Daffney Dawson and Tayler Davis
The heart center is the result of a $43 million investment.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2022 at 7:32 PM CST
|By LaShanda McCuin
The assistance program reimburses families.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2022 at 10:10 PM CST
|By Chandler Watkins
Unlimited, 24/7 access to infant feeding support is now available to the 50,000 women and infants served by Louisiana WIC, through a partnership with Pacify Health.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2022 at 2:56 PM CST
|By Destinee Patterson
The Ruston growing facility harvested its first flower plants last week.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2022 at 5:58 AM CST
|By Cali Hubbard
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, which means now is the perfect time to remind the women in your life to get their annual checkups.
Updated: Jan. 16, 2022 at 9:58 PM CST
|By Tayler Davis
Medical experts recommend that preteens get the HPV vaccine
Updated: Jan. 9, 2022 at 10:34 PM CST
|By Mike Lacy
Ocean Springs mother wants medical marijuana to help her 5-year-old
Updated: Jan. 8, 2022 at 8:11 PM CST
|By Jade Myers
Southern Hill’s Steppers brought in the New Year with a line dancing class, combining fun and fitness for the community.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2022 at 2:54 PM CST
|By Tayler Davis
“Flurona:” it’s the unofficial term used when someone is diagnosed with COVID-19 and the flu virus at the same time.