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Lifesaving sleep
Just one extra hour of sleep a night could save your life. That's what researchers from the University of Chicago found in a sleep study. In a recent report, people who slept seven hours instead of six, decreased their chances of having clogged arteries by more than 36%. Sleep deprivation ... more »
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Doggie donations save lives
Giving blood is an important part of helping others, but what if we told you your Jack Russell or Chocolate Lab could give blood as ... more »
 
Five foods to live by
It's a new year, with a whole new list of resolutions. If eating right is one of them, there are a few items, nutritionists say, ... more »
 
New technique to grow skin
A Band-Aid isn't enough to heal all wounds. If an injury is deep or becomes infected, the skin may not be able to repair itself. ... more »
 
Flu could lead to heart trouble
Influenza can cause more than aches and fever. Now, doctors are finding the virus can put those who have a high risk of heart attacks ... more »
 
Life back on track for local man after stolen mower recovered
It will soon be back to work for a Caddo Parish man who was forced out of a job when some thieves stole his lawn ... more »
Plan to improve schools
Caddo school officials have a plan to improve underperforming schools in the parish. Superintendent Gerald Dawkins met with state Superintendent Paul Pastorek. Pastorek will make ... more »
Report: Arkansas could lose $5 billion in pandemic flu outbreak
LITTLE ROCK (AP) -- A new report says a severe flu pandemic could cause a loss of five (b) billion dollars in Arkansas -- equal ... more »
 
Rocking Therapy
Five-year-old Nicholas Smith suffers from cerebral palsy and uses his walker to get around. But when he's in therapy at Sutton Children's Hospital, he ... more »
 
VNS Therapy to treat depression
Where do you turn to when anti-depressants don't work? Some patients with severe depression are turning to a device originally developed for epileptics. ... more »
 
Study Shows Antibiotics Not Effective for Sinus Infections
Each year in the United States, more than 30 million people suffer from sinus infections, and most end up getting treated with antibiotic medications. ... more »
 
Spring gardening is great exercise
For some people, the first full day of spring means it's time to break out the gardening gear. Believe it or not, gardening is a ... more »
 
Rocking Therapy
Five-year-old Nicholas Smith suffers from cerebral palsy and uses his walker to get around. But when he's in therapy at Sutton Children's Hospital, he ... more »
 
Rocking Therapy
Five-year-old Nicholas Smith suffers from cerebral palsy and uses his walker to get around. But when he's in therapy at Sutton Children's Hospital, he ... more »
 
Rocking Therapy
Five-year-old Nicholas Smith suffers from cerebral palsy and uses his walker to get around. But when he's in therapy at Sutton Children's Hospital, he ... more »
 
Report: Arkansas could lose $5 billion in pandemic flu outbreak
LITTLE ROCK (AP) -- A new report says a severe flu pandemic could cause a loss of five (b) billion dollars in Arkansas -- equal ... more »
 
Report: Arkansas could lose $5 billion in pandemic flu outbreak
LITTLE ROCK (AP) -- A new report says a severe flu pandemic could cause a loss of five (b) billion dollars in Arkansas -- equal ... more »
 
Report: Arkansas could lose $5 billion in pandemic flu outbreak
LITTLE ROCK (AP) -- A new report says a severe flu pandemic could cause a loss of five (b) billion dollars in Arkansas -- equal ... more »
 
Breast cancer no longer a death sentence
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Rick Rowe discovered the disease is not necessarily a death sentence. Doctors explain what to watch for to catch ... more »
 
How to trick-or-treat safely
Before you dress up your little ones for Halloween this year, you may want to think about the best ways to keep them safe while ... more »
 
H1N1vaccine production continues
The H1N1 vaccine is still in high demand and in short supply, but health officials say the production is still ongoing and the vaccine will ... more »
 
The difference between the cold & flu
Distinguishing between the common cold and the flu can be tricky. In tonight's Health Minute, Melissa Long reports on this year's flu season and how ... more »
 
Ticker shock
Reading is supposed to be good for the brain, but doctors say reading stocks can be bad for the heart. A specialist at Drexel University ... more »
 
LSUHSC-S Nursing event geared to fall graduates
Nursing students preparing for graduation this December will have an opportunity to meet with LSU Hospital nursing directors, managers and staff one on one during ... more »
 
A Mysterious Illness
A mysterious illness sent employees at a Fayetteville, Arkansas Health Clinic to the hospital. More than 30 employees had symptoms of nausea and dizziness, and ... more »
 
Diabetes Alert Day
Cut and paste the website below into your brower to see if you're at risk for developing diabetes.   http://www. diabetes. org/communityprograms-and-localevents/americandiabetesalert. jsp. ... more »
 
'Miracle baby' reunion at CHRISTUS Schumpert
One of the best rewards for doctors and nurses is seeing their smallest patients grow up healthy. On Sunday, more than 100 children took part ... more »
 
Shots For Tots November Schedule
Free immunization shots for children November 2007 Shots for Tots Schedule Wed. , November 7 10 a. m. - 1 p. m. Wal-Mart ... more »
 
Help Is Here
A bus rolled into town and what is inside could save you a lot of cash on prescription drugs. Rick Rowe talks to Montel Williams ... more »
 
Spotlight 21 Report: Multiple Births
The story of so-called Octomom Nadya Suleman has raised a lot of interest in multiple births. Although having 8 babies at one time is uncommon, ... more »
Food poisoning affect millions of Americans yearly
An estimated 76 million cases of foodborne disease occur each year in the United States. A great majority of these cases are mild and cause ... more »