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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 to five-point-eight percent of the state's economy. The percentage loss to Arkansas' gross domestic product is the 13th highest of all 50 states. The report ... 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Montel Williams to help offer Rx assistance
Montel Williams is back to help patients get prescriptions. Williams is the spokesperson for the "Help Is Here" express tour bus, sponsored by the Partnership ... more »

Infant with rare condition clings to life
On this Halloween night, a baby girl clings to life, and her tiny little costume hangs beneath her crib in ICU. She's the newborn daughter ... more »

Update on Ethan Powell
Ethan Powell was rushed back to the hospital shortly after being released Thursday night. That according to Ethan's website, where his parents post new information ... more »

Prevent spreading staph with cleanliness
With the recent outbreak of the drug-resistant staphylococcal disease in which a student died in Virginia, has many people across the country worried about contracting ... more »

Update on little Ethan Powell
Ethan Powell was rushed back to the hospital shortly after being released Thursday night. That according to Ethan's website, where his parents post new information ... more »

Shreveport officers, jailers tested for TB
Several officers and jailers with the Shreveport Police Department are being tested for tuberculosis. They were booking an inmate into the city jail Sunday, when ... more »

Frozen meats and beef being recalled
If you're planning a cook out, you might want to check your freezer first. A beef recall has greatly expanded to include 5. 7 million ... more »

Tyson recalls 40,000 pounds of ground beef
SPRINGDALE, Ark. (AP) -- Tyson Fresh Meats Incorporated recalled more than 40,000 pounds of ground beef after samples tested at a Sherman, Texas, plant showed signs of ... more »

Day of prayer to be held for Ethan Powell
His story has touched the hearts of many across the nation. Now, hundreds of churches are planning to join the family in prayer for Ethan ... more »

Three Arkansans on flight with Speaker being evaluated for TB
Three Arkansas residents who were on a flight with the Atlanta lawyer who traveled to Europe and back with a dangerous form of tuberculosis are ... more »

Rain doesn't damper triathlon
The rain didn't stop the River Cities triathlon Sunday morning, but it did force a few changes. "The water was coming up really high, and ... more »

Bone marrow drive held for Ethan Powell
A simple swab test is all it takes to see if you're the hero an Ark-La-Tex infant is waiting for! You could possible save the ... more »

Holy Angels residents rock out in annual race
Holy Angels residents were rockin' Saturday morning! The sixth annual David Rice Memorial Holy Angels Walk and Run was held in Shreveport's Long Lake Subdivision. ... more »

The Heart of the Game
Imagine doctors saying you'll never play the sport you love because of an illness. One special student may never live out his football dream because ... more »

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