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Group suggests young women need fewer pap smears
November 20, 2009
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists suggest women in their 20s don't need to get a Pap smear every year as previously thought. The group says those women can get a Pap smear every two years instead of annually. The guidelines also say routine Paps should start at age 21. Previously, the group suggested a Pap within three... more » -
2 Your Health for Nov. 19
November 19, 2009
Movie popcorn and some fruit juices have a lot more calories than you think in this 2 Your Health report. more » -
2 Your Health for Nov. 18
November 18, 2009
This 2 Your Health report discusses Santas and the swine flu vaccine, a popular supplement that could raise your risk of cancer and electronic medical records. more » -
Health secretary urges women to continue mammograms
November 18, 2009
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius advised women over 40 to continue yearly mammograms, despite a recent recommendation that says otherwise. Sebelius emphasized federal policy on who should get breast cancer screenings has not changed. She issued a statement Wednesday to ease confusion over a government panel's recommendation on Monday that said most women don't need mammograms in their... more » -
Parish to vote on hospital money
November 17, 2009
Millions of dollars could be on the way to fix River West Hospital in Iberville Parish. Right now, the parish doesn't have a working hospital. Parish President Mitchell Ourso has asked the parish council to approve $4.25 million of their federally allocated Louisiana Recovery Authority money to repair damage caused by Hurricane Gustav. The hospital cannot get a... more » -
2 Your Health for Nov. 17
November 17, 2009
Louisiana's premature birth rate, prescription drug prices, the effect of Prilosec in people who take Plavix, and the long-term impact of food poisoning are all discussed in this 2 Your Health report. more » -
2 Your Health for Nov. 16
November 16, 2009
New recommendations for mammograms, concerns about a popular cholesterol-lowering drug, the debate over serving choclate milk in schools, video games that claim to help you lose weight and text-messaging are all discussed in this 2 Your Health report. more » -
2 Your Health for Nov. 13
November 13, 2009
This 2 Your Health report includes information about a free health clinic in New Orleans, pieces of trash found in drug vials, laser therapy that may help with chronic neck pain, a technique to re-grow breast tissue and the number of smokers in the U.S. more » -
2 Your Health for Nov. 12
November 12, 2009
A condition among chemotherapy patients known as "brain fog," the Neti Pot, the impact of background noise on kids with dyslexia, and medical marijuana are all discussed in this 2 Your Health report. more » -
Swine flu deaths more prevalent than previously thought
November 12, 2009
Federal health officials now say that 4,000 or more Americans likely have died from swine flu, about four times the estimate they've been using. The new, higher figure includes deaths caused by complications related to swine flu, including pneumonia and bacterial infections. Until now, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had conservatively put the U.S. swine flu death count... more » -
2 Your Health for Nov. 11
November 11, 2009
The dangers of letting your baby sleep in your bed, a controversial chemical linked to sexual problems, and how statins may help prevent gallstones are all discussed in this 2 Your Health report. more » -
Community pharmacy forced to expand
November 11, 2009
The St. Vincent de Paul Community Pharmacy serves about 10,000 families every year by filling almost $2 million in prescriptions. Lately, even more folks have been asking for help. Men and women who have recently lost their jobs in these tough economic times have been relying on St. Vincent de Paul. To keep up with the demand, 1,000... more » -
2 Your Health for Nov. 10
November 10, 2009
Safety concerns over folding strollers, foods that damage your bones and the link between childhood obesity and exercise are all discussed in this 2 Your Health report. more » -
Seasonal flu shots in short supply
November 10, 2009
State health officials said demand for seasonal flu shots has been greater than expected this year, and it has resulted in mass vaccination clinics being postponed. The first was supposed to be held Friday at the East Baton Rouge Parish Health Unit, but it's been cancelled. State Health Officer Dr. Jimmy Guidry said people are taking seasonal flu... more » -
2 Your Health for Nov. 9
November 9, 2009
A stroller recall, the link between birth control pills and asthma, and how your diet affects your mood are all discussed in this 2 Your Health report. more »
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Breast cancer survivors denounce new mammogram guidelines
Survivors of breast cancer are denouncing new guidelines for mammograms.
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