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What Women Need to Know About Stroke Risks

May 30, 2022 03:32AM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

It may not be widely known that women face unique risk factors for stroke throughout their lifetime. Things like pregnancy, preeclampsia and chronic stress can increase the risk for high blood pressure, a leading cause of stroke.

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Groundbreaking Science Leads to FDA-Approved Treatment for Advanced Melanoma

May 05, 2022 03:31AM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

Despite preventative sun care measures like sunscreen and UV-protective clothing, skin cancer remains the most common cancer in the United States. Due to groundbreaking research, a first-in-class dual immunotherapy option is now approved.

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3 Easy, Effective Ways to Boost Parent & Child Confidence

Mar 30, 2022 03:31AM

As many parents can attest, raising healthy, happy, confident children is demanding, especially because their children's well-being is impacted by almost every decision they make. Consider these things parents can do to help.

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Emotional Safe Spaces Help Children Express Their Big Feelings

Feb 09, 2022 02:31AM

According to child development experts, one of the keys to helping children learn to regulate their emotions is to develop emotional literacy; the ability to identify feelings.

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What New Moms May Not Know About Bladder Leaks

Jan 05, 2022 02:31AM ● By Family Features

Many new moms are surprised when they experience bladder leaks, but they're more common than you may think.

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Put Fish on the Family Menu

Jan 05, 2022 02:31AM ● By Family Features

This Bacon-Wrapped Halibut recipe calls for lightly seasoned fillets wrapped with all-natural bacon served alongside your favorite grains and vegetables - an easy yet tasty way to put seafood on the table.

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DOTD Prepares for 2021 Hurricane Season

Jun 01, 2021 01:43PM

DOTD announces its preparations for the 2021 hurricane season, which began today June 1, 2021...

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5 Tips to Promote Health During Spring

May 10, 2021 03:32AM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

As seasons change, there’s often a great deal of shuffling and movement, including common allergy triggers like trees, pollen, mold spores, dust and dander along with pesky sinus pressure.

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7 Easy Vegetables to Grow in Your Garden

May 10, 2021 03:32AM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

Growing fresh, healthy vegetables at home may not be as hard as it sounds. Novice gardeners just need good dirt, easy plants to grow, lots of sunshine and the right amount of water.

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LPSS Returns Students to In-Person Learning

Feb 09, 2021 03:23PM ● By Press Release

The Lafayette Parish School System is transitioning hybrid students to campuses for in-person learning shortly after the Mardi Gras break...

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