The holiday season is a time for fun, family and plenty of outdoor activities. But with all the excitement — whether kids riding...
Keeping Kids Safe During the Holidays: Tips to Avoid Breaks, Sprains and Other Injuries
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Body Articles
This or That: Tailgate Edition — Hydration Tips for Game Day
Nothing beats the excitement of game day. Tailgating is a year-round way of life in the South, but with hours spent under the sun and a...
A Comprehensive Approach to Navigating Lung Cancer
Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., making early detection crucial for effective treatment and improved...
Studying the Health of Student-Athletes to Improve the Health of All
How does the physical and mental health of LSU student-athletes evolve when their playing careers are over? And how could that information...
Families Treating Families: Mother-Daughter Duo Caring for Baton Rouge’s Children
For Michelle Flechas, MD, and her daughter, Meaghan Smith, MD, medicine is more than a profession – it's a family tradition. Practicing...
Assessing Your Risk for Lung Cancer
Lung cancer causes the most cancer deaths in the United States, but the chance of survival improves if it is diagnosed early. Lung cancer...
Advanced Lung Cancer Technology Saves Lives
A lung cancer diagnosis is not a death sentence. Treatment options, including state-of-the-art robotic surgery, are available and saving...
Protecting the Most Vulnerable: Why Pregnant Moms and High-Risk Groups Need the RSV Vaccine
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is more than just a common respiratory infection. For certain populations — infants, expecting moms, the...
50 Years of Healing Hearts: Celebrating Lasting Impact on Mississippi
For five decades, the people of central Mississippi have entrusted their hearts to St. Dominic Hospital and the Mississippi Heart and...