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You’re probably well aware of skin cancer and the best way to prevent it -- sunscreen, shade, protective clothing, skin self-exams, no tanning beds – ...

Call it unconventional, but John F. Smith celebrates his birthday each year with a complete physical and wellness check with his doctor. It’s what ...

Lauren Ritchey, 47, thought she’d be the type of survivor who would constantly worry and stress about cancer coming back, but she’s surprised herself. ...

Fad diets will always be part of the “diet culture” and have become normalized in today’s society. But outside of weight-loss and other health ...

You may have heard a similar story in your own network – the 30-something dad diagnosed with colorectal cancer, who had thought for months that his ...

It was her daughter’s birthday. She was at WAFB discussing one of her many community interests. The doctor called, leading with “Alright…”. It was ...

Though small – about 6 inches long and 2 inches wide – the pancreas has a big job helping with digestion and blood sugar. It sits behind the stomach, ...

BATON ROUGE, La. -- Everett J. Bonner, Jr., MD, FACS, FSSO has been chosen as one of 10 physicians in the nation and the only physician in Louisiana ...

BATON ROUGE, La. -- Cancer Association of Louisiana (CALA) will host the inaugural “Viva la Cure: Night of Hope” event on November 11, sponsored by ...

Breast cancer can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender or family history. (in fact, 85% of women diagnosed with it have no family history) While ...