September 3, 2026

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Blood pressure screenings and cholesterol blood tests are usually used to identify yo…

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September 1, 2026

When Gladys moved to Lake Charles, Louisiana, more than 20 years ago, she was looking for a slower pace of life and a community built on Southern hospitality. W…

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August 29, 2026

The human immune system is a wonderful thing. It responds quickly when we’re injured (the swelling around a sprained joint or a small cut), it attacks microscop…

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August 28, 2026

When fall and winter days draw in and it gets increasingly dark earlier in the late afternoon, you may start to feel moody, even gloomy, sluggish, lacking in en…

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August 26, 2026

If you’ve taken part in the MDVIP Wellness Program, you may have had your blood tested for myeloperoxidase or MPO. It’s one of the tests that may be included wh…

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August 26, 2026 Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES

Who doesn’t love coming home to a house that smells like chocolate chip cookies? Or fresh herbs like lavender? You can even recreate your favorite scent memorie…

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