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Has Angelina Jolie Given Women False Hope for Beating Breast Cancer?

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:06:47 +0000

Not everyone is applauding Angelina Jolie’s decision to undergo a double mastectomy. The Oscar-winning actress made headlines last week when she revealed she had the procedure because she has “a ‘faulty’ gene, BRCA1, which sharply increases my risk of developing breast cancer and ovarian cancer.” While public opinion has supported Jolie’s decision, there are some [...]

This Inspirational Story From a Co-Worker Brightened Up My Day

Danny Fox — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:04:24 +0000

A co-worker sent out this touching email today and it cheered me up. It’s about random acts of kindness, looking on the bright side and never taking anything for granted. I have been and always will be a believer in Random Acts of Kindness. I was in south Shreveport when I noticed a man in [...]

George Michael Sustains Head Injury in Car Crash

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:24:19 +0000

’80s singerÂ George Michael,Â who nearly died from pneumoniaÂ in late 2011, was airlifted to a hospital after sustaining a head injury following a car crash. Paramedics were called to the scene of the accident in the U.K. on Thursday, May 16. According toÂ The BBC,Â a Michael spokesperson said that the ‘Faith’ singer, 49, had indeed been in an [...]

Two Men Experience the Pains of Childbirth Thanks to the Wonders of Science

Robert and Erin — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:05:44 +0000

Is child birth truly the most painful experience in the world for women? More interestingly, could men handle labor pains? Two guys attempted to answer the age-old question by getting hooked up to a machine that simulates contractions via electrical shocks. The results are what we expected: revealing and very funny. A doctor explains to [...]

Erin McCarty Gets the BRAC Analysis Genetic Test [VIDEO]

Robert and Erin — Tue, 14 May 2013 22:21:01 +0000

Angelina Jolie's announcement this week that she had a preventative double mastectomy after receiving the results of a genetic test shocked everybody. People specifically wondered exactly what the genetic test, which revealed the actress carried a gene that makes her highly susceptible to breast cancer, was.

Erin did some research and found out she could have the same genetic test Angelina Jolie had carried out right here in Shreveport. So that's what she's decided to do.

Abercrombie & Fitch Doesn't Want Large Women in Their Stores — Is It Fair?

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 08 May 2013 21:00:34 +0000

Fashion retailer Abercrombie & Fitch is coming under fire for its decision not to stock XL or XXL sizes for women, ostensibly because they don’t want that type of buyer in their stores. Last week Robin Lewis, CEO of the Robin Report and co-author of ‘The New Rules of Retail,’ said in an interview with Business [...]

14 Things People Do That Are Disgusting [VIDEO]

Danny Fox — Tue, 07 May 2013 20:50:25 +0000

Does it drive you crazy when when people clip their fingernails in public, chew food with their mouth open or sneeze in their hands? Those are just a few things that some people say drives them up the wall.

Watch the video to see lots of disgusting things that people do and tell us if we're missing any that drive you crazy.

Toxic Chemicals Found in Lipstick — Really?

Erin McCarty — Thu, 02 May 2013 12:46:44 +0000

OK ladies, you might want to pay attention for this this one. We all know everything you read on the internet is true, right? I stumbled across this headline today: “Lipstick study opens up concerns about carcinogen.” A new study suggests lipstick may not be good for you. Researchers at the University of California-Berkeley’s School of [...]

5 Foods You Should Stop Feeding Your Children

Robert and Erin — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:39:35 +0000

Dr. Jason Maggio from All the Way Health Center in Shreveport has a list of foods or food additives that you should remove from your diet especially from your children’s diet. 1. Excitotoxins (MSG, Asparatame) 2. Nitrates and Nitrites (turkey sausage and processed meats) 3. Antibiotics and Hormones (cattle, chicken and fish) look for [...]

Taylor Swift to Finally Meet Cancer-Stricken Fan Who Was Supposed to Be Her 2012 ACMs Date

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 18:32:56 +0000

There is a happy ending to this story! Last year, New Jersey teen Kevin McGuire, who was suffering from cancer and in need of a bone marrow transplant, asked Taylor Swift to prom via a Facebook campaign. Despite everyone's best efforts, things didn't work out as planned. Luckily for McGuire, he's getting a second chance in more ways than one!

13-Year-Old Girl Has Had the Hiccups for 10 Weeks

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:39:41 +0000

Poor Emily Marsh. Her condition has left her at a loss for words. The 13-year-old girl has been suffering from the hiccups for the last 10 weeks. She first started on her way to math class one day and it hasnâ€™t stopped since. Emily motherâ€™s says they have reached the end of their rope: Absolutely [...]

Roger Ebert Is Again Battling Cancer

Jessica Sager — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:40:07 +0000

If we could grant two huge “thumbs down” to this news, we would: We’re saddened to report that Roger Ebert is facing yet another battle with cancer. Ebert, 70, broke the news April 2 in a blog post titled ‘A Leave of Presence.’ He said that in the past year he’s done more reviewing and [...]

What's the Best City in the US? The Answer May Surprise You

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:37:29 +0000

If you want to find exactly where Americans are doing best, pack up and head to the Midwest. According to the latest Gallup poll, Lincoln, Nebraska is the top metro area for well-being in the U.S. It edged out Boulder, Colorado for the honor. Perhaps the people of Lincoln can share their secret with the [...]

Come Out and Walk for a Great Cause — The Annual MS Walk in Bossier City

Robert and Erin — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 17:00:10 +0000

The 3rd Annual Walk MS is Saturday, April 6. The walk begins at 8 a.m. After the walk, refreshments will be offered by several restaurants at the Louisiana Boardwalk in Bossier City. Activities will include an inflatable for children, Power and Grace dance performances and face painting. There will be door prizes, giveaways, and a [...]

'Harry Potter' Actor Richard Griffiths Dead at 65

Cassandra Rose — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:50:29 +0000

British actor Richard Griffiths, best known for his role as the magic-hating Uncle Vernon in the ‘Harry Potter’ series, died on Thursday, March 28 from complications following heart surgery. He was 65. Griffiths was best known for his love of the stage, his disdain of mobile phones (he once ordered a phone-using man to leave [...]

9-Year-Old Girl Walks Miles to Get Help After Car Accident

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:58:32 +0000

A courageous 9-year-old girl climbed out of the wreckage then walked for miles to try to find help after the car she and her father were in fell 200 feet down an embankment very early Sunday morning. She is currently recovering in a hospital outside Los Angeles. Her father did not survive the crash.

Sofia Vergara Is Freezing Her Genetically-Perfect Eggs for Future Use

Ryan Anderson — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:45:17 +0000

How do you like your eggs? Scrambled? Over easy? No? Okay, how about frozen? Seems that’s how Sofia Vergara likes hers, because she’s the latest celebrity to announce she wants to ensure her oven is ready for bun-making — whenever she decides to knead the dough. So to speak. The ‘Modern Family’ bombshell began a [...]

Woman Bravely Runs 52 Marathons in 52 Weeks to Lead Fight Against Pancreatic Cancer

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:01:32 +0000

Julie Weiss isn’t afraid to run from a challenge. Weiss, 42, competed in the Los Angeles Marathon this past Sunday, putting an end to a remarkable streak in which she ran 52 marathons in 52 weeks in order to raise awareness of pancreatic cancer, which killed her father in 2010. The California resident said, “Pancreatic [...]

Straight Talk for Women about "Down There"

Robert and Erin — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 12:23:58 +0000

I have never watched the TV show "The Doctors" until this week. I wanted to see Valerie Harper's interview (which was amazing by the way) and they teased the next day's show. It was to be questions women wanted answered about "that special area"

How Long are Easter Eggs Safe to Eat After Boiling?

Danny Fox — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 18:00:58 +0000

You’ve gone shopping, bought the eggs and coloring dye, and now you’re ready to boil the eggs for your Easter egg hunt. So, how long is too long before eating those eggs? According to LSU AgCenter Extension Educator Connie Aclin, boiled eggs shouldn’t be eaten after sitting out for over two hours. If for some reason the egg [...]