Health
An Easter reflection on sin and mercy
I thought it would be fitting during this Easter to reflect on a really bad three-letter word that rarely gets mentioned anymore: sin. […]
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Editorial
Technology and human conception
When Nadya Suleman gave birth to octuplets earlier this year, the Internet was abuzz with debates about the reproductive technology industry. But the debates focused primarily on how many embryos should be allowed to be transferred to a woman’s body. […]
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Lack of volunteers hamper Luling Red Cross
Education and volunteer recruiting are at the top of the American Red Cross’ to do list, especially for the organization’s Southeast Louisiana Chapter – which services 1.2 million people including St. Charles Parish. […]
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475 jars of peanut butter, $916 collected at parish parades
Many needy people benefited from the generosity of residents in St. Charles Parish. […]
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Epilepsy knows no boundaries
Epilepsy affects over 50 million people worldwide. That’s more than multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy and Parkinson’s disease combined. […]
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Tips on how to ‘Eat right’
Even though most people agree that healthy eating is important, doing so may seem almost impossible when money is tight and time is short, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. […]
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Hospital partnership good for the heart
St. Charles Parish Hospital’s decision to partner with Ochsner is paying dividends for local parish residents with cardiac problems now that two Ochsner interventional cardiologist will help expand diagnostic services in the area. […]
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Bottled water backlash has many drinkers turning to filtration systems
The recent bottled water controversy has caused a ripple of doubt among consumers seeking filtered water for their families. […]
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Keep your brain in shape as you age
It’s easy to forget that your brain, like the rest of your body, needs to be exercised to stay in shape. […]