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14 and overweight

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Almost one third of Louisiana children are obese, according to a Picard Center for Child Development and Lifelong Learning. More>>

New hip repair method can alleviate pain, prevent arthritis

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LAKE CHARLES, LA (KPLC) - Athletes run the risk of injury at every practice, and hip injuries can be the most cumbersome to diagnose and could cause arthritis pain later in life.  Sulphur Tornado wide More>>

Pill tracker helps nurses keep tabs on patients

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Hospital nurses see hundreds of patients and organize thousands of pills and prescriptions, but a new computer and scanning system is looking to ease their work load. More>>

6-year-old nearly drowns, parents training saves his life

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It only takes a split second for a child to run out of sight and fall in the water. More>>

Kids Go to ER for Contacts

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Thousands of children and teens go to the emergency room suffering injuries and complications from medical devices. More>>

Lady Gaga's wide-eyes spark contact lens craze

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Stars create fashion trends everyday, but Lady Gaga takes the cake for the most radical. She's sparked a contact lens craze inspired by the wide-eyed look in her Bad Romance music video. More>>

When should you call a doctor?

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Children see the doctor for checkups, colds, bumps and bruises, but can you guess the most common reason? The answer is ear aches and more than 5 million children are diagnosed every year with the ailment. More>>

Brain food that will power your school day

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Getting kids off to school can be hectic, but starting the day off with the right foods and packing a nutritious lunch is not just to fill their stomachs - it will help power their brains! More>>

Beating the back to school butterflies

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August is the time of year many students dread a new class, new teacher, or maybe even a new school. More>>

Getting back to the school sleep schedule

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Children and teens need a lot of sleep and with school starting up, switching from a lax summer schedule can throw any family off. More>>

Backpacks: Find one that won't weigh you down

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The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission says more than 7,000 children sustained injuries last year from overloaded backpacks. More>>

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