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Allergies In New Orleans 14th Worst In The United States
WGNO NEWSAllergy season is upon us and in New Orleans you've probably noticed. A new report by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America ranks The Big Easy as being the 14th worst city in the nation for allergies. "People always aks when the move to New...Tags: Health, Asthma, Weather Reports, Over-the-Counter Medicines, Common Cold
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Beauty Fix Gives Hope to Patients with Cerebral Palsy
If it weren't for the braces on her legs, you'd have a tough time telling Sarah was any different than other 5 year old girls. She loves the jungle gym as much as the dance floor! However for Sarah, who suffers from cerebral palsy or CP, every dance...
Tags: Cerebral Palsy, Health, Physical Therapists, Botox (drug), Health and Medical Professionals
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Accused Pharmacy Robber Charged In Jefferson Parish
WGNO NewsA man accused of robbing and trying to rob pharmacies on the North Shore is now facing charges for robbing a pharmacy in Metairie. The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office says Anthony Monte handed a note to a pharmacist at the Walgreen's on West...Tags: Dilaudid (drug), Health, Morphine (drug), Health and Medical Professionals, Hydromorphone (drug)
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Some Nurse Practitioner Heals Through Home Visits
WGNO NewsHouse calls, would you do it? Invite your doctor in, and have a checkup in your living room, or bedroom? It may seem ancient, but this practice is picking up. Vanessa Bolano has more. This is the story of Dr. Scharmaine Baker's work life. Most of it is...Tags: Health, Apple iPad, Health and Medical Professionals, High Blood Pressure
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Adderall Shortage Affecting ADHD Sufferers
WGNO NEWSUp to 15 million American adults and children suffer from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). There are many ADHD sufferers who take Adderall to treat the symptoms and help them focus. Pharmacies are seeing a shortage of Adderall. ...Tags: Health, Behavioral Conditions, Culture, Arts and Culture, ADHD
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New Orleans Actor From Projects Inspires Youth From Old Neighborhood
WGNO NewsActor Ameer Baraka grew up in the old Calliope Projects, now known as the B.W. Cooper Apartments. He was a troubled teen who dealt drugs and eventually fatally shot another teen. "Which is totally regret that, because when you think about it, that's a...Tags: CBS Corp., Health, Punishment, Murder, Prisons
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Synthetic drugs, and the synthetic amateurs we hired to beat Alabama
The news that LSU Tiger fans have been waiting for has finally broken: the trio of Matthieu, Simon and Ware, recently suspended for smoking synthetic marijuana, are back at practice and almost certain to play against Alabama next weekend.
It is fitting...Tags: Health, Synthetic Marijuana, National Football League, Comerica Park, Jim Brown
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The New "Naked" Botox?
WGNO NewsIt's called Xeomin, and it's being touted as the new naked toxin that some doctors say may just get rid of wrinkles quicker, cheaper, with results possibly lasting a little longer than Botox. Dr. Bill Coleman, who was one of the investigators in the...Tags: Health, Allergan Inc., Food and Drug Administration, Botox (drug), Health and Medical Professionals
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The Pharmacy Museum
WGNO NewsBefore there were the pharmacies at K&B, Majoria Drugs, or C's Discount getting the right medicine for your headache or cold sometimes included some strange remedies. The Pharmacy Museum in the French Quarter knows all about those remedies and the...Tags: Health
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Get the Skinny on Cholesterol-Lowering Supplements
WGNO NewsWhen it comes to lowering cholesterol levels, there’s a lot that we can do with diet and exercise alone. But there are times when that’s just not enough, and medication may be recommended. For those who prefer a natural approach, there are...Tags: Health, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Vitamin B3
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Circle of Courage Uses Compassion to Rehabilitate Ex-Cons
Oliver Thomas had everything going for him- that is, until the former City Councilman and Mayoral hopeful was locked up for bribery.
We sat down for a roundtable discussion with Thomas and fellow members of the Circle of Courage- a group consisting...Tags: Health, Crime, Law and Justice, Elections, Chicago Hotels, Politics
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Lafourche Parish Man Faces Money Laundering Charges After Routine Traffic Stop
WGNO News32- year- old Juanches “Killa” Shelby faces money laundering charges after the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's office says they caught his associates with thousands of dollars in drug proceeds. Sheriff Craig Webre says Shelby's arrest is a...Tags: Organized Crime, Health, Crime, Law and Justice, Crimes, Prisons
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