
Our lives are so busy these days with work and family. We have more important things to think about than taking care of our chronic diseases like diabetes, asthma and heart disease.

There's an option out there for people not quite yet ready for a complete hip replacement. In this month's Prescription Arkansas report, we take a look at a procedure that giving people extra years to enjoy an active life.

Research has shown that breast milk is best for newborn babies. But what about babies who have been born too early? They don't have the immediate instinct to be able to breast feed.

When we in the THV Newsroom hear a call go out over the scanners for MedFlight we know it's something serious. In this month's Prescription Arkansas report we talk to the people behind the scenes about what it takes to handle the situations these talented medical personnel find themselves in everyday.

The incidence of Down syndrome rises with increasing maternal age. That's why many specialist recommend women who become pregnant at age 35 or older undergo prenatal testing for Down syndrome.

When a baby is premature, mom and dad can't help but be concerned about the baby's health. When they finally get to take their baby home, sometimes even the simplest tasks can seem overwhelming because of the baby's size. Dawn Scott explains in this month's Prescription Arkansas report.

Do you ever toss and turn at night unable to fall asleep, or maybe you wake up in the middle of the night thinking about everything you need to do. In this month's Prescription Arkansas report we take a look at some of the causes and some of the treatments for insomnia.

How's that New Year's resolution to lose weight going for you? If your weight is affecting your health, it makes losing those excess pounds more than something you do out of vanity. In this Prescription Arkansas report, we take a look at a bariatric procedure that gaining in popularity because of it's success rate.

A spine fracture can leave you immobile, unable to do things for yourself and leaving your suffering in pain. But in this month's Prescription Arkansas report, we're going to tell you about a minimally invasive procedure that can have you back to life as normal in no time.

It steals your memories, your lifestyle and in the end, it steals your life. Alzheimer's destroys brain cells and is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States -- potentially affecting 10-million baby boomers.

From diagnosis through surgery, radiation or chemotherapy, the new nurse navigator program at Baptist Health provides wonderful support for breast cancer patients.

What's your favorite tailgating delicacy? Is it hamburgers, hot dogs, brats, ribs or something more exotic like fajita's and cheese dip? Whatever you serve up on the grill on gameday it doesn't have to be full of fat and calories. Check here for some healthier football gameday fare.
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