Fun facts and trivia about Louisiana

Some will remember it best for Hurricane Katrina and the Gulf oil spill.  However, there's a lot more to Louisiana than these disasters:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5601490/louisiana_fun_facts_and_trivia.html?cat=37

Researchers find potential test for early kidney cancer

Kidney cancer has a very high mortality rate.  For nearly 80 percent of patients, it's discovered during a procedure to locate another medical problem--too late for effective treatment.  However, recent research gives hope that a test to detect early kidney cancer is in the works:

http://www.helium.com/items/1893029-new-test-for-kidney-cancer

What are the complications of lupus?

Although each patient has somewhat different symptoms, lupus has a fairly well-defined set of complications:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5552788/overview_of_the_complications_of_lupus.html?cat=5

Do you know what the various types of lupus are?

The appropriate treatment and the prognosis both depend on the type of lupus you have:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5540620/what_are_the_types_of_lupus.html?cat=70

How to create your own butterfly garden

They're peaceful and beautiful...also not very hard to create.  You can even make them using containers:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5539232/how_to_create_a_butterfly_garden.html?cat=32

The bad things about drinking too much soda

One of the basic questions to ask yourself is this:  What exactly is too much?  Here's the lowdown on the dangers of drinking too many soft drinks:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5533906/the_dangers_of_drinking_too_much_soda.html?cat=5

How a Roof Garden Helps the Environment

They're great for beginning gardeners and those who have limited space.  However, roof gardens also do some great things for the environment:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5531368/how_a_roof_garden_helps_the_environment.html?cat=32

Did you know children can have strokes, too?

It's sad, but it happens.  The effects are much the same as they are for adults:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5516816/an_overview_of_strokes_in_children.html?cat=70

Should patients with pancreatic cancer consider alternative medicine?

Advocates of alternative treatments for pancreatic cancer are careful to point out that they should accompany traditional medical therapies:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5508652/why_pancreatic_cancer_patients_should.html?cat=70

What is a glioma?

It's one of the most common types of brain tumors.  It can be benign or malignant.  It's also the type of tumor that took the life of Ted Kennedy:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5495488/what_is_a_glioma.html?cat=70

What is Moebius syndrome?

This rare neurological disorder is present at birth.  It can cause the faces of those afflicted with it to be totally expressionless.  Here's why:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5483224/what_is_moebius_syndrome.html?cat=70

Will searchers finally find Natalee Holloway?

She disappeared more than five years ago.  Will Joran van der Sloot's alleged confession over killing a young woman in Peru lead to the discovery of Natalee Holloway or her remains?

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5475380/will_natalee_holloway_finally_be_found.html?cat=7

Lead poisoning and dogs

You might be surprised at how easy it is for dogs to access lead and suffer toxic effects from it.  Here's a recap:

http://www.helium.com/items/1852977-lead-poisoning-in-dogs-symptoms-and-treatment

The rarest types of cancer

They're obscure and don't get much press unless a celebrity contracts one of them.  Here are three of the rarest types of cancer:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5437396/which_are_the_rarest_types_of_cancer.html?cat=5

A guide to treating tennis elbow

Sometimes your whole arm hurts.  And worst of all, you probably aren't even a tennis player.  Here's what tennis elbow is and how to get better if you suffer from it:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5417638/tips_for_treating_tennis_elbow.html?cat=70