http://www.2theadvocate.com 2theadvocate.com | Powered by The Advocate and WBRZ News 2 Louisiana en-us Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:55:00 -0600 Copyright (C) 1992-2007, 2theadvocate.com, WBRZ, Louisiana Broadcasting LLC and The Advocate, Capital City Press LLC, All Rights Reserved. http://www.2theadvocate.com/help/3412486.html 15 http://rss.swagit.com/2wbrz.gif http://www.2theadvocate.com A short walk can take you a long way if you want to be fit. Just 10 minutes a day could help you get toned. News 2's Christine Lewis gets answers on what researchers in Baton Rouge say you can do to shape up. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Health/09172009-7.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Health/09172009-7.html Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:47:29 CDT The Advocate Health Light exercise can improve physical, mental health Big changes in health care could be coming to the Baton Rouge area. Under a proposed plan, Our Lady of the Lake would expand to become LSU's teaching hospital and Earl K. Long would close. News 2's Chris Nakamoto gets answers on how the changes affect you. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Health/06122009-13.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Health/06122009-13.html Sat, 13 Jun 2009 00:04:15 CDT The Advocate Health Agreement would change health care in BR Governor Jindal announces 7 confirmed cases of the N1H1 Swine Flu Virus in Louisiana. Where they are and what precautions are being taken. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Health/05032009-17.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Health/05032009-17.html Mon, 4 May 2009 00:45:08 CDT The Advocate Health 7 Cases of Swine Flu in Louisiana The Deadly Swine Flu Outbreak has killed dozens in Mexico. Some cases have been found in the U.S. in Texas. News 2's Kristy Davis brings your story. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Health/04242009-14.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Health/04242009-14.html Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:34:48 CDT The Advocate Health Deadly Swine Flu Outbreak Big changes are in store for people who order prescriptions over the Internet. The Drug Enforcement Administration just established new regulations to prevent illegal activities on the computer. News 2's Chris Nakamoto gets answers on how the new regulations will be implemented. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Health/04242009-11.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Health/04242009-11.html Sat, 25 Apr 2009 00:37:08 CDT The Advocate Health New regulations impact online pharmacies Imagine being at work, but instead of taking a coffee break, you leave your work station to take a walk or do some aerobics. At least one Baton Rouge company is getting fit at work. John Pastorek has more on how you can Reduce Your Risk in the workplace. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Health/03272009-14.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Health/03272009-14.html Sat, 28 Mar 2009 00:36:25 CDT The Advocate Health Reduce Your Risk at work Patients see a doctor in New Roads without even going for a visit. Lori Steele tells you about a new technology that helps save the lives of babies. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Health/03122009-11.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Health/03122009-11.html Fri, 13 Mar 2009 04:09:39 CDT The Advocate Health Monitor for Life An organization is trying to help make the lives of athletes healthier. News 2 has the story of one young athlete who lost to heart disease. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Health/02142009-1.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Health/02142009-1.html Sun, 15 Feb 2009 02:10:30 CDT The Advocate Health Jump Start Your Heart A federal court in Washington, D.C. ruled that the MMR vaccines are not linked to autism. News 2's Claire Hatty gets the local reaction from parents and doctors. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Health/02122009-12.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Health/02122009-12.html Fri, 13 Feb 2009 05:16:42 CDT The Advocate Health Ruling on autism A special kind of heart surgery was broadcast on the internet to raise awareness. News 2's Kristy Davis has the incredible story. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Health/02112009-11.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Health/02112009-11.html Thu, 12 Feb 2009 05:16:17 CDT The Advocate Health Heart surgery goes online More than 6,000 people in Louisiana die each year from smoking. Even though quitting can be an uphill battle, News 2's Kristy Davis reports on a new program that may help smokers kick the habit. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Health/01262009-7.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Health/01262009-7.html Mon, 26 Jan 2009 23:57:03 CDT The Advocate Health New program helping smokers Take one pill and the pounds just fall off, is it too good to be true? The FDA is warning consumers about diet pills sold over the internet. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Health/12232008-25.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Health/12232008-25.html Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:46:54 CDT The Advocate Health FDA is warning consumers about diet supplements Asthma inhalers go green and some users are concerned about the switch. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Health/12232008-23.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Health/12232008-23.html Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:29:44 CDT The Advocate Health Inhalers go green Baton Rouge police are investigating a double murder after two people were found shot to death in north Baton Rouge Tuesday morning. The incident happened around 4 a.m. at the intersection of St. Gerard and Enterprise. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Health/12092008-3.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Health/12092008-3.html Tue, 9 Dec 2008 19:11:53 CDT The Advocate Health BRPD investigating double murder A mother in Denham Springs took the debate over childhood vaccinations into her own hands. One of her kids got all his vaccinations, but she chose not to give her second child the shots. News 2's Kristy Davis has more on her controversial decision. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Health/12022008-7.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Health/12022008-7.html Tue, 2 Dec 2008 23:50:56 CDT The Advocate Health Mother makes controversial decision A survivor is celebrating lung cancer awareness month with word about her treatment. News 2's Kristy Davis has more on how her struggle could help others. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Health/11182008-10.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Health/11182008-10.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:01:01 CDT The Advocate Health Pill working for lung cancer survivor The thymus gland is supposed to help your body fight disease as you age, but by the time you are 45 years old the gland is 75 percent fat. News 2's Kristy Davis has more on a breakthrough study at Pennington Biomedical Research Center that is aimed at stopping the fatty transformation. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Health/11032008-11.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Health/11032008-11.html Mon, 3 Nov 2008 23:59:06 CDT The Advocate Health Research on thymus gland at Pennington New equipment will help a hospital in Baton Rouge save lives. News 2's Kristy Davis has more on a small device that could make a big difference. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Health/10202008-6.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Health/10202008-6.html Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:49:38 CDT The Advocate Health New equipment to help save lives A number of pediatricians in Baton Rouge say parents should not give over-the-counter cold medications to kids under 2 years old, and they aren't the only ones concerned about the safety of these drugs. News 2's Lori Steele talked to one mom who hopes the medicine stays on store shelves. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Health/10032008-8.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Health/10032008-8.html Fri, 3 Oct 2008 23:32:02 CDT The Advocate Health Over-the-counter medication safety The measles is making a comeback in Louisiana and the rest of the country. Fifteen states have reported cases of measles affecting 127 people nationwide. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Health/07142008-20.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Health/07142008-20.html Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:56:42 CDT The Advocate Health Cases of measles pop up across U.S. 2 Your Health for June 25 http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Health/06252008-25.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Health/06252008-25.html Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:24:09 CDT The Advocate Health 2 Your Health for June 25 An intestinal bacteria called C-Diff is on the upswing across the country. The condition affects those with weak immune systems or those on antibiotics. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Health/06132008-8.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Health/06132008-8.html Fri, 13 Jun 2008 22:49:54 CDT The Advocate Health Local hospitals watching for C-Diff This weekend WBRZ hosts the Children's Miracle Network broadcast, and money raised during the telethon will benefit the children's hospital at Our Lady of the Lake. Beginning Saturday night you'll see inspirational stories of children in our area who are alive today because of care at the hospital. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Health/05302008-23.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Health/05302008-23.html Fri, 30 May 2008 23:42:51 CDT The Advocate Health OLOL children's hospital saving lives Breast cancer is the most common cancer in African-American women. A nurse from Baton Rouge is headed to Maryland to find out why. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Health/05292008-8.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Health/05292008-8.html Thu, 29 May 2008 23:08:50 CDT The Advocate Health Local nurse researching breast cancer 2 Your Health on April 21, 2008 http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Health/04212008-10.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Health/04212008-10.html Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:59:57 CDT The Advocate Health 2 Your Health on April 21