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DID YOU KNOW?

Anyone with diabetes can develop diabetic eye disease, though some groups are more affected than others.

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High School senior needs help organizing schedule and time

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’m going into my senior year of high school, and I’m scared about all the stuff on my plate. On top of college applications, I’m enrolled in five A.P. courses, doing two internships and am an officer of four clubs. It’s a lot.

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Repairing Landscapes after severe storms

Loss of trees is a common catastrophe during hurricanes, tornadoes and other weather events. Water-saturated soils also can contribute to trees uprooting during heavy winds. In addition, ice storms, although rare, can cause structural damage.

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‘Vaccines of Past, Present and Future’ topic of seminar kickoff

Lisa Morici, associate professor of microbiology and immunology at Tulane University School of Medicine, will present “Vaccines of the Past, Present, and Future” as Louisiana Tech’s New Frontiers in Biomedical Research Seminar Series holds its first event of 2021-22 at 3:30 p.m. Sept. 27, in University Hall 134.

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Ribbon cutting held for Reframing for Life, LLC

A ribbon cutting was held on Aug. 19 in Ruston for Reframing for Life, LLC. Located at 1503 Goodwin Road, Suite 207, Reframing for Life is a psychiatric and mental health care practice providing initial psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and referrals etc., for children, adolescents, and young adults.

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School of Music Flute Studio to host Fall is for Fluting event

Louisiana Tech University’s School of Music Flute Studio will host Fall is for Fluting Sept. 28-29. The event will feature a special recital with Nicole Chamberlain designed for flute players, composers, those interested in the music industry, and music lovers at 7 p.m,. Sept. 28, in Howard Auditorium.

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Flavor and Nutrition

As kids and parents return to busy schedules full of sports, homework and weeknight activities, building a plan for nutritious and easy meals can be challenging. Piecing together a fast menu that fuels active minds is a common goal for many families.

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Parents act clingy toward high school-age child

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’m a senior in high school this year, and my sister has just left for college. I’ve already noticed how my parents are becoming attached to me and wanting to spend more time together.