January is National Thyroid Awareness Month. Although thyroid disease affects 27 million Americans, more than half are undiagnosed. Dr. Brent Wallis joined WWL Radio to explain what the thyroid is and why it can be hard to...
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2021 New Year’s Resolution – Dr. Brent Wallis on WWL Radio
Dr. Brent Wallis joined Tommy Tucker on WWL Radio to share his top resolution for...
Thyroid Awareness Month – Dr. Brent Wallis on WVUE FOX 8 News
January is National Thyroid Awareness Month. Although thyroid disease affects 27 million Americans, more than half are undiagnosed. Dr. Brent Wallis joined WVUE FOX 8 News...
What You Should Know About Stroke – Dr. Brent Wallis on WWL Radio
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. On average, someone suffers a stroke every 40 seconds. About 795,000 Americans suffer strokes each year....
Cold, Flu and COVID-19 – Dr. Brent Wallis on WVUE FOX 8 News
If you’re feeling sick, you may be wondering if it’s the flu, a cold or even COVID-19. Their symptoms are similar, so it can be hard to tell. Dr. Brent Wallis...
Peoples Health Honors Champion Rudy Griffin at Saints Home Game
On May 5, 2020, at age 69, Rudy Griffin cooked meals for over 500 frontline hospital personnel. It was the biggest meal he’s ever cooked. Mr. Griffin enjoys cooking. He’s...
Importance of Health Screenings – Dr. Brent Wallis on WVUE FOX 8 News
The National Cancer Institute recently estimated that missed screenings during the pandemic will result in well over 10,000 additional deaths from breast and colorectal...
Managing Chronic Pain – Dr. Brent Wallis on WWL Radio
According to the CDC, chronic pain affects approximately 50 million U.S. adults and is one of the most common reasons adults seek medical care. Dr. Brent Wallis joined WWL...
Healthy Aging – Dr. Brent Wallis on WWL Radio
Americans today are living longer, healthier lives than generations before. This means we’re able to be more physically and socially active as we age and can keep doing the...
Peoples Health Honors Champion Charlie Gabriel at Saints Home Game
On June 20th, 2020, at age 87, Charlie Gabriel performed for the largest audience of his career — more than 400,000 viewers. It was a virtual fundraiser to aid local...