Louisiana's ranking among the top states with the biggest bullying problem, as revealed by WalletHub's survey, indicates several significant implications and challenges for the state.
When it comes to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, it's not just about diet and exercise. It's also about the products we use in our daily lives, including laundry detergents. Many commonly available laundry detergents contain toxic ingredients like 1,4-dioxane, SLS/SLES, parabens, phosphates, sulfates, synthetic dyes, optical brighteners, and more. These chemicals can have adverse effects on our health, and they can be absorbed through our skin, our body's largest organ.
As Texas grapples with a growing annoyance of sand flies, Louisiana residents are now on high alert for the potential arrival of these pesky insects. Sand flies, also known as sand gnats, are causing a stir due to their relentless biting and irritating presence. For those who've encountered these tiny menaces, they understand the exasperation they can bring. Sand flies are notorious for their painful and itchy bites, often leaving behind red welts.
According to Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates, up to a third of the population can trigger sneezes by simply looking into a bright light. This reaction has two names, Photic Sneeze Reflex, the second is ACHOO syndrome.
Ozempic is a prescription drug that has generated significant attention recently, not only for its primary purpose of managing blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes but also for its potential to aid in weight loss.There has been controversy around people taking this drug to lose weight because the FDA has not approved it as a standalone weight loss medication.
In addition, many are concerned about the potential long-term side effects especially now that they are changing their warning label to reflect a major side effect users are suffering from after taking Ozempic.
The results of a 30-year-long study conducted by the American Heart Association on high blood pressure were just released and the findings are concerning. If you have ever had your blood pressure taken at the doctor's office you were most likely sitting upright. This new study found that doctors may miss "certain health complications" if the patient is not lying on their back when getting their blood pressure taken.
The controversial decision is drawing blowback online and is leading to more questions about DEI policies nationwide - and whether or not they could be happening elsewhere, including Louisiana.
Health officials have confirmed a rise in COVID-19 cases in Louisiana. The CDC data shows that in June Louisiana reported a 6% increase, but now a month later on August 2nd, the rate has tripled showing a 19% increase in COVID-19 cases. According to Dr.Fred Lopez from LSU Health, the reported most patients are experiencing respiratory symptoms and fever as expected with the virus.