Health

It's something rarely spoken about, but chafing can be a problem when it gets hot outside.

Consumer Reports is making the strong recommendation that the federal government remove the two lunchable options from the national free lunch program for alarming health reasons.

For only the second time in history, a human has tested positive for bird flu. This case was reported in Texas, where they issued a warning that their poultry farms and cattle farms were being affected. This particular strain of avian influenza virus is highly deadly to livestock, poultry, and wild birds.

It's no secret that Louisiana people are always finding an excuse to have people over for a meal. We always have ingredients for some sort of meal in our refrigerator ready to go just in case we need to whip something up.

Supporters of lowering the limit say it will save many lives, while detractors feel it could put too much of a burden on our law enforcement officers.

For years people have debated if diet coke is better or worse than a regular coke and it seems like no one can reach a verdict on this debate and everyone holds a different opinion and preference.

Louisiana is on another top ten list because of something negative. Here is what you need to know.

One simple routine each day can help all of us in Louisiana live longer.

I've heard so many friends and colleagues wonder this out loud. Even though living in Longview, Tyler, or anywhere in East Texas, always means sometimes shockingly hot and humid summer days, we still hope it will be at least slightly more tolerable.

Not a great swimmin' hole ... one of the 15 most polluted rivers in the United States of America runs through a huge chunk of Texas.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing a warning to everyone over a certain kind of smartwatch, and that warning may just apply to you.

The Food Babe on Instagram prides herself on informing people on what ingredients are in popular food items that should be avoided. She breaks down why Chick-fil-a is actually addictive and it is certainly eye opening.

There are a few lawmakers that are discussing banning the sale of cold alcoholic beverages in an effort to lower the amount of DWI crashes and accidents.

Louisiana is just as obsessed with peanut butter, and peanut butter flavored things, as the rest of the country. While it's often marketed as a healthy addition to your after noon snack or morning smoothie, there are some hidden ingredients that should be avoided in many of the popular brands.

Hospital safety is of paramount importance as it directly impacts the well-being of patients. But in Louisiana, several hospitals get low marks.

Most people don't realize that the world's deadliest animal is the mosquito which will soon be back in Texas, here is what you need to know about them.

Not only is cancer a primary concern for people who consume these products but the study also states that fertility issues are a major concern as well

There are so many codes that law enforcement officers use every day here in the state of Texas but here is a list of some important and common ones to know.

Deny it all you want to but COVID-19 is still around. This latest variant is bringing some strange new symptoms to Texans who contract it.

Louisiana's vibrant culture is not complete without traditions of rich, flavorful cuisine, family gatherings, and joyous celebrations. However, the traditions that we treasure most unfortunately do contribute to our state's bleak health reality. Louisiana has consistently ranked as the unhealthiest state in the nation for two consecutive years, primarily due to our dietary habits and other factors as reported by The Current.