• Study finds Z-Pak could increase the risk of death from some

    Study finds Z-Pak could increase the risk of death from some
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    Updated: 2:43 PM 5/17/2012

    BATON ROUGE - A new study claims the antibiotic azithromycin, also known as a Z-Pak, could increase your risk of death. It claims people with cardiovascular problems who take the antibiotic are in the most danger. According to the study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, last... (More)

  • Redefining Addiction

    Redefining Addiction

    Updated: 7:59 AM 5/17/2012

    A new set of guidelines is redefining addiction. A New York Times article suggests 30 million more Americans could be diagnosed as having some sort of addiction - whether it be drugs, alcohol, shopping, or gambling. Currently, drug and alcohol problems are categorized as substance abuse - or a short... (More)

  • Higher educated live longer

    Higher educated live longer

    Updated: 7:50 AM 5/17/2012

    Higher education isn't only good for your wallet, it's good for your health.
    According to the CDC's annual report people with a bachelor's degree or higher live nearly 9 years longer than those who don't finish high school.
    Researchers say those with more education tend to avoid unhealthy behaviors and have better access to medical care.

  • Sugar is bad for your brain

    Sugar is bad for your brain

    Updated: 8:56 AM 5/16/2012

    A new study finds that eating too much sugar could be bad for your health. Researchers at UCLA say rats that were fed high-fructose corn syrup had a hard time finding their way through a maze. The sweetener is found in products like soda, baby food, and processed snacks. Health officials say the average American consumes more than 40-pounds of high-fructose corn syrup every year.

  • Report: No end in sight for U. S. obesity battle

    Report: No end in sight for U. S. obesity battle
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    Updated: 5:22 PM 5/8/2012

    BATON ROUGE - There's no relief in sight for the U.S.'s battle of the bulge. A new study predicts that at the current rate, nearly half of the nation will be obese in about 20 years. Today, more than a third of U. S. adults are obese according to... (More)

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