obesity

When it comes to certain weight loss drugs, Louisiana has a high rate of patients using one of the most popular drugs out there.

The research, conducted by Universal Drugstore, analyzed factors like overweight and obesity levels along with childhood obesity and diabetes rates.

Plus-size travelers in Louisiana no longer need to spend extra money for a second seat just to get the room they need. Here's a genius solution that is free and actually applauded by airline officials.

Louisiana residents are crying foul on some the more ridiculous "servings per container" labels that just don't measure up.

This is higher than the national average of 42.7%.

It is never good to be high on this list.

You would think that 2XL = XXL when it comes to clothing sizes but there is a sneaky and subtle difference that gives them two totally different fits.

Small changes can have a big impact in our overall health.

Researchers at the LSU facility found that our metabolism does change with age, just not when you might think it does.

The new program takes 3 to 5 minutes a day and it's as easy as doing elementary school math.

Study places three Louisiana cities in Top 10

Apparently the "quarantine 15" isn't just for people as more and more pets are becoming obese.

The volunteers have already had their baselines set, and are scheduled to begin the shock portion of the experiment tomorrow

Okay, technically you're not losing weight. You're just getting a more accurate reflection of what you really weigh.

According to a new national study, Louisiana ranks as the sixth most obese state.

Louisiana has the sixth-highest obesity rate among adults, and the problem continues to escalate.

Your job may be hazardous to your health! Obesity is on the rise in america, and it poses serious threats to your health.A recent Harris Poll listed 10 workplace factors contributing to weight gain...

One of the findings in the survey shows that Lafayette is second when it comes to the amount of adults who are physically inactive.

Could a homegrown meal replacement shake made from milk be the answer for Louisiana's obesity problem?

If you want your kids to be less finicky at mealtime you need to make it fun and interesting. Kids like fun and interesting.