Cancer has made its mark on Louisiana, leaving no one untouched by its impact. It seems that nearly everyone either knows someone who has battled cancer or has faced the harsh realities of the disease themselves.
Now, other states want to follow in California's footsteps but are taking it even further. They have requested that other additives and dyes like Yellow 6 and Red 40 be added just to name a few. These dyes are found in countless snacks and drinks.
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.
A study released by Consumer Reports finds that certain varieties of a popular candy sold in Louisiana might not be so sweet and in fact contains a carcinogen linked to cancer.
Almost everyone in Louisiana has a connection to someone who either has or has been treated for cancer. These are the most diagnosed cancers in Louisiana.
A recent report on tattoo inks found that nearly half of the inks studied contained chemicals that could cause cancer or lead to cancerous mutations after exposure to UV light.
Am I being dramatic? I am. But I will also admit that I am trying to let you know about a danger that might exist so that you can make up your own mind.