obesity

Louisiana ranks 46th in youth obesity in the U.S., with 35.6% of children aged 10 to 17 classified as obese or overweight.

Could Louisiana's rice farmers be on the cusp of a financial windfall thanks to a social media weight loss hack?

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.

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.

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.

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.

With obesity a growing concern across the state, Louisiana officials are offering an incentive to restauranteurs to create and offer healthier alternatives to their patrons.

Thank you Mississippi for once again keeping us out of the bottom spot of a national ranking.