obesity

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.

Let's face it, when you're traveling by air you're really nothing more than cargo that can complain and read a magazine.

Wouldn't you know that the most effective weight loss program in the country is considered to be against the law in some states?

An abundance of good food and the lack of physical activity have once again place our state on top of a unhealthy list.

Those who've tried it have lost 30 pounds or more in a single month. It does have its drawbacks.

How could the delightful banter of celebrity chefs be a danger to you and your family? Here is the untold story of the hidden dangers of watching cooking on TV.

Louisiana residents love their soft drinks but not as much as citizens of one other Southern state do.