Senator Bill Cassidy has spoken with President Trump about his plan for ending surprise medical billing costs for patients. Louisiana’s Senior Senator says he’s been inspired to take on his issue after repeatedly hearing about overcharging incidents from his constituents.
A long-running study is looking for a connection between blood sugar levels early in life and mid-life brain health. The study is called the Bogalusa Heart Study and began in the 70s with about 200 child volunteers. Co-principal investigator Dr. Owen Carmichael says now they will test those same volunteers now that they are in their 50s.
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These results could lead to new blood sugar management guidelines for children.
A case filed by Angola inmates that accused the facility of cruel and unusual punishment for its refusal to use air conditioning in one section of the prison has been conditionally dismissed after the two sides came to an agreement. Legal analyst Tim Meche says there will be no A/C, but the state has agreed to provide the inmates with “comfort” activities.
A record breaking 51.3 million tourists visited Louisiana in 2018, a nine percent increase over 2017. The state has now seen 13 straight months of over the year job gains, and Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser says part of that trend includes the booming tourism industry, that added 2,600 jobs between 2017 and 2018.