A new approach by the Louisiana Department of Health in providing home and community services will end the waiting list for thousands of citizens with developmental disabilities. Deputy Secretary of LDH, Mark Thomas, explains the new method will now prioritize the over 16,000 on the list by urgency.
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Thomas says the new plans means individuals with a greater urgency of need will be priorities for receiving the most approprate home and community-based services.

During the World Cup you saw a lot of the athletes spitting out their sports drinks in a practice known as “Carb Rinsing.” LSU Health New Orleans, Doctor Henry Nuss, says there are studies indicate its works and the theory comes down to a mental shell game with your body….
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Nuss staying hydrated and cosuming the appropriate number of calories is the best way to acheive peak physical performance.

All nine of the animals attacked by an escaped jaguar at the Audobon Zoo in New Orleans have now died. Zoo officials believe the young male jaguar busted a steel cable barrier which allowed him to get out of the roof of his enclosure.

LSU Football Coach Ed Orgeron admitted during SEC Media Days it was a mistake to hire Matt Canada as the Tigers offensive coordinator last season. But Orgeron is confident new coordinator and former tight ends coach Steve Ensminger will do a great job…
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Orgeron also told reporters he’s looking to have the never-ending quarterback question solved by the time the regular season starts.