A new research study by the Life Extension Foundation found Louisiana among the worst state for life expectancy; ranking 48th of 50 states Life Extension Director of Education, Dr. Michael Smith says for two years in a row the overall average life span has declined and lifestyle is a major component…:
CUT 12(06) “…as well.”
He says we not only rank poorly among all states, we are lower than most other southern states.
We have to get through some dicey wet weather for Good Friday and Holy Saturday before we see more sunshine on Easter Day. state Climatologist Barry Keim says, if there is an upside to all the rain, it’s that temperatures are lower, especially at night…:
CUT 11 (06) “…60’s range.”
Easter should be fairly pretty with afternoon temperatures in the 70’s.
Baton Rouge Representative Paula Davis has filed legislation to require health insurance to pay fertility preservation costs for cancer patients whose treatment could render them sterile. At the request of a constituent last year, Davis presented legislation to require health insurance to pay for in-vitro fertility treatments…:
CUT 07(08) “…IVF bill.”
That bill failed last year. This year she’s bringing back a version require your insurer cover having eggs or sperm preserved prior to chemo and/or radiation treatments.
Police in Eunice are investigating a murder; something you don’t hear about often in the Acadiana town. Police say a 32-year-old man was found around 10:30 last night, on the street, suffering gunshots. He died sometime later at a local hospital. Officers believe the killer used a rifle. They ask anyone with information to call St. Landry Crimestoppers at 337-948-TIPS.