A survey from the LSU Public Policy Research Lab finds Louisiana residents are becoming more disgruntled over the direction the state is heading. Researcher Michael Henderson says in January 45% of respondents said the state is moving in the wrong direction, they asked that question again this summer and the percentage is up to 59…

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Henderson says when we have a new governor, he’s sure we’ll see more citizens saying Louisiana is moving in the right direction.

The political feud between US Senator David Vitter and New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu ramped up this week. Vitter criticized Landrieu for holding public meetings concerning the removal of Confederate monuments in the city. Political analyst Clancy Dubos feels this is a calculated move by Vitter to improve his poll numbers…

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Recent polls have shown that Vitter’s support is slipping.

A study from Tulane raises concerns about adverse side effects when taking statins, which is known to lower cholesterol and help patients with cardiovascular disease. Dr. Eckhard Alt, director of cardiovascular research for Tulane, says he’s found how statins could lead to memory loss, muscle problems, and an increased risk for diabetes…

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Alt says statins prevent stem cells from growing into beneficial bone and cartilage cells. He says studying what statins do to stem cells gives researchers a new explanation for those problems.