A contentious hearing on Capitol Hill today over vaccines involving U-S Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy and members of the U-S Senate Finance Committee, including Louisiana’s Bill Cassidy. Cassidy expressed concern that many people Kennedy has nominated for the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices have received money for serving as expert witnesses for plaintiffs’ attorneys suing vaccine makers.
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Cassidy also accused Kennedy of supporting policies that deny people the COVID-vaccine, but Kennedy says Cassidy is wrong.
Most Louisiana residents can’t wait for some fall weather, but we can do without fall allergies. Allergist and immunologist at Ochsner Health, Doctor John Carlson, says there are some real good options at your local drug store that can prevent a reaction to seasonal allergies…
Doctor Carlson says Saline nasal sprays and artificial tears can also help wash pollen out of your eyes.
The 2025 hurricane season remains quiet for the Gulf Coast…
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That’s LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim, who says the lack of activity has allowed the Gulf to really heat up and the very warm sea surface temperatures can lead to rapid intensification of storms that form or enter the Gulf.
The state department of transportation is inviting high school students to join the Buckle Up, Phone down challenge. DOTD spokesperson Rodney Mallett says teenagers can submit videos highlighting the importance of seat belt use and avoiding phone distractions. Mallett says the videos should be 30-seconds to two minutes long…
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The top three winners will receive cash prizes.