For the first time ever, Louisianans can dispose of their vaping and e-ciagarette devices and cartridges, along with unused medications on National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday. Assistant State Health Officer Dr. Joseph Kanter says there will be no questions asked as to the type of vape products turned in.
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The state also reports there have been 25 cases associated with a national outbreak of lung injury cases due to vaping products.

The End All Hazing Act is making its way through Congress. Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy says one provision he likes would force universities to publicly share which student organizations have been involved in hazing…
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The End All Hazing Act also requires institutions to report any allegation of hazing that involves serious bodily injury or risk of injury to a student to law enforcement within 72 hours.

LSU’s Pennington Biomedical is creating a new metabolic surgery center that will create new jobs and also bring a different tool to the fight against obesity. Matt Doyle has more…
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