Zika virus… these two words have been the center of some recent media attention and a source of anxiety for many women. Although there are still many unknowns about the…
BATON ROUGE, LA – According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, it is defined as “the quality or state of being fit.” “Fitness is basically physical well-being, which is two parts, I…
BATON ROUGE, LA – “It can be a very scary experience, and also a type of headache that friends and loved ones don’t quite understand the degree of them, if…
As the days of summer wane and school physicals and forms start to pour into the office, the question never fails. “Do we need any shots?” As many of my…
Jordan Allen, The Town Talk | jballen@thetowntalk.com During the month of July, nearly 200 children from across the state met at the Louisiana Lions Camp in Anacoco to attend…
BATON ROUGE, LA – “It can be activated by sunlight. This time of year, we do see more cases of sunburn, and it triggers the inflammatory process,” said Dr. Stephen…
BATON ROUGE, LA – It is transferred by mosquitoes, and we have a lot of those little guys right here in our state. “There are other ways that it is…
BATON ROUGE, LA – It affects nearly 80 million adults in the U.S. and contributes to more than 300,000 deaths a year, according to the National Institutes of Health. You…
1.) What classifies someone as obese? Obesity is defined as a BMI >30 kg/m2. Online height and weight charts or BMI calculators are easy available tools to use that make…
BATON ROUGE, LA – Do you ever feel like you constantly have to clear your throat? Some of you probably haven’t heard the technical term for it, but in this…