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Baton Rouge General's Health Tip of the Week: What to know about new cholesterol guidelines
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (114+ words) Sponsored by Baton Rouge General Heart health is getting a head start'and the new guidelines say your 30s are the time to begin. Updated recommendations call for annual cholesterol screenings starting at age 30, lower LDL (bad" cholesterol) targets (under 100, or 70 if…...
The East Baton Rouge Parish Library: Where entrepreneurs go to grow
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (412+ words) Sponsored by East Baton Rouge Parish Library The next installment in the series continues that momentum with a focus on the real-world challenges local entrepreneurs are facing right now. "AI Inside the Business" will be held on April 29 at 8: 30 a. m. at…...
Baton Rouge General's Health Tip of the Week: What do deli meat and asbestos have in common?
1+ week, 4+ day ago (165+ words) Sponsored by Baton Rouge General Processed meats like bacon, sausage, deli meat, and hot dogs come with more than flavor'they come with carcinogens. During processing and cooking, chemicals like nitrates and nitrites can turn into compounds that damage your DNA…...
A West Virginia medical imaging firm has acquired this Baton Rouge company
1+ week, 5+ day ago (160+ words) Radon Medical Imaging has acquired Baton Rouge-based Majestic Medical Solutions, expanding its footprint into Louisiana and Mississippi, the companies announced on Tuesday." The deal, which closed in the fourth quarter of 2025, marks Radon's fourth add-on acquisition as it continues an…...
Putting students first: East Baton Rouge Parish School System plans next phase of realignment
1+ week, 5+ day ago (537+ words) Sponsored by the East Baton Rouge Parish School System The East Baton Rouge Parish School System is taking the next step in its long-term strategy to strengthen student outcomes, improve school operations and respond to feedback from families and educators…...
Baton Rouge General's Health Tip of the Week: What sugary drinks may be doing to teen mental health
2+ week, 4+ day ago (278+ words) Sponsored by Baton Rouge General Think twice before you sip that sugary drink " your brain may notice too. Diets high in added sugar are linked to weight gain and heart disease, but new research suggests they may also affect teens…...
Roundup: The squeeze begins / Layoffs? Not yet / Baton Rouge built
3+ week, 3+ day ago (243+ words) Gas, interrupted: Americans are cutting back as gas prices surge toward $4 a gallon following the Iran war, with many waiting in long lines for cheaper fuel, hunting discounts and trimming spending on travel, dining and groceries. Economists warn sustained price…...
Louisiana wants to turn coastal challenges into companies
3+ week, 3+ day ago (308+ words) Louisiana Innovation on Wednesday announced the launch of the Water Innovation Studio of Louisiana, a new innovation lab located at The Water Institute in Baton Rouge. The initiative, unveiled during Louisiana Innovation's annual Innovation Day event in downtown Baton Rouge,…...
Baton Rouge General's Health Tip of the Week: The late night habit that could be hurting your heart
3+ week, 4+ day ago (121+ words) Sponsored by Baton Rouge General Being a night owl may affect more than your morning routine. A large study of more than 320, 000 adults found that people who naturally stay up late may have a higher risk of poorer cardiovascular health,…...
Baton Rouge General's Health Tip of the Week: Your plate has a lot to say about your colon
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (122+ words) Sponsored by Baton Rouge General What's on your plate can make a real difference for your colon. Diets high in red meat, processed meats, refined grains, and sugary drinks can increase inflammation in the body, which is linked to a…...