Whooping cough is making an alarming comeback across Louisiana, with state health officials warning that 2025 may mark the highest number of cases reported in more than three decades. According to the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), 164 cases of whooping cough—also known as pertussis—have been identified in just the first four months of this […]
Louisiana ranks among the highest in the nation for health care spending per capita, yet paradoxically, the state also reports some of the worst health care costs in Louisiana outcomes. Behind this contradiction lies a crucial but often overlooked factor: supplier-induced demand. Rather than rewarding preventive care or getting things right the first time, Louisiana’s […]
The Department of Energy (DOE) has granted conditional approval for the construction of the CP2 gas export terminal, a controversial project spearheaded by the fossil fuel company Venture Global. The proposed facility would be located in the already overburdened Cameron Parish, Louisiana, a coastal community on the Gulf of Mexico that has seen its environmental […]
When COVID-19 began its spread across the United States in early 2020, New Orleans was already vulnerable. The city’s economy was tightly tethered to tourism, live events, and hospitality, with many of its workers earning low wages and living without access to quality healthcare. What followed was a sharp unraveling of jobs, of small businesses, […]
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has confirmed the first case of measles in the state for 2025. The case, reported in Region 1—which includes the Greater New Orleans area—involves an adult resident who was not fully vaccinated and is believed to have contracted the disease while traveling internationally. This development has prompted an urgent […]
Defend Our Health (Defend) has just released a new Plastic Production Database that offers a comprehensive overview of the production process for the six most common plastics. The web tool supports advocates and activists who are combating the rapid expansion of the plastic industry by (1) providing data-driven facts and figures for robust, evidence-based data sources and (2) serving […]
For thousands of years, mushrooms have been more than just a culinary delight—they’ve been a gateway to the divine, a tool for healing, and a catalyst for consciousness. Today, psilocybin—the active compound in “magic mushrooms”—is at the center of a quiet revolution. Not just a psychedelic trip, but a potential turning point in human evolution. […]
In a city known for its music, resilience, and celebration of life, something darker is lingering beneath the surface: a quiet mental health crisis. The truth is, more and more people in New Orleans are struggling—and they’re doing it in silence. The trauma is layered, the stress is chronic, and the systems meant to help […]
You wake up early. You answer emails. You hit deadlines. You try to eat right, stay positive, and show up for the people you love. From the outside, you’ve got it all together — but deep down, you feel burnt out despite doing everything right. So why do you still feel so tired? So numb? […]
In a recent rally, Donald Trump took his so-called commitment to “protecting” women to a chilling extreme. Speaking in Wisconsin, he declared he would protect women “whether the women like it or not” if he wins a second term. His words, far from reassuring, offer a stark glimpse into his mindset. This mindset views women […]
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