Product Recalls: For Babies, Children and Adults
  The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued recalls on several products that pose a variety of safety hazards to infants, children and adults. Click on the links below for more information about each product recall: Bobby Chupete Infant Pacifiers EXO-Tech Safety Harness Century 21 Hooded Sweats

Holiday Feasts Pack On Hidden Calories and Fat - Tips for Keeping Them in Check
  Did you know a traditional Thanksgiving meal can exceed 3,000 calories? Why? Because a lot of those trimmings on your holiday plate are often made with sugar, starch, butter and other fats that make them much more dense with calories than other foods. This website shows a sample menu with calorie count and offers a few tips to help keep holiday overeating under control. Photo by: led_head 101

Louisiana Moves Up In State Health Rankings
The United Health Foundation recently released America’s Health Rankings and Louisiana finds itself up 3 slots, showing marked improvement by moving from 50th to 47th place. However, while smoking rates and obesity are declining, health experts say Louisiana has a long way to go to keep the numbers moving in the right direction. Read why.  Graphic provided by: The Times Picayune, November 18, 2009

Smoke-Free Awareness Events Happening Statewide at Bars/Clubs for Great American Smoke Out
In observance of Great American Smoke Out (GASO) on November 19th, bars and music venues across Louisiana are going smoke-free for the night to raise awareness of the benefits of smoke-free policies that protect the health of workers and patrons. Many participating venues will feature free food, drink specials and top local musicians. Visit LetsBeTotallyClear.org for a list of event locations near you and other smoke-free venues.

Skip the Junk - 7 Healthy Snacks That Help You Fill Up
  Everyone knows that hunger can strike hard between meals. Instead of grabbing that candy bar or a bag of potato chips, consider these 7 foods that pack a nutritious and hunger-smashing punch.