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The YMCA of Greater New Orleans is taking steps to reduce the burden of diabetes by offering a Diabetes Prevention Program, so that people at risk of…
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This week, the Food and Drug Administration gave its stamp of approval to a new rapid test to detect the Ebola virus. The test is based on technology…
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The MRI machine in Dr. Owen Carmichael's lab blares as it scans a subject's brain. Carmichael, Director of Biomedical Imaging at Pennington Research...
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A new triple degree program launches in the fall at LSU, for students who want to fast-track undergraduate education, medical school and PhD study. LSU is…
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A federal appeals court in New Orleans heard arguments on Wednesday about the constitutionality of a Texas abortion law.The arguments were before a…
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The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal in New Orleans is hearing two Texas cases that are drawing local and national attention. One later Wednesday involves…
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To keep a better eye on head injuries in the past, the LSU football team has had concussion detectors installed in players’ helmets. This season, LSU...
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Evan McCommon has been converting his family's timber ranch into a biodiverse farm. The changes have been slow, but his resolve steady as the 1,100 acres…
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Xavier University has received a $19.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health.The money is from an NIH initiative called Building…
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Playworks helps create playgrounds where everyone plays, belongs, and contributes to the game. Coaches encourage kids to bring out the best in themselves…