In Louisiana alone, approximately half a million people have diabetes, and almost 40% of the adult population are “prediabetic.” According to the Center for Disease Control’s National Diabetes Fact Sheet, the state of Louisiana ranks ninth for the highest.

Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men in the U.S, with over 170,000 men diagnosed with prostate cancer each year. In 2019 alone, it is estimated that there were over 31,000 prostate cancer-related deaths. This means that approximately one out of seven U.

THROUGH MAY 25: REMEMBERING 47 YEARS, LIBBEY GLASS OF SHREVEPORT.

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, also known as lupus, is an inflammatory, multi-systemic, autoimmune disease with clinical manifestations that can change frequently and unexpectedly. Lupus can be mild, severe and anything in between. This disease can affect any part of the body from head to toe.

THROUGH MAY 25: REMEMBERING 47 YEARS, LIBBEY GLASS OF SHREVEPORT.

THROUGH APRIL 24: HOLY ANGELS 20TH ANNUAL DAVID RICE MEMORIAL ANGEL RUN & WALK.

FREE ATTRACTIONS *Free Attractions are free with your gate admission to the State Fair and perform several shows per day each day of the State Fair. • Nerveless Nocks Thrill Show • The Pirate’s Parrot Show • GASCAR Crazy Animal Races • Paul Bunyan’s Lumberjack Show • Laura Jaye Aerial Show.

Sniff sniff. No, I’m not sad; it’s just another lousy spring allergy season. Seasonal allergies (hay fever) cause symptoms at certain times of the year. There are different types of allergens that can be inhaled, including pollens from trees, weeds, grasses, as well as dust mites, animal dander and molds.