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StayHealthyLA: Positive Trend: Onscreen #Smoking on Downward Trend in Youth-Targeted Films http://t.co/R3W0VcM

Positive Trend: Onscreen Smoking Decreasing in Youth-Targeted Films

For the fifth year in a row, the incidence of onscreen smoking in youth-rated movies is down, decreasing from 2,093 scenes in 2005 to 595 in 2010. This drop in onscreen smoking promises to promote a decline in youth smoking rates. Recent studies from the National Cancer Institute reveal that…

StayHealthyLA: Calculator and Visual Guide To Help You Eat More #Fruits and #Vegetables http://t.co/GL9kVkG #nutrition

Calculator and Visual Guide To Help You Eat More Fruits and Vegetables

The vast majority of Americans are missing out on the essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber that come with eating enough fruits and vegetables. Broad federal guidelines suggest that half of your diet should consist of produce because fruits and vegetables are proven to help consumers achieve a healthy weight and…

StayHealthyLA: New Statewide #ChildAbuse Hotline 1-855-4LA-KIDS Replaces Old System http://t.co/E8RbVhm

New Statewide Child Abuse Hotline Replaces Old System

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services has launched a new, more efficient approach to protecting children at risk of abuse and neglect. A single toll-free number, 1-855-4LA-KIDS (1-855-452-5437), replaces the twenty-five regional phone numbers used in the past to report child abuse. The new hotline is staffed by…

StayHealthyLA: RT @BeTotallyClear: Nice @The_Gambit story on @finnmccoolspub & their #smokefree events in #nola: http://t.co/0iuT6Sc

StayHealthyLA: Seems like a good idea...RT @lpost - California mandates free, fresh water at schools http://t.co/blcZR7l #nutrition #policy #publichealth

StayHealthyLA: Study: #SecondhandSmoke Exposure Doubles Risk of #MentalHealth Problems in Kids http://t.co/306BUYY

Study: Secondhand Smoke Exposure Doubles Risk of Mental Health Problems in Kids

New research published in the July 2011 edition of Pediatrics found that children exposed to secondhand smoke (SHS) at home are twice as likely to develop mental health problems like ADD or ADHD as children in smoke-free homes. Study authors from Harvard estimate that 274,000 cases of common behavioral disorders…

StayHealthyLA: Landmark Study Finds Evidence for #Health Benefits from #Medicaid http://t.co/JgphMmi

Landmark Study Finds Evidence for Health Benefits from Medicaid

A landmark study published on July 7th by the National Bureau of Economic Research marks the first time that Medicaid has been rigorously proven to improve the wellness and financial stability of low income Americans. The study shows that those with Medicaid are more likely to be admitted to a…

StayHealthyLA: Shifting Gears: Crashes Caused by #DistractedDriving on the Rise http://t.co/NYorTVt #texting

Shifting Gears: Crashes Caused by Distracted Driving on the Rise

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the proportion of drivers reportedly distracted at the time of a fatal crash has gone up from 8 percent in 2004 to 20 percent in 2009. Distractions include any action that takes your eyes, hands, or mind off from driving. While all…

StayHealthyLA: Neck pain, persistent heartburn, sexual problems and dizziness could be signaling #HeartProblems http://t.co/tN7eEFE

Lesser Known Warning Signs of Heart Trouble

Crushing pressure and radiating pain in the left arm are well-known signs of a heart attack, but recognizing lesser-known and subtle warning signs that can occur months prior to a heart attack could save your life. Neck pain, sexual problems, dizziness or shortness of breath, persistent heartburn or indigestion and…

StayHealthyLA: CDC Report Proves that #ColonCancer Screenings Save Lives http://t.co/L6HFpDg #preventivemedicine

CDC Report Proves that Colon Cancer Screenings Save Lives

Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer. But, there is good news from a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) which shows that the number of colon cancer cases has dropped nationally by 66,000 each year from 2003 to 2007. The CDC attributes this…

StayHealthyLA: Myths and Misconceptions Surround Increasingly Prevalent #Diabetes http://t.co/pBH20kp

Myths and Misconceptions Surround Increasingly Prevalent Diabetes

A global health study published on June 27th found that the number of adults with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes worldwide has more than doubled from 153 million in 1980 to 347 million in 2011. The incidence rate was found to be twice as fast in the United…

StayHealthyLA: Carcinogens in hair products, lead in lipstick, and contaminants in baby shampoo are motivating new #SafeCosmeticsAct http://t.co/7VeHS1s

Cosmetics Industry Needs Makeover

Formaldehyde, a known cancer causing chemical, has been found in hair straightening treatment products like the Brazilian Blowout. This example of cosmetic toxicity, along with lead in lipstick, secret fragrance ingredients, and contaminants in baby shampoo, are motivating new legislation. Introduced on June 24th, the Safe Cosmetics Act of 2011…

StayHealthyLA: Average American #Soda Consumption is Dangerous to #Health http://t.co/bj1ZJQi #Diabetes #Obesity

Average American Soda Consumption is Dangerous to Health

According to  the Beverage Marketing Corporation, the average American consumes 44.7 gallons of soda per year, which amounts to about one or two cans of soda each day. That’s the equivalent of 39 pounds of sugar in one year, which significantly increases the risk of type 2 diabetes and obesity…

StayHealthyLA: Consumer Product Safety Commission Puts an End to #DropSideCribs and Unsafe Baby Cribs http://t.co/BLQlIJM

Consumer Product Safety Commission Puts an End to Drop Side and Unsafe Baby Cribs

Detaching drop sides, collapsing mattress supports, loosening hardware, and breaking spindles and slats on infant cribs are now a thing of the past. As of June 28, the Consumer Product Safety Commission is implementing new crib safety regulations that prohibit the sale of dangerous traditional drop side cribs and put…

StayHealthyLA: #ChildhoodObesity Rates Cause Pediatricians to Demand Action http://t.co/NOYFy6L

Childhood Obesity Rates Cause Pediatricians to Demand Action

In a policy statement published in the July issue of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is urging federal law makers to eliminate junk food ads from children’s TV shows and other media. Currently, children see about 11 junk food ads for every hour of television they watch, which…

StayHealthyLA: #HIV Testing Event to Coincide with #EssenceMusicFestival and #NationalHIVTestingDay http://t.co/J39cca2

HIV Testing Event to Coincide with Essence Music Fest and National HIV Testing Day

The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals STD/HIV Program and the Black AIDS Institute kick off their week-long “Louisiana > Aids Testing Tour, on the Road to the Essence Music Festival” in time for National HIV Testing Day (June 27) and Essence Music Festival. With free and confidential HIV screenings…

StayHealthyLA: Walmart to Lower Price Premiums for Healthier Foods http://t.co/lPflp5S #healthyeating

Walmart to Lower Price Premiums for Healthier Foods

Walmart, the nation’s largest grocer, will soon help address financial barriers to healthy eating by reducing prices on produce and removing premiums for “better-for-you” items including whole grain pasta and reduced sodium goods. The company is also adding a new, front-of-package seal to make healthy foods more easily recognizable, and…

StayHealthyLA: New Graphic Warning Labels Coming for #Cigarette Packs and Ads http://t.co/h4jz6pU #cigwarnings

New Graphic Warning Labels Coming for Cigarette Packs and Ads

Beginning in September 2012, every pack of cigarettes and cigarette advertisement in the U.S. must bear one of nine new, graphic cigarette health warnings along with the phone number 1-800-QUIT-NOW, as mandated by the FDA. These prominent warnings represent the most significant tobacco label changes in 25 years and are…

StayHealthyLA: Get Real: Why #ProcessedFoods Aren’t Real Food (Video) http://t.co/VGSMAcs #HealthyEating

Get Real: Why Processed Foods Aren’t Real Food (Video)

In his book “In Defense of Food,” author Michael Pollan argues that most of what Americans consume today is edible “food-like” substances made by food scientists, as opposed to food provided to us by nature (real food). Pollan urges all consumers to rethink and redefine food as natural, biological species…

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Beyond Father’s Day: Men’s Health Awareness

Dads need encouragement to stay healthy. Why? Because men are half as likely to visit a doctor for a checkup as women, and many don’t schedule an appointment until there is something seriously wrong or a spouse steps in. Tips for men on how to take better care of themselves…

New Labels Shed Light on Sunscreen Quality

Don’t panic if you can’t find waterproof sunscreen on store shelves in the near future – federal regulators published new guidelines on June 14, 2011 that will require sunscreen labels to provide more accurate information. Products that have an SPF less than 15 or fail to protect against both cancer…

Semi-Finalists Nominated in Recipes for Healthy Kids Competition

Kids may be getting brown rice and chopped spinach at their school cafeterias soon, and liking it too! First Lady Michelle Obama and the USDA launched the Recipes for Healthy Kids Competition last September, encouraging teams of nutritionists, chefs and students to develop nutritious and kid-approved recipes for school lunch…

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"Where in the World is Chris Rose?"

"Channa 8" ... love it. It appears to be a typo, but I implore you to leave it as it sounds like a good local accent saying Channel 8...

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"Prevention: Good for the Environment and Public Health"

So, again, how does one know this content is supplied by Stay Healthy Louisiana? Can you add somewhere who these posts are coming from so that people know who is providing this content to Humid Beings without having to click on "read the original post"? If no one knows this…

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"Louisiana Outlaws Texting While Driving"

Can you make my posts reference/give credit to Stay Healthy Louisiana in the auto-pull function?

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"The Horizon File: Mayor David Camardelle of Grand Isle"

Nice job zack...

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"Final Placement (Versions 1 and 2)"

Was that shot by wolfjam or ben reece?

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"Saints Superbowl Victory Celebration Uptown"

Now that's Lombardi Gras: The party that took place across Louisiana, the Gulf Coast, Miami (and perhaps around the world) following Super Bowl 44, through the collective conscience of Saints fans everywhere, shall be referred to as Lombardi Gras in the history books. The yelling, clapping, dancing, hugging, singing, laughing…

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"About Not Being From Here"

As a native of Gre(a)tna, I have on numerous occasions gotten caught up in conversations like these. It's funny, when someone (in New Orleans) asks me where I'm from, I often say "I'm from here" and other times I say proudly, Gretna. When I'm away from New Orleans, of course…

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"Longo"

wow

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"IBFCB: International Brotherhood of Former Camel Backs"

at AT3's...

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"La Cote (for lunch)"

fat head