Health

if you snack on crackers there is a voluntary recall in the industry impacting Louisiana.

Stanley Cups may be all the rage, but health experts are warning that hidden bacteria in the lids and straws could turn your favorite tumbler into a germ trap. Learn what’s really lurking under the lid—and how to clean it before it makes you sick.

Louisiana's Medicaid costs are skyrocketing—and with potential federal cuts on the horizon, state officials are warning of major consequences for healthcare access.

As the sun rose over Baton Rouge, a family gathered in prayer for a beloved televangelist. Hope hangs in the balance, and the community stands united.

Louisiana residents pay more for healthcare than most Americans, yet outcomes remain among the worst. Here's what’s driving the costs—and what can be done.

Louisiana is one of seventeen states where a drug-resistant fungus is seeing the number of cases rise. We outline what you need to know.

A popular gas station drug known as “gas station heroin” has been recalled nationwide due to serious health risks. Here’s what Louisiana residents need to know.

The Louisiana Department of Health reports a spike in whooping cough cases and infant deaths—the worst surge in over three decades.

Just like the first case of the year last week, this new one comes out of the greater New Orleans area.

Louisiana confirms its first measles case of the year in Region 1. The case follows international travel and comes as neighboring Texas battles a wider outbreak.

South Louisiana families are being urged to check their shelves after Target recalled over 25,000 units of Good & Gather baby food due to elevated lead levels.

A new audit finds that Louisiana's Department of Health is taking over a year to flag healthcare workers accused of abuse, putting vulnerable patients at risk.

A popular Cra-Z-Art jewelry-making kit sold in Louisiana has been recalled due to a hazardous chemical in the included resin. Parents are urged to stop use immediately and request a refund.

A popular baby play yard sold on Amazon and other online retailers is being recalled due to a serious suffocation risk.

Check your medicine cabinet, Louisiana.

Reckitt is recalling thousands of Woolite Delicates bottles sold on Amazon due to possible bacterial contamination. Here's what you need to know.

Nestlé USA has issued a voluntary recall of select Lean Cuisine® and STOUFFER’S® frozen meals due to possible wood contamination in certain products. The recall affects specific batches of Butternut Squash Ravioli, Spinach Artichoke Ravioli, Lemon Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry, and Party Size Chicken Lasagna, distributed nationwide between September 2024 and March 2025. Nestlé took action after receiving consumer complaints, including one potential choking incident. Customers should check batch codes and dispose of affected products immediately. Stay updated on refund options and official recall notices from Nestlé and the FDA.

When speaking with reporters about the measles outbreak, Senator Cassidy said "It’s going to be in Lake Charles. It’s going to be in Lafayette and Baton Rouge."

Trader Joe’s is recalling its Organic Acai Bowls due to potential plastic contamination, urging customers to discard or return the product for a full refund. The recall affects 10-ounce packages sold under the Trader Joe’s brand. While no details have been provided about the source of the contamination, the company is taking precautionary measures to ensure customer safety. Customers with concerns can contact Trader Joe’s Customer Relations at (626) 599-3817 or via email.

A NY doctor faces a $100K fine in Texas and criminal charges in Louisiana for prescribing abortion pills across state lines. Could this case set a legal precedent?