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Some of these people felt sick for weeks before they even knew what hit them. And the scary part is, officials still haven't traced it back to a single food or source.

Louisiana is seeing a sharp increase in cases of flea-borne typhus, a rare bacterial illness that has hospitalized multiple people and has been linked to two deaths since the beginning of 2025.

A new nationwide FDA recall involving quite a few brands of cough drops is raising concerns across the country, including right here in Louisiana.

Insurance coverage for Wegovy and Zepbound is shrinking fast. Louisiana patients may now pay about $1,000 a month out of pocket—or stop treatment.

Turns out, that age-old warning about wet hair and colds is just a tale from our childhoods. Let's sort myth from reality today.

Louisiana is the only U.S. state with high flu activity. Doctors report a surge in cases over two weeks, and peak season is still weeks away.

Louisiana Walmart shoppers will see changes to store brands. Food dyes linked to hyperactivity removed by January 2027. Great Value reformulated with natural ingredients.

Do you wet your toothpaste before you brush your teeth? You might want to stop doing that, and here's why...

Louisiana tops CDC wastewater monitoring as new variants cause distinctive throat symptoms. Get the latest on vaccine access and protection strategies for families.

With the recent uptick in cases involving the flesh eating bacteria along the gulf coast, medical professionals are warning people about eating raw seafood.

Some media reports suggest Sen. John Kennedy may have had a health event on live TV when he appeared to "freeze" during an interview. However, he has flatly denied it.

Your lips have a low capacity of retaining water because of the weak skin barrier overall, so love your lips with these tips.

Imagine thinking you're cleaning your car only to find out you're spreading bacteria instead. Public vacuums might not be what they seem. 80% are infested.

Medical professionals are advising us to turn the fans off in our bedrooms during the warm summer nights.

Picture this: a driver confidently topping off their tank, unaware of the hidden costs lurking beneath that seemingly simple act. There are parts you could have to replace.

What a life-changing moment less than two weeks can do.

A new COVID variant is making waves across the globe, raising eyebrows and health concerns as it arrives in America after several months overseas.

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.

Shhhhhhh. Why that the old proverb "Silence is Golden" is a necessity in a society filled with nonstop stimulation and good for you.

Summer's here, but not everyone is basking in the sun. There's a little something called 'sunshine guilt' that might be creeping in. But don't worry, stop feeling guilty, and embrace it.