Health

Hospital safety is of paramount importance as it directly impacts the well-being of patients. But in Louisiana, several hospitals get low marks.

It's no secret that Louisiana people are always finding an excuse to have people over for a meal. We always have ingredients for some sort of meal in our refrigerator ready to go just in case we need to whip something up.

Fishermen and boaters in Louisiana and along the Gulf Coast are being advised to exercise extreme caution after reports of a deadly flesh-eating bacteria was found lurking in the waters.

Hospital safety is of paramount importance as it directly impacts the well-being of patients. But in Louisiana, several hospitals get low marks.

Not only is cancer a primary concern for people who consume these products but the study also states that fertility issues are a major concern as well

When reaching for a drink to cool off this summer, avoid the beverages listed below. In 2024 the FDA recalled 28 beverages so far this year.

New research provided by the lead researcher at Huase Ou supports claims that leaving plastic bottles in the sun creates a 'complex cocktail' of harmful chemicals and carcinogens linked to cancer.

When Davis picked up her 15-month-old son Gabriel from daycare, she immediately noticed bruises on his face. Questions flooded her mind that she hoped would be answered by the workers present at the daycare that day. However, Davis tells WAFB that while the bruising is terrible, she is more upset by the lack of answers.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration wants dog owners to be made aware of a treat recall that could be harmful to their pets. These particular treats are being recalled because they may contain metal in some form.

Louisiana and 17 other states are dealing with a serious recall involving a manufacturer who makes dozens of popular products sold in Target and Walmart.

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Louisiana is one of 44 states where an applesauce recall is in effect after reports of children becoming ill after consumption.

According to NBC News, researchers at the Cleveland Clinic found that xylitol may lead to an increased risk of heart attacks, strokes, or, in some cases, death.

If you have bananas at home you may want to inspect them soon, and if you're going to the store anytime soon be sure to inspect the fruit before purchasing them.

Here is why you need to kill kissing bugs as soon as you see them.

Louisiana has proposed a bill that would reclassify two drugs that are primarily used to terminate a pregnancy in the early stages. When the bill is signed by Governor Jeff Landry, these abortion pills will be classified as schedule IV, which is the same category as highly addictive drugs such as Xanax.

A new set of COVID-19 variants, which collectively have an odd name to identify them, that have been identified in Louisiana.

Herbal tea is a great choice when fighting a cold or an allergy flare-up from all the pollen in Louisiana, but you should avoid purchasing this particular tea for now.

Now, other states want to follow in California's footsteps but are taking it even further. They have requested that other additives and dyes like Yellow 6 and Red 40 be added just to name a few. These dyes are found in countless snacks and drinks.

Louisiana needs to pay special attention to the ground beef products they have purchased in the last few months. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a public health alert for ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. Coli and should not be consumed.