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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.

The new NB.1.8.1 COVID strain—nicknamed “Nimbus”—is sweeping the U.S. with one brutal symptom: a sore throat that feels like glass.

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

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.

Only one Louisiana hospital received a “D” in the latest safety report. Here’s which facility it was—and the issues behind its low score.

Support Hospice of Acadiana’s mission and enter to win a Hyundai, camper, or travel prizes in the 2025 “Hit the Road with Hospice” raffle. Tickets are $20 and open now.

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.

Aside from industry, food, nightlife, employment, and educational opportunities, there are other differences between Louisiana's Parishes like life expectancy and health.

Sen. Bill Cassidy is pushing back on Louisiana’s decision to stop promoting vaccines, arguing it will make immunization harder for parents. Here’s what he had to say.

Louisiana residents may soon face fewer options in over-the-counter decongestants as the FDA considers removing phenylephrine-based medications. Here’s what you need to know.

Louisiana health officials have issued an emergency recall after more than a dozen people fell ill from contaminated oysters. Find out which areas are affected.

Flu cases are spiking in Louisiana, with emergency room visits on the rise. Health officials warn of severe flu strains and urge residents to take precautions.

The FDA is considering front-of-package labels for food products, aiming to combat diet-related illnesses. Here’s how it could affect Louisiana’s grocery shoppers.

Texas is seeing a sharp rise in whooping cough cases, with infants and unvaccinated individuals most at risk. Learn how to protect your family and prevent the spread.

A possible FDA ban on Red 3 could mean major changes for popular snacks and candies in Louisiana. Learn why this dye is under scrutiny and what it means for you.

Norovirus is spiking in Louisiana, with cases rising dramatically. Learn how to protect your family from this fast-spreading stomach virus.