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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.

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.

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.