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Posted 4:45 PM 5/6/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Lower back pain is common. It is the leading cause of disability in the United States. Up to 80 percent of people will experience it at some point in their lives.

From overdoing it at the gym to sitting at your desk all day, you can strain your back from doing too (More)

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Posted 6:26 PM 5/5/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — There are many reasons your child may have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep.

One you may not have considered? Their night-light. That little source of light can be pretty disruptive.

"Nightlights can significantly impact the child's sleep, but it really (More)

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Posted 10:31 AM 5/2/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Whooping cough cases are on the rise in Louisiana, mirroring national trends, the Louisiana Department of Health said Friday.

According to LDH, 164 cases were reported in the (More)

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Posted 4:50 PM 5/1/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — From flashy words to health claims, food labels can be deceiving. That is why it is important to take a closer look at what you are buying at the grocery store.

"The best thing you can do is turn your product around and get the information you need from the nutrition (More)

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Posted 4:47 PM 4/29/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — It can be a tough topic to tackle, but preparing children for puberty is critical, and experts say hearing about it from parents, not just peers, makes a huge difference.

"Nothing is scarier than something that you may not be ready for,” Jay Lee, a board member (More)

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Posted 4:51 PM 4/25/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day around the country and here in Louisiana. It’s the perfect (More)

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Posted 4:49 PM 4/24/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — April is Autism Acceptance Month and many families still have to wait months before they can get their child into a specialist to be diagnosed.

“On average, parents suspect something is wrong with their child's development at about a year of age. However, the (More)

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Posted 8:22 AM 4/24/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE - April is National Donate Life Month, which aims to bring awareness about the importance of organ donation.

Around four and a half Americans are diagnosed with chronic liver disease each year. A transplant may be needed when the liver can no longer function.

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Posted 4:51 PM 4/22/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE - The annual Prescription Drug Take Back Day will take place at the Baton Rouge Police Department headquarters on Saturday.

The event, which is hosted by the Drug Enforcement Administration, allows volunteers to collect prescription drugs and over the counter medicine.

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Posted 4:38 PM 4/21/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Student-athletes in middle and high school can go to the Elite Training Complex on Burbank Drive for free physicals next weekend.

The Ochsner Andrews Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute at the Elite Training Complex will offer free physicals on Saturday, May 3 (More)

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Posted 7:41 AM 4/18/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Counterfeit prescription medications are flooding online pharmacies, and they can pose serious health risks to unsuspecting buyers

When you see a website advertising cheap drugs without a doctor's prescription, don't fall for it. Nearly all of these sites operate (More)

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Posted 7:17 AM 4/18/2025 by Lauren Hawkins

BATON ROUGE - The U.S. Express Track Club was founded in 2008 by Coach Byron Turner. The program is dedicated to motivating kids and adults to be successful on the track field. Cross country  (More)

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Posted 5:01 PM 4/15/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Sarcoma is a term for a broad group of cancers that start in the bones or soft tissue such as muscle, fat, blood vessels, nerves, tendons and joints.

One of the signs of a sarcoma is a lump that can be felt through the skin that may or may not be painful.

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Posted 5:25 PM 4/14/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Spring is often seen as a time for growth and renewal. With the season in full swing, it is the perfect time to try some healthy eating.

"You don't have to make it this really complicated thing – even just making a couple small changes in your diet can end up (More)

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Posted 4:40 PM 4/8/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Damaged blood vessels can deprive your brain of vital oxygen and nutrients, which could lead to a condition called vascular dementia.

"It's affecting the cables that connect the brain cells. And so our brains are working not at full speed,” Mayo Clinic neurologist (More)

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Posted 6:54 AM 4/8/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — New weight loss medications can be beneficial when prescribed for people struggling with obesity. But nutrition is still part of an effective diet plan.

"When you're on these medications, one of the challenges is you don't have an appetite, you don't feel hungry, you (More)