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Posted 6:33 PM 8/27/2025 by Joe Collins

NEW ORLEANS — Two people have died after eating Louisiana oysters infected with the  (More)...

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Posted 6:34 PM 8/22/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — You have probably seen recent headlines or social media posts about microplastics.Understanding the concerns begins with knowing what they are.

"Both microplastics and nanoplastics are the byproducts of plastic breakdown in the environment. You can think of (More)

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Posted 5:45 PM 8/20/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Experts say it's normal for kids to not want to leave for school from time to time. However, when it becomes a pattern, there may be an underlying issue.

"Maybe it's that they're not fitting in at school, they're experiencing bullying or just nervous about socializing (More)

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Posted 4:46 PM 8/18/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Fall allergy season is right around the corner.

Many will be reaching for a tissue sooner than you’d think.

Fall allergies typically kick in around Labor Day and last through the first lengthy cold snap.

Doctors recommend starting allergy medications (More)

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Posted 6:39 AM 8/15/2025 by Lauren Hawkins

BATON ROUGE - Ever wanted to try yoga, but don't know where to start? Or looking to up your Warrior Two? Well, Brittnee Castile is your girl.

As a ten-year yoga master, Castile specializes in helping people deepen their yoga positions and stretches. This can be helpful for an athlete (More)

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Posted 4:04 PM 8/13/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — The number of Louisiana residents infected with a flesh-eating bacteria has increased since the Louisiana Department of Health's last report.

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Posted 4:43 PM 8/12/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — People dealing with high blood pressure may benefit from a household air purifier.

That is according to a new study of more than 150 adults living near highways.

Some of the participants were given high-efficiency particulate air, or HEPA, purifiers. Others were (More)

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Posted 5:16 AM 8/8/2025 by John Pastorek

ZACHARY — Zachary's healthcare infrastructure is getting a major update in the fall when the new-and-improved Lane Regional Medical Center opens. 

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Posted 4:49 PM 8/5/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — With many high school football teams practicing in the summer heat and humidity, the risk for dehydration is very real.

No matter the sport, athletes need to be very conscious of getting enough fluids.

"Hydration is a big part of your performance. You need to be (More)

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Posted 6:39 PM 8/4/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Kids need backpacks for their school supplies but there can be pain and discomfort if they are not worn properly.

First, there are binders, notebooks, paper, pencils and all the things students stuff into their backpacks can make the school day feel a little heavy.

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Posted 4:40 PM 8/1/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — In recent decades, the United States has made strides in the fight against lung cancer.

But the disease continues to be the number one cause of cancer deaths in the country.

"Whenever I discuss it with patients or to the community, they're always shocked by it. (More)...

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Posted 3:02 PM 7/31/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Four deaths and 17 cases of Vibrio vulnificus have been reported among Louisiana residents this year, the Louisiana Department of Health said Thursday.

LDH said that all 17 cases were people who were hospitalized. This is a higher number than previous years, with (More)

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Posted 4:38 PM 7/30/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Itchy skin, swollen patches and a red, angry rash are all common symptoms of skin allergies, which impact nearly one in five people.

"That is when a substance comes into contact with the skin and causes a reaction,” dermatologist at the Mayo Clinic Allison Bruce (More)