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8/5/2025
Tuesday's Health Report: Hydration is key as youth sports start back up
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)
8/4/2025
Monday's Health Report: A backpack that's too heavy, worn improperly can affect a student's health
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.
(More)...8/1/2025
Friday's Health Report: World Lung Cancer Day
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)...
7/31/2025
Thursday's Health Report: Four times as many people dead from flesh-eating bacteria in 2025 than any year over last decade
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)
7/30/2025
Wednesday's Health Report: Skin allergies impact nearly one in five people
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)
7/29/2025
Tuesday's Health Report: Dispelling myths about menopause
Posted 4:50 PM 7/29/2025 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE — Around 1.3 million women in the United States enter menopause every year.
Still, there is a lot of misinformation about it, like the belief that it only causes hot flashes.
"That is not true. Menopause, especially perimenopause, which is usually starting several (More)
7/25/2025
GET 2 MOVING: Mind Body Swing
Posted 5:41 AM 7/25/2025 by Lauren Hawkins
BATON ROUGE - Ever want to improve your golf swing, but don't want to deal with the outside weather? Mind Body Swing is the perfect place.
With advanced AI technology, each player's swing is analyzed and recorded, allowing input to be provided to participants. There are over ten slots for (More)
7/22/2025
Tuesday's Health Report: Children should get eye exams before the first day of school
Posted 5:10 PM 7/22/2025 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE — With the school year just around the corner, now is a great time for children to get an eye exam.
Good vision is crucial to a child's proper learning.
"When kids are starting school, we want to make sure that they can see well enough so that when they're going to (More)
7/21/2025
Monday's Health Report: Harmful fat and how to get rid of it
Posted 5:17 PM 7/21/2025 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE — Belly fat is dangerous because it wraps itself around vital organs, causing inflammation.
Visceral fat is the most dangerous because it is buried deep in the abdomen.
Being active is key to getting rid of it.
"If we're sitting at a desk all day and we're (More)
7/18/2025
GET 2 MOVING: Court to Table
Posted 7:32 AM 7/18/2025 by Lauren Hawkins
BATON ROUGE - This week's Get 2 Moving is all fun and games — literally.
At Baton Rouge's new pickleball spot, Court to Table, first hit the court with a game where cardio and hand-eye coordination are a must when competing for the win.
It takes a lot of stamina to (More)
7/16/2025
Wednesday's Health Report: Pfizer recalls injected penicillin used to treat Syphilis in pregnant women
Posted 3:20 PM 7/16/2025 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE — A new recall of injected penicillin may put recent gains against Syphilis in pregnant women in jeopardy.
Drugmaker Pfizer is warning doctors that it expects to run low on supplies of Bicillin LA. That is the preferred antibiotic option for treating Syphilis during (More)
7/15/2025
Tuesday's Health Report: Naturally-derived blue food dye eyed for sports drinks, candies
Posted 4:43 PM 7/15/2025 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE — A natural blue food coloring made from gardenia fruit has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
It is called Gardenia Blue and can now be used in foods like sports drinks, flavored waters, fruit drinks, teas, and both hard and soft candies.
This new (More)
7/11/2025
GET 2 MOVING: L.J. Thibodaux Sailing Camp
Posted 6:20 AM 7/11/2025 by Lauren Hawkins
NEW ROADS - During the summer, kids can take to the water and learn to sail in a unique outdoor activity.
This has everything to do with the late Louis J. Thibodaux. He was an avid sailor who enjoyed (More)
7/10/2025
Thursday's Health Report: Popular cracker recalled due to potential allergen
Posted 1:33 PM 7/10/2025 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE — Mondelez Global is recalling some of its Ritz Cracker sandwiches due to the potential presence of an undeclared allergen, according to an announcement from the Food and Drug Administration.
Individually-wrapped packs in cartons with certain best-when-used-by dates (More)
7/9/2025
Wednesday's Health Report: Heart disease can get in the way of children's recommended regular exercise
Posted 4:41 PM 7/9/2025 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE — Getting regular exercise can help a child grow strong and reduce the risk of certain diseases.
But those with heart conditions should talk to their doctor about any concerns.
"Some of our patients have very minor heart conditions, which shouldn't affect their (More)
