health

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.

Texas researchers are studying a new way to fight cancer by helping the immune system recognize it—potentially changing treatment forever.

Shreveport’s latest health ranking raises eyebrows, landing fourth on a list no city wants to be part of. Let’s get into what that really means.

Cancer affects thousands of Texans each year, with lifestyle, environment, and genetics playing major roles in risk and prevention

A Dallas-based doctor is warning that your “quick scroll” in the bathroom could actually lead to some uncomfortable health issues.

A landmark settlement has emerged from the legal clash between Louisiana and CVS, promising to reshape pharmacy practices in our state.

Louisiana has landed at the bottom of the health rankings, and the numbers reveal some startling truths about daily life here.

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.

Louisiana tops CDC wastewater monitoring as new variants cause distinctive throat symptoms. Get the latest on vaccine access and protection strategies for families.