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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.

Think twice before sipping in-flight drinks—some could expose you to bacteria.

Stanley Cups may be all the rage, but health experts are warning that hidden bacteria in the lids and straws could turn your favorite tumbler into a germ trap. Learn what’s really lurking under the lid—and how to clean it before it makes you sick.

The reported number of measles cases in Texas continues to increase.

Those with children should be aware of what is spreading, and if not treated, kids can end up in the hospital or ICU.

Is it the change in temperature or how we react to changes that sends so many Louisiana families to urgent cares and walk-in clinics when the weather changes?

Is it the change in temperature or how we react to changes that sends so many Texas families to urgent cares and walk-in clinics when the weather changes?

Avoid ordering these drinks at 35,000 feet.

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), cases of norovirus have steadily increased over the last few weeks.

It's likely that you had no idea that a new, deadly fungus has made it's way to Louisiana

Healthcare workers will still prioritize folks with pre-existing conditions, but officials think it's time to open the eligibility requirements up to a much larger group

They don't know why the patrons became ill and they have no idea when they'll be allowed to re-open.