Health

Grocery bills are still a tight squeeze for many Louisiana families, even as prices for some staples finally show a little relief. Let’s dig into the numbers.

Some Texas spiders are harmless, but others like venomous species can pose real danger. Here’s what to know about dangerous spiders in Texas.

With a recent Senate vote, the fluoride debate is heating up in Shreveport and Bossier City. How will residents shape their own drinking water?

With obesity rates soaring, Louisiana's proposed Medicaid expansion could change the lives of thousands — but at what cost?

As the trees bloom, so do allergy woes. Oak pollen is wreaking havoc on many locals. Let’s talk about managing those seasonal sniffles.

Explore how life expectancy differs in Texas, what affects longevity, and which counties have the longest expected lifespans.

TCEQ reports show the most polluted lakes in Texas, helping families avoid unsafe water and choose cleaner spots this summer.

Orkin’s 2025 bed bug rankings put Dallas and Houston on the Top 50 list, while Louisiana had zero cities ranked. Here’s the Top 10 and what travelers should know.

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

Springing forward means longer evenings, but don’t forget to check those old clocks as we adjust our schedules next month.

In eight parishes, extra help is on the way for those grappling with the aftermath of the ice storm—find out what this means for local families.

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.