health

A recent case of a brain-eating amoeba in Louisiana raises awareness about safety in warm freshwater activities.

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.

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.

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

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 Walmart shoppers will see changes to store brands. Food dyes linked to hyperactivity removed by January 2027. Great Value reformulated with natural ingredients.

Do you wet your toothpaste before you brush your teeth? You might want to stop doing that, and here's why...

Some Parishes in Louisiana challenge the state's overall life expectancy, revealing surprising pockets. While the whole state is below the national average, some Parishes with numbers better than the US average

In a region already known for health struggles, these Louisiana numbers paint an even darker picture for local communities battling high cancer rates.

A public health concern‎ warning has been issued by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

The outbreak of measles cases continues to grow in Texas and in other states.

Explore the journey to a healthier lifestyle in Texas amidst obstacles like time constraints, financial barriers, and limited healthcare access.