Health

A parasite outbreak that started in May has now reached 31 states — and some of the foods linked to it are probably sitting in your fridge right now.

Eighty-six hospitalizations and counting, and nobody's pinpointed the source yet. This one's worth paying attention to, especially if you've been feeling off lately.

Louisiana ranks 8th best in the nation for hospital care with a 3.76 out of 5 CMS rating. Six Louisiana hospitals earned a perfect 5-star score in a new iFax study.

Vitalant's Race Against the Clock Blood Drive runs July 13–17 across Acadiana. Donate at 20+ locations in Lafayette, New Iberia, Opelousas, and more. Win a car or t-shirt.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has officially upgraded an ongoing Zapp's potato chip recall to a Class I recall, the agency's most serious designation.

A Gulf Coast fisherman never even went in the water — and still ended up in the hospital fighting a flesh-eating bacteria infection after a day of fishing off Cat Island.

A routine trip to the pharmacy just took a serious turn. GasX is under recall due to possible contamination — what you need to know.

As summer approaches, outdoor lovers in Louisiana need to stay sharp about one pesky little creature that's on the rise — ticks are no joke this season.

Picture this: you're in the grocery aisle, strawberries calling your name. But what’s really in that perfect red fruit? Let's take a closer look.

Imagine stepping into the forest and letting nature wash over you—this ancient practice could change the way we think about relaxation.

A new study reveals the top places in Louisiana where people go to relax, unplug, and do absolutely nothing.

As summer travel kicks off, there's a cautionary note about a well known virus making a comeback. Let’s talk about what that means for your travel plans.

Imagine pouring yourself a nice cup of coffee, only to find out it’s not what you expected. That’s the reality for some consumers right now.

The current strain of the flu is presenting one particular symptom that doctors say can be particularly concerning for those who fall ill.

You might think a dead bee is harmless, but just wait until you hear what can happen if you accidentally step on one.

A new fungal threat is lurking in Louisiana, and it’s not something to take lightly. Here’s what you should know to stay safe.

Louisiana is seeing some of the highest flu activity in the U.S., with doctors warning cases will continue rising into the new year.

Louisiana ranks third in U.S. physical inactivity, with high obesity and low activity levels, according to a new NiceRx health report.

Grammy-nominated blues singer and pianist Marcia Ball announced she’s retiring from touring after being diagnosed with ALS.

There has been a major recall of a popular cholesterol medication that is often prescribed in Louisiana. Over 140,000 bottles of the prescription medication is subject to an FDA recall.