Health

On Monday, the CDC released a warning to U.S. healthcare facilities of a new threat concerning the drug-resistant fungus Candida auris.

One of the most beloved Louisianians is none other than Shaquille O'Neal. Shaq fans were recently worried about a picture of Shaq in the hospital.

A microscopic organism is creating a lot of issues for Louisiana residents in the form of diarrhea, nausea, and dehydration. Here's what doctors are recommending.

You can see it on the cars you can hear it in our voices, the pollen counts in Louisiana are making late winter feel as if it's early spring.

Mardi Gras in Louisiana can be fun but if you aren't paying attention it could lead to some serious and not-so-serious medical mishaps. Here are 11 of the most common.

More than 18,000 pounds of product is subject to this recall. Here's what you need to look for in your freezer and how to get your money back.

According to Consumer Safety Advocate Tamara Rubin, it seems that some of the KitchenAid Mixers attachments may contain lead in them.

Ever had the urge to stick your hand into a garbage disposal while it's on, or maybe suddenly drive into on-coming traffic? Take a deep breath, you're not alone.

Could drinking energy drinks cause men to lose their hair? A new study claims...yes.

Do the numbers 10-3-2-1-0 hold the key to you getting your best night's sleep? Those who have tried it say they do.

LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - While COVID-19, the flu, and even RSV (Respiratory syncytial virus) get a lot of attention during this time of year, there's a pesky and painful infection that has been causing issues for children and adults and could continue to do so in the upcoming months: the adenovirus...

Take a few ingredients you have around the house, toss them in your slow cooker, and add water. That's all you need to ease the symptoms of a cold or the flu.

A weight loss program developed at LSU has garnered national attention for its effectiveness and ease of use.

A Louisiana cardiac doctor explains what may have happened to Damar Hamlin during Monday Night Football.

The cold won't stop some people from getting outdoors, if you plan to brave the elements here's what you need to know about the dangers of unprecedented cold here in Louisiana.

Leach has been battling pneumonia for most of the college football season.

Finally a natural non-habit forming elixir you can get without a prescription that will put you in the mood to catch an entire night full of sleep.

Overall flu activity is more than 10 times higher nationwide when compared to the 2021-2022 flu season and has more than doubled over the past two weeks.

A favorite amenity of many resort hotels has come under fire with good reason from social media.

Keeping up with our mental and physical health should always be on our to-do lists, but sometimes that doesn't always happen when the holidays start approaching. A few local businesses want to help with that.