Health

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.

Country singer Mark Chesnutt was hospitalized before his Baton Rouge concert with Alabama’s “Roll On II Tour.”

Louisiana ranks 48th for health and wellness in 2025, with high obesity, low life expectancy, and poor outdoor access dragging down the Bayou State.

This bug is being found across Louisiana and Texas, and officials are warning residents that the kissing bug can spread a deadly parasitic infection.

Louisiana ranks 5th in the U.S. for smoking and COPD, with 15.7% of adults smoking and 8.7% battling chronic lung disease.

A voluntary recall has been issued for several popular hand soaps across the country. The reason for the recall could be life-threatening.

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The Louisiana Department of Health has posted new advisories for our state's beaches and waterways. Doctors say there has been an increase in cases of flesh-eating bacteria cases across the state.

With 20 mobile donation units roaming Acadiana, giving blood just got a lot easier—and tastier, too!

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.

The Food and Drug Administration has announced a juice recall over botulism concerns. Here's what Louisiana residents need to know about the recalled products.

The folks at WalletHub have released their report on 2025's Most Overweight and Obese Cities in the U.S. and Lafayette, Louisiana is towards the top.

Sadly, this comes as a shock to virtually no one.

Louisiana ranks 46th in youth obesity in the U.S., with 35.6% of children aged 10 to 17 classified as obese or overweight.

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?

Louisiana healthcare officials say there has been a surge in cases of walking pneumonia among the state's children. Here's what parents will want to know.

Two major cruise lines that serve Louisiana ports have made major changes to their onboard smoking policy. Let us clear the air for you.

Opelousas General Health Systems Foundation is Painting the Town Pink to help those who can't afford mammograms. Here's how they are Shaking out the Good Stuff.

The Food and Drug Administration is warning Louisiana homemakers of an issue with your recent purchases of fresh eggs. They've issued a recall.