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Louisiana and Texas residents are being urged to be on the lookout for a pest that's hard to see but can really damage and disfigure your skin.

Almost everyone in Louisiana has a connection to someone who either has or has been treated for cancer. These are the most diagnosed cancers in Louisiana.

Another "serious global health threat" has been found in Louisiana. Here is what's being done about Candida Auris a treatment-resistant fungus strain.

Two cities in Louisiana and four in Tennessee are in the Top 10 when it comes to seasonal flu case counts.

The Centers for Disease Control has added some popular tourist destinations to their "Very High" COVID risk list. Here are the latest additions.

According to reports, the Centers for Disease Control has announced that vaccinated teachers and students no longer need to wear masks inside of school. While they loosen the guidance on masks inside, the CDC still advises that students distance while in school.

Yes, kids can attend camp this year and yes, things will be a little but not a lot different.

State Health officials say more women than men are getting vaccinated in Louisiana. The reason why has nothing to do with discrimination.

Despite the advisory, schools will be open in Carencro today.

Lafayette's Mayor-President urges good judgment be included when planning family Thanksgiving events this weekend.

November could be the earliest cruise ships would be allowed to operate in U.S. waters according to a new edict from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The CDC suggests you get your seasonal flu shot before the end of October.

The earliest cruise ships can set sail is now the first of October.

As more is learned about COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it is believed to spread mainly from person-to-person and not as much through other ways, like touching surfaces.

The CDC has added six new symptoms to the list of what to look for in regard to the coronavirus.

The change in guidance from the CDC seeks to quell the spread of the virus among large groups.

The hack offers students a visual reminder of how clean their hands actually are or aren't.

It's suggested that you contact your cruise line directly for rebooking or refunds.

While seasonal flu has lessened its grip on the nation, flu activity remains particularly high around the college towns of Lafayette and Monroe.

A letter from the Superintendent's office detailing concerns and precautions over the virus was sent out to students and faculty yesterday.