illness

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.

Stanley Cups may be all the rage, but health experts are warning that hidden bacteria in the lids and straws could turn your favorite tumbler into a germ trap. Learn what’s really lurking under the lid—and how to clean it before it makes you sick.

Those with children should be aware of what is spreading, and if not treated, kids can end up in the hospital or ICU.

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?

We have some important news for parents in Louisiana as a very contagious virus is spreading.

Louisiana is on another top ten list because of something negative. Here is what you need to know.

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), cases of norovirus have steadily increased over the last few weeks.

He waited one year before opening the wine bottles to make sure the solution was potent enough to help his ailing son.

In a Facebook post, he includes several pictures of dead ducks at Girard Park, and also videos of an obviously sick or injured duck.

Golden Nugget issued a statement on their Facebook page say they wish Mr. Kershaw a speedy recovery and that they would give ticketholders a refund.

A very popular food in our Louisiana diet has come under scrutiny by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Stomach flu. If you've got it here's the help you need and a little humor to help lighten your load. Oops, poor choice of words there. How about maybe this will help you feel better.

About a month ago, Kenny Rogers announced he was retiring after his current tour so he could focus more on his family. Now we've learned he's canceled or postponed a string of shows on this tour due to illness.

In this current economy, if you have a job you should be thankful. I'm sure most folks are, but workers sometimes have a strange way of showing it.

You may think staying indoors would be better for your lungs, but a new study finds Americans face the bulk of our health risks not from smoggy outside air — but from potentially toxic substances in our office air.