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Most of Louisiana's swimmable beaches have advisories posted for high levels of bacteria. The Louisiana Department of Health has published a map.

According to recent data from the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), Louisiana ranks first in the country for the number of cases of chlamydia.

The popular south Louisiana vacation spot has topped the list for destinations with the cleanest air in the state.

The number of heat related deaths and illnesses are on the rise along with the temperature.

Many kids don't have the basics, and there is a way to help.

If you've ever wondered about the cleanliness of your favorite Louisiana restaurant, now you can know what the state inspectors know.

Several Louisiana beaches have advisories posted for swimmers this weekend. Here's the list of which ones do and which ones do not.

Some very popular beach locations in Louisiana have advisories posted for those who are wanting to swim. Here's what beaches are good and which ones you need to think about.

Several beaches in Louisiana have posted advisories for swimmers ahead of the Father's Day Weekend.

How clean is your favorite Louisiana restaurant? See what their most recent health inspection reveals.

About 15% of Louisiana's community water systems earned failing or just barely passing grades for safety. Did your town's water make the grade?

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

After a viral Facebook post accused a Youngsville Sonic Drive-In of numerous violations, the Louisiana Department of Health has now released an official inspection report.

There were almost 1400 health violations by Lafayette Parish restaurants in the month of August.

The presence of bacteria in unsafe amounts has closed all but two of Louisiana's twenty-four coastal recreational beaches for swimmers.

The Louisiana Department of Health is recommending that all extracurricular student activities be temporarily suspended across the state.

Kids aged 5-11 will be eligible to participate in Louisiana's Shot for 100 program as soon as the CDC authorizes the jabs.

Reports are saying that Louisiana Department of Health officials have revoked seven nursing home licenses from the owner, who sent residents to a Hammond-area warehouse to evacuate Hurricane Ida. After reports came out of four residents dying at the facility, an investigation into the conditions at the warehouse began.

Fifty Louisiana hospitals have formally requested assistance from the state to battle the influx of rising COVID case counts.

As COVID cases surge in Louisiana there is one common thread that seems to connect them all.