November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Just under 230,000 people will be diagnosed with lung cancer this year, according to the American Association for Cancer Research.
With only days left in her battle with breast cancer, Baton Rouge native Whitney Brooks is sharing her story in hopes other women will learn from her experience.
Louisiana veteran Dustin Inglehart and 988 crisis line leaders discuss new research linking extreme heat to rising suicide-related calls, and why reaching out early matters.
From chips and snack cakes to drink mixes and pudding, many popular processed foods contain additives used to enhance color, sweetness, texture, or shelf life.
A 15-year-old Simsboro teen is making history as the first person in Louisiana and the fourth in the world to receive a treatment for Stage 3 Type 1 diabetes at the Diabetes Care Center in West Monroe.
Gov. Jeff Landry, joined by leaders from the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) and Louisiana Economic Development (LED), announced the Rural Tech Catalyst Fund.
Woman’s Hospital is testing a wearable monitor by the company Baymatob designed to detect warning signs of postpartum hemorrhage before a crisis happens.
An emergency room nurse who has spent more than 13 years caring for patients at Baton Rouge General is now fighting a brain tumor, and his colleagues are rallying to support him.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to acknowledge potential struggles and prioritize well-being. For many parents, experts say, that can be especially hard.
Louisiana lawmakers are considering expanding Medicaid coverage of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic to include patients with obesity, not just those with diabetes.
Anyone newly diagnosed, experiencing symptoms, caring for someone who has Parkinson’s, or is interested in learning more information is encouraged to attend.
Mission for Movement, is working to bring awareness to the disease and will host a free Parkinson's screening event on Friday, March 27, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the ExxonMobil YMCA, located at 7717 Howell Blvd.
Heart disease is no longer just a concern for older Americans. Cardiovascular disease is now affecting people in their 20s and 30s—much sooner than in previous years.
The Southeastern Louisiana University scientist who discovered alarming levels of toxic chemicals in Lake Maurepas was abruptly removed from her research position this week without explanation.
As New Orleans prepares for Jazz Fest, doctors warn that incoming travelers and falling measles vaccination rates could lead to an outbreak in Louisiana.
