Graham Ulkins
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Baton Rouge, La.
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Baton Rouge General’s (BRG) new hospital and emergency room will soon be open in Ascension Parish.
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Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States.
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One study found that more than half of Americans expected Nov. 3 to be the most tense day of their lives so far.
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If you’re feeling some fear or anxiety due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some free resources launched in October could help you cope. One Baton Rouge area organization in particular has shifted gears to meet the needs of the community.
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Take a look at the national map and you’ll see Louisiana is an island among a sea of states seeing COVID-19 spikes. Based on previous patterns, state health leaders say that’s not a good sign, and they hope it’s not a sign of what’s to come this winter.
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A young breast cancer survivor has found a new way to fight the disease. Between treatments, Whitney Breaux recently launched a new campaign to help save lives.
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A Baton Rouge family is adjusting to life with a second set of identical twins. The rare birth surprised Erin and Jake Credo, but doctors at Woman’s Hospital say it’s not completely unheard of.
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There’s a spot in St. Francisville where continents and cultures converge. Behind three Japanese torii gates lies a beautiful garden that tells a uniquely American story.
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Researchers at Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge need 17 more young men to complete a study funded by the U.S. Department of Defense. The rigorous two-month experience pays $7,500 upon completion.
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, economic crisis, and civil unrest, more than 40% of Louisiana residents are now showing signs of depression, according to Louisiana’s chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).
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Breast and cervical cancer screenings dropped 94% in March in the United States, according to one study.
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Most people who test positive for COVID-19 survive, but that doesn’t mean they’re off the hook. Some could experience long-term physical or mental health effects.
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Watching the film Lost Bayou is a haunting journey. The story follows a struggling addict forced to reconnect with her estranged father aboard his secluded houseboat. She ends up making a chilling discovery that leads the pair deeper into the swamp.
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There’s something hidden in the sugarcane fields of West Baton Rouge Parish.
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You may not know his name, but chances are you've seen a photograph taken by Fonville Winans.
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Over 1% of young adults in Louisiana have tested positive for COVID-19.
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Three area blood banks are offering a free COVID-19 antibody test with any successful blood donation.
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The longtime president of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation just spent his 72nd birthday hooked up to a ventilator at Baton Rouge General. He has now been hospitalized for 57 days.
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Rama, a famed Thai restaurant tucked away near the Perkins Road Overpass, closed its doors as the company approached 40 years in business.
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There’s not always a reason to celebrate inside the COVID-19 ICU at Our Lady of the Lake, but this week was different.
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As we head into another quarantine weekend, there’s yet another reason to watch what you eat.
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Jill Rigby, of Manners of the Heart, joined 9News to demonstrate some crafts you and your family can do to celebrate Easter.
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Since the onset of the COVID-19 crisis, Louisiana’s statewide 211 network has answered a record-breaking number of calls about COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus.
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Firefighters were forced to break into storage units to contain the blaze.
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Non-clinical staff at Mary Bird Perkins - Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center put aside their desk jobs this week to make face masks. Their small assembly line produced 55 plastic face guards to be used inside the cancer center.
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Many physical therapy clinics are still open and treating patients recovering from surgery, but therapists also want to encourage people to stay active at home.
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As the global outbreak of COVID-19 puts a renewed focus on hand washing, a Baton Rouge mother says her routine at the sink is more important than ever.
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Gary Stewart believes the Zodiac Killer is his biological father. He lays out all of the compelling evidence in his best-selling book.
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Police are investigating the death of Ahmed Muhammad, 25.
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An LSU lab is on the front lines of an international crisis. Dr. Alexandra Noël is conducting a two-year research project funded by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to collect, measure, and evaluate information on the impact of vaping on the lungs.
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A study happening right now in Baton Rouge will eventually help United States soldiers all around the world. It's an intense two months, but there are some pretty big benefits for those who finish.
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Ochsner’s Eat Fit BR is challenging folks to give up alcohol for 40 days... with a bit of a twist.
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Thinking outside the box comes naturally to Dr. Kenny Civello. But, it’s what he’s putting in some boxes that helps patients diagnosed with heart failure.
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Pennington Biomedical is hosting a free wellness day for women on Saturday, Feb. 15 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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In January, it’s gyms that see the rush as millions resolve to get off the couch and onto the treadmill, but by February, many end up in physical therapy dealing with workout injuries.
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Woman’s Hospital is working to expand one of its most innovative programs that helps women with drug problems deliver healthy babies.
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Over 800 customers were without power in Ascension Parish Friday morning, including two campuses.
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Dozens of businesses and several volunteers helped give back to first reponders.
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Tavia Crumpler is not shy about her journey through colorectal cancer.
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A new study finds that seven chemicals commonly found in sunscreens can be absorbed into the bloodstream at levels exceeding safety thresholds, but experts say just because an ingredient is absorbed does not mean it’s unsafe.
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There’s no doubt that medical research saves lives, but there’s a problem with much of the data that scientists use: it doesn’t include enough information from minorities.
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One Baton Rouge carnival krewe literally takes its costumes to new heights every year. The Mystic Krewe of Apollo’s annual Bal Masque is known for larger than life creations that bounce down the runway.
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After losing her son to a drug overdose, a Baton Rouge mother is determined to help other families through their pain.
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A free, clinician-led eating support group will launch in Baton Rouge in the coming months. It will be funded with $14,000 raised in 2019 by Southern Smash, a program under The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness.
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Recent studies show that blood pressure can be lowered by following the DASH eating plan.
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Thirty years ago on Dec. 24, an explosion rocked the Exxon refinery in Baton Rouge.
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The holidays can get especially lonely for patients stuck in hospitals. These four-legged furry visits are making things a little easier.
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A Baton Rouge surgeon is on a mission to get her patients feeling better with the help of natural medicine. The legalization of CBD helped launch her new brand.