June is Men’s Health Month, local doctor providing free heart murmur screenings

June is National Men’s Health Month, and as we get closer to Father’s Day, it’s time to focus on the men in our lives that may be avoiding the doctor.
Men's health month

Health

More than 40 percent of Americans are overweight, according to researchers.
Pennington Biomedical aims to slash obesity rates by 2040

Great Health Divide

Millions of people live in areas where grocery stores are few and far between. Some struggle to...
Deserted: Access to healthy, fresh and affordable foods is elusive for millions who live in rural America

Great Health Divide

Millions of people live in areas where grocery stores are few and far between. Some struggle to...
Abandonado: El acceso a alimentos saludables, frescos y asequibles es difícil de acceder para millones de personas que viven en las zonas rurales de EE.UU.

News

Pennington Biomedical Research Center to become Louisiana's first mass vaccination site for...
Scientists learn more about methionine-restricted diet improving health without cutting calories
Louisiana lawmakers advance bill making it easier for nurse practitioners to practice without...

Louisiana lawmakers advance bill making it easier for nurse practitioners to practice without doctors

Updated: May. 24, 2021 at 2:07 PM CDT
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By Austin Kemker
The Stroke Care Pyramid

Stroke care accessibility in EBR is limited

Updated: May. 19, 2021 at 10:02 AM CDT
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By Cali Hubbard
Group pushing Congress to provide federal dollars to restaurants and small businesses across...

Supporting local during Small Business Week

Updated: May. 11, 2021 at 1:55 PM CDT
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By Cali Hubbard
Many people aren't getting the mental help they need.

Tips on how to deal with stress in your life during Stress Awareness Month

Updated: Apr. 22, 2021 at 12:22 PM CDT
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By Cali Hubbard
Many people aren't getting the mental help they need.

Hispanics face obstacles when it comes to seeking mental help

Updated: Apr. 15, 2021 at 8:32 PM CDT
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By Chris Rosato
Currently, Pfizer’s vaccine is the only one that the FDA has approved for teenagers age 16 or...

New initiative provides free rides for COVID-19 vaccines in East Baton Rouge Parish

Updated: Apr. 8, 2021 at 10:35 AM CDT
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By Breanne Bizette
Plants help mitigate climate change. The more carbon dioxide they absorb, the less CO2 remains...

Louisiana’s Climate Initiatives Task Force hopes to reduce emissions to net zero by 2050

Updated: Apr. 2, 2021 at 3:17 PM CDT
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By Hailey Auglair
attorney pushes new rehab program

New hope for rehab program and New Orleans lawyer

Updated: Mar. 31, 2021 at 10:34 PM CDT
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By Rob Masson
Plugging in an electric car

Six power companies announce plan to add electric vehicle fast chargers to connect Atlantic Coast, Midwest, Gulf Coast, Central Plains destinations

Updated: Mar. 16, 2021 at 3:19 PM CDT
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By Staff
Cindy Wonderful placed a barrier sign at the front of her property to prevent more tires from...

Adjacent BR neighborhoods provide evidence for health disparity thesis

Updated: Mar. 16, 2021 at 7:58 AM CDT
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By Samantha Morgan
Andrea James holds her baby daughter, Lexa, after she received a lifesaving treatment for SMA.

Newborn becomes youngest patient to receive lifesaving $2 million treatment

Updated: Mar. 10, 2021 at 9:37 AM CST
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By Elizabeth Vowell
HEALTHLINE: Experts now recommending colon cancer screenings begin at 45 rather than 50

Expert panel recommends colon cancer screening at age 45

Updated: Mar. 10, 2021 at 9:18 AM CST
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By Graham Ulkins