Health

Louisiana has one of the highest smoking rates in the United States.

Pulmonary embolism can be life-threatening and affects around one in 1,000 people in the U.S. every year.

Health experts list physical activity as one of the top, if not the top factor, for promoting healthy aging.

One in 10 babies are born prematurely, before 37 weeks of pregnancy.

Be cautious and understand that Medicare is never going to call you on the phone.

Lupus is a chronic, inflammatory autoimmune disease that mainly affects the skin, joints, kidneys and blood cells.

When a patient reaches advanced heart failure, medications no longer work; that’s why it’s vital to catch the problem early.

Everyone ages, however, some better than others. Now researchers are looking into what’s behind the disparities and how to promote healthy aging for everyone.

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America said more than 800 buildings and landmarks in Baton Rouge will be lit up in teal Thursday, Nov. 3.

Millions of colonoscopies are performed in the U.S. each year, but a new study is leaving people wondering whether or not they should get the procedure.

Almost 3,000 Americans were sickened with West Nile in recent years, and about 2,000 Americans are diagnosed with malaria every year.

About one in every eight women will develop breast cancer during her life.

Lane Regional Medical Center and Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center announced plans to better share electronic medical records.

The PrismRA test is covered by some insurance companies.

Louisiana is ranked second in the nation for the most expensive health insurance premiums.

Although we always hope for a healthy child, Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital is there when it comes to caring for and treating Louisiana’s children.

Recovery is quicker than ever before.

Through every diagnosis, treatment, and recovery Leblanc says the people at the Children’s Hospital made what could be a scary experience a positive one.

There are more than 32 million people, including children, who have food allergies in the U.S.

The Louisiana Department of Health will host a flu vaccination clinic on Wednesday, Oct. 26.

It’s Crunch time! Families and classrooms across the Capital City are already suiting up and preparing for Halloween festivities.

Go Baby Go was founded at the university of Delaware, but there are several chapters around the country.

Many parents said they have questions about when a child’s fever should require a trip to the doctor’s office.

The scientists say with no need for internet connection, the AI would also work in space, where no AI technology has gone before.

Ochsner said the 2,485-square-foot clinic came at a cost of more than $1 million to build.

The type of blood you have running through your veins can impact your chances of getting cancer, having a stroke or catching COVID!

For many people living with epilepsy or movement disorders, like Parkinson’s and Tourette’s syndrome, brain surgery becomes the only treatment option. Now, scientists are working on a new, non-invasive way to remove the faulty brain cells triggering those conditions.

A new study reveals some surprising findings about ADHD drugs’ effectiveness.

Approximately 1.8 million people will be told they have cancer in 2022.

The newest subvariant strain of COVID-19 is spreading through the United States and is now the cause of most cases.