Gov. Edwards, Department of Health announce first two Shot At A Million winners

Gov. John Bel Edwards and the Louisiana Department of Health announce the first two Louisianans to be rewarded through the Shot At A Million program for going Sleeves Up against COVID-19
Gov. Edwards congratulates first two vaccine lottery winners

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More than 90 percent of Tucson families will receive full amount
Congressman holding town halls on child tax credit monthly payments

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Men's health month

June is Men’s Health Month - Baton Rouge study providing heart screenings at no cost

Updated: Jun. 16, 2021 at 6:22 AM CDT
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By Cali Hubbard
More than 40 percent of Americans are overweight, according to researchers.

Pennington Biomedical aims to slash obesity rates by 2040

Updated: Jun. 14, 2021 at 8:07 PM CDT
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By WAFB Staff
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

Updated: Jun. 14, 2021 at 4:05 PM CDT
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By Jill Riepenhoff, Daniela Molina, Jamie Grey and Lee Zurik
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.

Updated: Jun. 14, 2021 at 4:01 PM CDT
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By Jill Riepenhoff, Daniela Molina, Jamie Grey and Lee Zurik
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

Updated: Jun. 2, 2021 at 1:47 PM CDT
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By Cali Hubbard
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