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6/6/2025
Friday's Health Report: It's important to understand the dangers of West Nile Virus
Posted 4:42 PM 6/6/2025 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Department of Health is reminding everyone to protect themselves against mosquito bites and West Nile Virus.
Mosquito-activity increases in the warmer months. Make no mistake, they are out to get you.
“Mosquitoes need to blood feed to obtain (More)
6/5/2025
Thursday's Health Report: LDH aims to reduce opioid deaths in pregnant women and young moms
Posted 4:43 PM 6/5/2025 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Department of Health announced a new campaign aiming to lower fatality rates for pregnant women and young moms.
Project M.O.M., which stands for Maternal Overdose Mortality, brings awareness to accidental opioid overdose, which is the leading cause of (More)
6/4/2025
Wednesday's Health Report: Learn early Alzheimer's signs during Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month
Posted 4:41 PM 6/4/2025 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE — June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month.
More than seven million Americans ages 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's right now and the Alzheimer’s Association says 14 million Americans in that age group are expected to be living with the disease by (More)
6/3/2025
Tuesday's Health Report: Sleep experts say bedtimes are still important for kids during summer break
Posted 4:40 PM 6/3/2025 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE — With school out for the summer, some parents may adjust bedtimes to allow kids to stay up later.
Sleep experts say that may not be a good idea.
"I think a little relaxation in the summer is totally fine and warranted for all the hard work your kids have been (More)
6/2/2025
Monday's Health Report: Doctors recommend chronic lymphocytic leukemia patients get personalized treatment
Posted 4:43 PM 6/2/2025 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE — Chronic lymphocytic leukemia, also known as CLL, is one of the most common forms of blood cancer in adults.
The way it progresses can vary widely from person to person, meaning creating a treatment plan tailored to each patient’s needs to essential.
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Tuesday's Health Report: Pediatric doctor shares tips for parents to address picky eaters
Posted 5:02 PM 5/27/2025 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE — Good nutrition is important to help children grow up healthy and strong, but getting kids to eat and enjoy new foods is not always easy.
Most times, being a picky eater is a normal part of growing up.
Many young children go through periods of preferring certain (More)
5/21/2025
Wednesday's Health Report: Processed foods, alcohol, caffeine could contribute to anxiety
Posted 4:44 PM 5/21/2025 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE — If you find yourself feeling more anxious after eating certain types of foods, you are not alone.
Experts say it can be very common.
"We know that our mood is affected by what we eat. Certain foods have been proven to increase levels of anxiety. And those are not (More)
5/20/2025
Tuesday's Health Report: Blood pressure, glucose levels important signs to monitor to prevent strokes
Posted 4:47 PM 5/20/2025 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE — A stroke results from a blocked or torn blood vessel that decreases blood flow to the brain. In the U.S., stroke is a leading cause of death and disability.
"Because about 80% of all strokes are preventable, we really focus on prevention," neurologist Stephen English (More)
5/15/2025
Thursday's Health Report: Why you should consume less ultra-processed foods
Posted 10:11 PM 5/15/2025 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE — Seed oils have received a lot of attention lately, with many people on the internet saying to avoid them altogether.
Before you clear out your kitchen cabinets, there are various factors to consider.
"The bigger picture is looking where these seed oils are found. (More)...
5/23/2025
GET 2 MOVING: Water Skiing
Posted 6:34 AM 5/23/2025 by Lauren Hawkins
ZACHARY - One of the only areas solely dedicated to water skiing in Louisiana is in Zachary. Bennett's Boat and Ski offers lessons to those interested in the sport.
Whether you're just a beginner or training to go pro, coaches at Bennett's are well-equipped with experience and knowledge to (More)
5/14/2025
Wednesday's Health Report: How to stop mental health shame
Posted 7:05 PM 5/14/2025 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE — It's estimated that more than one in five U.S. adults live with mental illness, but health officials say only about half receive treatment.
It's a crucial key to overall well-being, but oftentimes people don't prioritize mental health like they would physical (More)
5/13/2025
Tuesday's Health Report: The dangers of lead poisoning and how to prevent it
Posted 4:38 PM 5/13/2025 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE — Lead can be found in the air, the soil and even the water, and exposure to it is harmful to everyone, especially children.
"There is no safe amount of lead,” neurosurgeon Dr. Sanjay Gupta said.
Gupta says that lead does leave the body after exposure, but it (More)
5/12/2025
Monday's Health Report: New at-home cervical cancer test could help encourage more regular tests
Posted 4:40 PM 5/12/2025 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE — The first at-home device that can detect cervical cancer has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Experts hope it'll encourage more women to get screened.
It's called the Teal Wand and users of the device collect their own sample and send it off to a (More)
