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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)...

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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)

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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)

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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)

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Posted 4:43 PM 5/9/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — As we celebrate moms this weekend, there may be a scientific explanation for what is known as a mother's intuition.

It's a phenomenon described as an awareness in a mother's gut as to what their child is feeling, thinking, doing or sometimes when there's a danger. And (More)

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Posted 6:25 AM 5/9/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — The United States has hit a milestone of more than 1,000 cases of measles already this year. Almost all are among people who have not been vaccinated.

That's based on data from the CDC and state health departments.

Many cases are related to an outbreak in West (More)

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Posted 4:39 PM 5/7/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — May is National Trauma Awareness Month, and falls are the number one cause of non-fatal injuries among children up to 14 years old in the United States.

Each year, more than two million children are seen in the emergency department in the U.S. because of fall-related (More)

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Posted 4:45 PM 5/6/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Lower back pain is common. It is the leading cause of disability in the United States. Up to 80 percent of people will experience it at some point in their lives.

From overdoing it at the gym to sitting at your desk all day, you can strain your back from doing too (More)

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Posted 6:26 PM 5/5/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — There are many reasons your child may have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep.

One you may not have considered? Their night-light. That little source of light can be pretty disruptive.

"Nightlights can significantly impact the child's sleep, but it really (More)

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Posted 10:31 AM 5/2/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Whooping cough cases are on the rise in Louisiana, mirroring national trends, the Louisiana Department of Health said Friday.

According to LDH, 164 cases were reported in the (More)

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Posted 4:50 PM 5/1/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — From flashy words to health claims, food labels can be deceiving. That is why it is important to take a closer look at what you are buying at the grocery store.

"The best thing you can do is turn your product around and get the information you need from the nutrition (More)

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Posted 4:47 PM 4/29/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — It can be a tough topic to tackle, but preparing children for puberty is critical, and experts say hearing about it from parents, not just peers, makes a huge difference.

"Nothing is scarier than something that you may not be ready for,” Jay Lee, a board member (More)

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Posted 4:51 PM 4/25/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day around the country and here in Louisiana. It’s the perfect (More)

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Posted 4:49 PM 4/24/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — April is Autism Acceptance Month and many families still have to wait months before they can get their child into a specialist to be diagnosed.

“On average, parents suspect something is wrong with their child's development at about a year of age. However, the (More)

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Posted 8:22 AM 4/24/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE - April is National Donate Life Month, which aims to bring awareness about the importance of organ donation.

Around four and a half Americans are diagnosed with chronic liver disease each year. A transplant may be needed when the liver can no longer function.

The liver (More)

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Posted 4:51 PM 4/22/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE - The annual Prescription Drug Take Back Day will take place at the Baton Rouge Police Department headquarters on Saturday.

The event, which is hosted by the Drug Enforcement Administration, allows volunteers to collect prescription drugs and over the counter medicine.

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Posted 4:38 PM 4/21/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Student-athletes in middle and high school can go to the Elite Training Complex on Burbank Drive for free physicals next weekend.

The Ochsner Andrews Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute at the Elite Training Complex will offer free physicals on Saturday, May 3 (More)