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Dermatologist says red light therapy has benefits, but some should avoid it

Posted 5:10 AM 9/7/2026 by April Davis

CLEVELAND - Red light therapy ads and products are prevalent on social media, on TV, at the gym, and in the spa.

A Cleveland Clinic dermatologist says it can have some benefits. Research suggests that when done consistently, it may help with wrinkles and redness. It may also help some (More)

8/27/2026

FDA approves Rasonque for advanced pancreatic cancer patients in the US

Posted 5:23 PM 8/27/2026 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — The FDA has approved a new drug for patients with advanced pancreatic cancer, with doctors calling it a turning point in treating the disease.

The once-daily oral pill, called Rasonque, is approved for metastatic pancreatic cancer patients who haven't found success with (More)

8/24/2026

World's smallest heart pump helps Ascension Parish coach, teacher survive surgery

Posted 10:53 AM 8/24/2026 by April Davis

GONZALES — A two-time Gonzales Middle School teacher of the year and coach is sharing his story about how early detection of heart issues and a small medical device helped him recover and get back to living an active life.

Reuben Ruiz, known as "Coach Boo" to his players, spent (More)

8/21/2026

FRIDAY HEALTH REPORT: Fall allergy season starts around Labor Day, doctors say to prepare now

Posted 5:36 PM 8/21/2026 by WBRZ Staff

Getting ahead of fall allergies before symptoms start is the key to managing the season, experts say.

"I usually tell my patients that fall allergy season starts right around Labor Day. So, when kids start going back to school, that is about the time that patients will start to feel more (More)

8/20/2026

LDH asks residents, visitors to avoid areas of Henderson Lake where harmful algae bloom has been observed

Posted 11:44 AM 8/20/2026 by WBRZ Staff

HENDERSON — The Louisiana Department of Health has asked residents and visitors to avoid areas of Henderson Lake where a blue-green algae bloom that produces harmful toxins has been observed. 

The cyanobacteria bloom has been confirmed by satellite imagery. While some algae is (More)

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