Health

Insurance coverage for Wegovy and Zepbound is shrinking fast. Louisiana patients may now pay about $1,000 a month out of pocket—or stop treatment.

Louisiana cold snaps spark interest in a spicy NFL sock hack.

Louisiana is the only U.S. state with high flu activity. Doctors report a surge in cases over two weeks, and peak season is still weeks away.

A Louisiana task force is looking into possible solutions to Louisiana’s top-ranking STD rates, and they could suggest legislation.

Two Louisiana residents hospitalized after unlicensed botox injections caused severe botulism symptoms. State health officials warn against online vendors and non-medical settings.

Louisiana Walmart shoppers will see changes to store brands. Food dyes linked to hyperactivity removed by January 2027. Great Value reformulated with natural ingredients.

Parents urged to check car seats — free safety checks offered statewide.

Louisiana tops CDC wastewater monitoring as new variants cause distinctive throat symptoms. Get the latest on vaccine access and protection strategies for families.

With the recent uptick in cases involving the flesh eating bacteria along the gulf coast, medical professionals are warning people about eating raw seafood.

Louisiana ranks near last in WalletHub’s 2025 livability report, struggling in poverty and health but shining in food and friendliness.

A recent recall from Albertsons has many residents checking their pantry, especially if tuna salad is a staple for lunch.

if you snack on crackers there is a voluntary recall in the industry impacting Louisiana.

Stanley Cups may be all the rage, but health experts are warning that hidden bacteria in the lids and straws could turn your favorite tumbler into a germ trap. Learn what’s really lurking under the lid—and how to clean it before it makes you sick.

Louisiana's Medicaid costs are skyrocketing—and with potential federal cuts on the horizon, state officials are warning of major consequences for healthcare access.

As the sun rose over Baton Rouge, a family gathered in prayer for a beloved televangelist. Hope hangs in the balance, and the community stands united.

Louisiana residents pay more for healthcare than most Americans, yet outcomes remain among the worst. Here's what’s driving the costs—and what can be done.

Louisiana is one of seventeen states where a drug-resistant fungus is seeing the number of cases rise. We outline what you need to know.

A popular gas station drug known as “gas station heroin” has been recalled nationwide due to serious health risks. Here’s what Louisiana residents need to know.

The Louisiana Department of Health reports a spike in whooping cough cases and infant deaths—the worst surge in over three decades.

Just like the first case of the year last week, this new one comes out of the greater New Orleans area.