Health

The FDA has announced a ban on Red 3, a controversial food dye linked to cancer. Find out how this decision will impact the snacks and candies loved in Louisiana.

The FDA is considering front-of-package labels for food products, aiming to combat diet-related illnesses. Here’s how it could affect Louisiana’s grocery shoppers.

Months after a deli meat recall affected Louisiana grocery stores, inspection records have revealed disturbing conditions, including “unidentified slime,” “green mold,” and “meat scraps” left on equipment.

Dive into the details of the alarming new dog illness sweeping through Texas.

Texas is seeing a sharp rise in whooping cough cases, with infants and unvaccinated individuals most at risk. Learn how to protect your family and prevent the spread.

Louisiana is seeing a sharp rise in whooping cough cases, with babies and unvaccinated individuals at greatest risk. Learn how to protect your family.

The Louisiana Department of Health reported Monday that the patient who was hospitalized with the first case of avian influenza, bird flu, in Louisiana and the United States passed away.

A possible FDA ban on Red 3 could mean major changes for popular snacks and candies in Louisiana. Learn why this dye is under scrutiny and what it means for you.

A precautionary advisory has been issued by a fresh vegetables and salad company for some of their washed and ready-to-eat broccoli florets distributed at Walmart stores in 20 states, including Louisiana.

Norovirus cases are spiking across Texas. Discover how to protect your family with these must-know tips and insights to stay healthy this winter.

Norovirus is spiking in Louisiana, with cases rising dramatically. Learn how to protect your family from this fast-spreading stomach virus.

Louisiana leads the U.S. in flu cases again this year. Learn how to protect yourself and loved ones from flu and RSV during this critical season.

Our holiday season is unlike any other because it starts in October with Halloween and doesn't wrap up until after Mardi Gras in February or March depending on where it falls that year. So while everyone else is starting their New Year's resolutions we are still indulging in all things sugar and fried. This means being tempted by unhealthy desserts, drinks, and meals is unavoidable for almost half the year

Before lighting that candle, learn how to stay safe this holiday season.

As for me, I appreciate the fact that some of these 'foods' aren't available or are out-and-out banned. In my opinion, some foods are potentially too dangerous and not worth the risk. Others are created or harvested in ways that seem so unethical, that consuming them seems beneath the dignity of otherwise caring, good-hearted people. Again, that's just my opinion.

Explore Lafayette's top low-carb dining spots. From keto options to low-carb pizzas, these restaurants offer healthy, flavorful meals for South Louisiana foodies.

I mean, this sounds like something one would do on accident. Well, it more certainly sounds like something I would do. I can't tell you how many times I've absent-mindedly put something in the refrigerator that didn't necessarily belong there.

If you live in Texas but want to travel abroad there are some countries that you should avoid, let's look at those countries and why you should avoid them.

With a major antidepressant recall underway, Louisiana patients are urged to check their prescriptions. Find out which medications and lots are affected.

Cancer has made its mark on Louisiana, leaving no one untouched by its impact. It seems that nearly everyone either knows someone who has battled cancer or has faced the harsh realities of the disease themselves.