Centers for Disease Control

There has been a recent surge in reports of gastric related illnesses across the country. Louisiana is one of the hardest hit states.

A South Lake Tahoe camper tests positive for plague after flea bite. Health officials stress prevention measures for outdoor enthusiasts in California's endemic areas.

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

Major cruise lines that serve Louisiana ports have quietly made a change that many Louisiana guests find annoying. Until they understand why the change was made.

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.

Texas healthcare officials say there has been a surge in cases of walking pneumonia among the state's children. Here's what parents will want to know.

Louisiana healthcare officials say there has been a surge in cases of walking pneumonia among the state's children. Here's what parents will want to know.

How clean and safe are the cruise ships that sail out of Louisiana ports? The Centers for Disease Control has revealed the details on which boats are best.

10,000 fast food locations across the world have installed "lie detectors" in their bathrooms. Louisiana fast food workers should be expecting it here too.

According to recent data from the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), Louisiana ranks first in the country for the number of cases of chlamydia.

Texas is one of several states feeling the impact of the food recall and the listeria outbreak.

Louisiana and Texas residents are being urged to be on the lookout for a pest that's hard to see but can really damage and disfigure your skin.

Almost everyone in Louisiana has a connection to someone who either has or has been treated for cancer. These are the most diagnosed cancers in Louisiana.

Another "serious global health threat" has been found in Louisiana. Here is what's being done about Candida Auris a treatment-resistant fungus strain.

Two cities in Louisiana and four in Tennessee are in the Top 10 when it comes to seasonal flu case counts.

The Centers for Disease Control has added some popular tourist destinations to their "Very High" COVID risk list. Here are the latest additions.

Yes, kids can attend camp this year and yes, things will be a little but not a lot different.

State Health officials say more women than men are getting vaccinated in Louisiana. The reason why has nothing to do with discrimination.

Despite the advisory, schools will be open in Carencro today.

Lafayette's Mayor-President urges good judgment be included when planning family Thanksgiving events this weekend.