There are a lot of illness - causing microbes out there. Taking the time to wash your hands properly goes a long way toward keeping those nasty cooties at bay...
We're facing triple - digit heat indices this week in Acadiana, and as its only the beginning of July, we could be facing even more brutal heat and humidity.
The CDC's warning about the dangers of the 'kissing' bug have been making the rounds on the Internet and is one of the few things online you should trust.
State health officials say the risk of contracting West Nile virus is expected to rise as water from recent flooding across south Louisiana recedes. The year started off relatively slowly in terms of the number of cases. However, that's where the good news stops.