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Posted 9:29 PM 9/3/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE - Health experts believe many American adults are not getting enough fiber in their diets, according to U.S. Guidelines.

Fiber is found in plant-based foods such as whole grains, vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds and nut butters.

Anyone planning to add more fiber to their diet say it's best to add a little at a time to avoid cramping and other gastrointestinal issues.

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Posted 7:56 AM 9/2/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Woman's Hospital is offering 3D mammograms at locations across the capital region starting this week.

The Woman’s Hospital mobile mammography coach wants to make the service more accessible, a release said. This is the (More)

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Posted 7:02 PM 9/1/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — The age of your heart may be even older than your actual age; it is a measure of your risk for potential heart problems.

A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association: Cardiology reveals that many adults have hearts that function like they belong to (More)

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Posted 6:33 PM 8/27/2025 by Joe Collins

NEW ORLEANS — Two people have died after eating Louisiana oysters infected with the  (More)...

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Posted 6:34 PM 8/22/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — You have probably seen recent headlines or social media posts about microplastics.Understanding the concerns begins with knowing what they are.

"Both microplastics and nanoplastics are the byproducts of plastic breakdown in the environment. You can think of (More)

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Posted 5:45 PM 8/20/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Experts say it's normal for kids to not want to leave for school from time to time. However, when it becomes a pattern, there may be an underlying issue.

"Maybe it's that they're not fitting in at school, they're experiencing bullying or just nervous about socializing (More)

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Posted 4:46 PM 8/18/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Fall allergy season is right around the corner.

Many will be reaching for a tissue sooner than you’d think.

Fall allergies typically kick in around Labor Day and last through the first lengthy cold snap.

Doctors recommend starting allergy medications (More)

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Posted 6:39 AM 8/15/2025 by Lauren Hawkins

BATON ROUGE - Ever wanted to try yoga, but don't know where to start? Or looking to up your Warrior Two? Well, Brittnee Castile is your girl.

As a ten-year yoga master, Castile specializes in helping people deepen their yoga positions and stretches. This can be helpful for an athlete (More)

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Posted 4:04 PM 8/13/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — The number of Louisiana residents infected with a flesh-eating bacteria has increased since the Louisiana Department of Health's last report.

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Posted 4:43 PM 8/12/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — People dealing with high blood pressure may benefit from a household air purifier.

That is according to a new study of more than 150 adults living near highways.

Some of the participants were given high-efficiency particulate air, or HEPA, purifiers. Others were (More)

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Posted 5:16 AM 8/8/2025 by John Pastorek

ZACHARY — Zachary's healthcare infrastructure is getting a major update in the fall when the new-and-improved Lane Regional Medical Center opens. 

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Posted 4:49 PM 8/5/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — With many high school football teams practicing in the summer heat and humidity, the risk for dehydration is very real.

No matter the sport, athletes need to be very conscious of getting enough fluids.

"Hydration is a big part of your performance. You need to be (More)