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Posted 7:46 PM 9/11/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Despite the decades that have passed since the terror attacks of 9/11, first responders and survivors are still being impacted.

Hundreds of thousands were exposed to toxins that day and after.

It's a day of remembrance, but for some who lived through 9/11, there (More)

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Posted 9:23 PM 9/8/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — A new study looks at the effects of high blood pressure in children.

It found that kids with higher blood pressure at age seven were more likely to die from heart disease by midlife.

The risk was highest for kids with blood pressure readings in the top tenth (More)

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Posted 8:59 PM 9/5/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — With the Powerball jackpot getting closer to two billion dollars, the excitement is building, despite the extremely long odds of winning.   

If you're pumped about the Powerball jackpot, you're not alone!

The chances of winning the top prize are (More)

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Posted 6:59 PM 9/4/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — If you have been struggling as a parent to figure out the school lunch you send with your child each day, you have plenty of company.

Experts say there are a few simple guidelines to keep in mind.

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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)