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Posted 3:18 PM 12/20/2024 by Lauren Hawkins

BATON ROUGE — The Emerge Center offers therapy to children who may have communication challenges or autism spectrum disorder.

At the Center, there are numerous ways therapists work with the kids to overcome their challenges.

One of the biggest ways that help the kids is the (More)

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Posted 8:29 AM 12/13/2024 by Lauren Hawkins

BATON ROUGE - As one of the leading cheer academies in the city, BR Cheer Academy is dedicated to providing the best possible cheerleading experience. The academy is fully staffed with experienced coaches who work hard to make sure that the (More)

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Posted 4:45 PM 12/10/2024 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — It can be tricky coming up with a holiday gift for someone who may not need much. But you can buy a gift that can keep on giving. 

"Exercise is very important for older adults, um, to maintain (More)

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Posted 5:43 PM 12/9/2024 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Rates of stomach cancer among younger people are on the rise, which is why experts are encouraging everyone to learn the signs and symptoms.

"It used to be a cancer of old age, you know, 70s and 80s. But now I'm seeing 20-, 30-, 40-year-old people with cancer," Dr. (More)...

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Posted 5:19 PM 12/5/2024 by WBRZ Staff

Pneumonia cases are rising across the country and medical professionals want to raise awareness that there are different reasons responsible for the increase.

"When you look at the pneumonic cases that we are seeing in our ICUs are not necessarily a single, you know, bacteria or bug that (More)

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Posted 4:39 PM 12/4/2024 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — When there's a mystery, it's crucial to find a clue.

"We're looking for that brain signal fingerprint, if you will, that, yes, these are the right stimulation settings that are pushing the brain toward a state where seizures are less likely,” Mayo Clinic (More)

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Posted 4:40 PM 12/3/2024 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Many people are decorating their homes for the holidays this week. If you’re one of them, it’s important to keep safety in mind. 

"We see falls related to holiday decorating every (More)

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Posted 5:14 PM 12/2/2024 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Pancreatic cancer is tough to treat because it is usually diagnosed at an advanced stage.

One key treatment option is the Whipple procedure, a complex surgery with three approaches open, laparoscopic and robotic.

"Surgery is the only potentially curative (More)

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Posted 4:40 PM 11/26/2024 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — If you like to fall asleep with the TV on, you are not alone. 

Many people seem to have the same bedtime ritual, and there are reasons for that.

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Posted 4:39 PM 11/22/2024 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Obesity often plays a significant role in a patient's transplant journey. Excess body weight can contribute to type 2 diabetes and hypertension, which can cause harm to vital organs.

"Obesity can also lead to worsening or progression of kidney failure and worse outcomes (More)

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Posted 4:48 PM 11/21/2024 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — If your fall allergies are flaring up, hidden allergens in your home could be making your symptoms worse.

Experts say the first step to take is to stop any outdoor allergens from getting inside.

"So, it's definitely really important seasonally when patients are (More)