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Posted 5:45 PM 10/27/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Endometriosis is when tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside of the uterus. A lack of knowledge about the condition often leads to a delayed diagnosis.

"The first time I even heard the word endometriosis was when I was 21 years old," Leslie Patriarco, a (More)

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Posted 5:36 PM 10/24/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE - Patients with breast cancer now have more options when it comes to radiation treatments.

The goal is to remove any remaining cancer cells following chemotherapy or surgery.

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Posted 5:49 PM 10/20/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — When it comes to staying sharp as we get older, many factors can play a role. One of the biggest is what we eat. Doctors say it is especially important to get enough protein.

"Protein is one of the macronutrients that we need to maintain muscle. And there's research (More)

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Posted 9:54 PM 10/17/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — With school, homework and extracurricular activities, a child's day can fill up fast.

That is why it is important for parents to watch for signs that their children may be getting overwhelmed.

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Posted 9:25 PM 10/14/2025 by WBRZ Staff

Dense breast tissue is extremely common in women, but it can make it more challenging to detect breast cancer with a mammogram. Officials say that in these instances, an MRI could be an option.

"The first thing to know if you get notified is that dense breast tissue is completely normal," (More)

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Posted 6:35 PM 10/7/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE - A lesser known breast cancer known as lobular breast cancer is on the rise in the United States.

It's not as known because officials say the short-term prognosis tends to be very good. However, Rebecca Seigal with the American Cancer Society says if there's a delayed (More)

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Posted 7:01 PM 10/6/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — RSV can be dangerous, even deadly, for those who are more vulnerable, babies in particular.

Right now, in the U.S., RSV activity is low, but October is when the virus typically starts spreading, and it's dangerous to those who are most vulnerable.

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Posted 6:07 AM 10/3/2025 by Lauren Hawkins

LIVINGSTON — Looking for a way to connect with nature on a deeper level while finding zen? Old Rusty Gate Farm is the perfect spot. 

Offering outside yoga and goat soap-making classes, Old Rusty Gate Farm's programs also have farm animals from cows to pigs there to keep you (More)

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Posted 9:21 PM 10/2/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Chemotherapy is an effective way to treat several types of cancer, but there are many potential side effects.

It can include a change in a patient's sense of taste.

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Posted 3:56 AM 10/1/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Young athletes are not always quick to recognize concussion symptoms, and some may even hide or downplay what they are feeling so they can keep playing. 

"Normally, people will experience headaches, dizziness, blurred vision, sometimes some nausea (More)