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Dermatologist says red light therapy has benefits, but some should avoid it
Posted 5:10 AM 9/7/2026 by April Davis
CLEVELAND - Red light therapy ads and products are prevalent on social media, on TV, at the gym, and in the spa.
A Cleveland Clinic dermatologist says it can have some benefits. Research suggests that when done consistently, it may help with wrinkles and redness. It may also help some (More)
8/27/2026
FDA approves Rasonque for advanced pancreatic cancer patients in the US
Posted 5:23 PM 8/27/2026 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE — The FDA has approved a new drug for patients with advanced pancreatic cancer, with doctors calling it a turning point in treating the disease.
The once-daily oral pill, called Rasonque, is approved for metastatic pancreatic cancer patients who haven't found success with (More)
8/24/2026
World's smallest heart pump helps Ascension Parish coach, teacher survive surgery
Posted 10:53 AM 8/24/2026 by April Davis
GONZALES — A two-time Gonzales Middle School teacher of the year and coach is sharing his story about how early detection of heart issues and a small medical device helped him recover and get back to living an active life.
Reuben Ruiz, known as "Coach Boo" to his players, spent (More)
8/21/2026
FRIDAY HEALTH REPORT: Fall allergy season starts around Labor Day, doctors say to prepare now
Posted 5:36 PM 8/21/2026 by WBRZ Staff
Getting ahead of fall allergies before symptoms start is the key to managing the season, experts say.
"I usually tell my patients that fall allergy season starts right around Labor Day. So, when kids start going back to school, that is about the time that patients will start to feel more (More)
8/20/2026
LDH asks residents, visitors to avoid areas of Henderson Lake where harmful algae bloom has been observed
Posted 11:44 AM 8/20/2026 by WBRZ Staff
HENDERSON — The Louisiana Department of Health has asked residents and visitors to avoid areas of Henderson Lake where a blue-green algae bloom that produces harmful toxins has been observed.
The cyanobacteria bloom has been confirmed by satellite imagery. While some algae is (More)