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Posted 4:48 PM 7/26/2024 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Nearly half of cancer deaths in the United States are associated with preventable risk factors such as smoking and alcohol use.

Experts say it's never too late to make lifestyle changes to decrease your risk.

Smoked tobacco is strongly linked to cancer in almost (More)

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Posted 4:38 PM 7/24/2024 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Two people have died and dozens have gotten sick due to a listeria outbreak in several states.

Contaminated food in this recent outbreak may be linked to sliced meats at deli counters. Hot dogs in particular should be cooked to 165 degrees and fruits and vegetables (More)

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Posted 4:37 PM 7/23/2024 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Spending time in the water can be a great way to stay cool. It can also be a great way to stay in shape.

"Some of the spectacular health benefits of aqua therapy and swimming is that it's non-weight bearing, especially in our older population that may have more (More)

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Posted 2:27 PM 7/23/2024 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — A 21-hour operation transplanted a donor larynx in a 59-year-old patient with cancer and hampered the ability to talk, swallow and breathe. 

Fifteen years of research prepared the Mayo Clinic to (More)

Posted 4:46 PM 7/17/2024 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Most energy drinks contain stimulating ingredients in addition to high amounts of caffeine, which are not regulated by the FDA.

Researchers have looked into the risks of consuming energy drinks by people with genetic heart issues.

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Posted 4:43 PM 7/16/2024 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Sunglasses are not just a fashion accessory; they can also be a necessity.

Picking the right pair can provide crucial protection for your eyes.

"So it's so important to protect your eyes from the sun because it increases your risk of cataracts, macular (More)

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Posted 2:31 PM 7/23/2024 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — It is not a topic most like to talk about, but the discomfort and urinary leakage many experience after pregnancy due to a weakened pelvic floor is an important conversation to be having.

Four weeks after giving birth, Nicole Lukens started feeling pressure in her (More)

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Posted 2:30 PM 7/23/2024 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — An 88-year-old former bodybuilder is still pumping iron and is a true inspiration to all fitness junkies.

The gym is where Jim Cothran feels most at home. He’s there three times a week, in fact.

"I enjoy it. Some days I do legs, some days I do chest. Some (More)

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Posted 4:45 PM 7/10/2024 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — It's a rare procedure, but a man in Massachusetts is the third person, in the U.S. to undergo a total larynx transplant.

It allows him to speak again after cancer threatened to take that ability from him forever.

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Posted 4:59 PM 7/9/2024 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Seven to nine hours of sleep a night is recommended for adults. But sometimes you can get the right amount of sleep and still wake up feeling tired.

If you get enough sleep but can't kick the morning grogginess, there may be a reason—something known as a (More)

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Posted 4:44 PM 7/8/2024 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Cleft lip and cleft palate affect thousands of babies every year, according to the CDC. But there are ways to reduce risk.

It happens when a baby's lip or mouth doesn't fully form during pregnancy. A cleft lip is an opening in a baby's upper lip and a cleft palate is in (More)

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Posted 4:45 PM 7/5/2024 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Uterine cancer is the most diagnosed gynecologic cancer in America, and despite advances in cancer research and treatments, death rates continue to rise, especially among Black women.

"She was the most outgoing, caring person in the world,” Brenton Webb, whose (More)

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Posted 4:40 PM 7/4/2024 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — From bottle rockets to aerial fireworks, Fourth of July fun can turn dangerous in an instant if the explosive devices aren't properly used.

"We know that there's still way too many injuries and deaths associated with fireworks,” Alex Hoehn-Saric, the chair of the (More)

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Posted 5:14 PM 7/3/2024 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Nearly 300,000 cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed in 2024, According to the American Cancer Society.

Treatments include chemotherapy, hormone therapy, immunotherapy, targeted drug therapy, radiation and robotic surgery. Experts say advancements in robotic (More)

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Posted 4:44 PM 7/2/2024 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Picnics can be great during summertime — especially with Independence Day just around the corner. But you need to make sure the heat does not spoil your food.

It is important to pay attention to how much you are preparing, especially when it comes to burgers and (More)

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Posted 4:38 PM 7/1/2024 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — A hemangioma is a bright red birthmark that shows up in the first or second week of life. It looks like a rubbery bump and is made of extra blood vessels in the skin.

While they're technically tumors, parents shouldn't let that name or their stark appearance worry (More)

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Posted 4:43 PM 6/28/2024 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Hip issues are often thought of as something older people deal with. But they can be present at birth.

Some of these conditions are caught and corrected early, but not all.

Hip dysplasia is a condition where the ball and socket of the joint don't fit together (More)

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Posted 5:18 PM 6/27/2024 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — if you notice your hair or skin tends to feel more dry after swimming at the pool, chlorine is likely to blame. Experts say it is a very common problem.

"Chlorine is a great product for your pool because it helps disinfect it, right? So, it keeps bacterial counts down (More)