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Posted 5:58 PM 5/11/2026 by WBRZ Staff

Nearly 322,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in U.S. women in 2026.

Doctors say conflicting mammogram guidelines may be causing some women to delay getting screened.

While breast cancer mainly develops in middle-aged or older women, new cases in (More)

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Posted 5:22 PM 5/4/2026 by WBRZ Staff

Around 112,000 people in the U.S. are estimated to be diagnosed with invasive melanoma this year, and more than 8,500 are expected to die from the disease.

Doctors say catching it early makes a big difference, as this serious type of skin cancer is highly treatable when found in time.

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Posted 7:30 PM 4/30/2026 by WBRZ Staff

Experts say reaching for a glass of water first thing in the morning may be a better choice than coffee.

According to experts, the body loses a significant amount of water during sleep through breathing and sweating.

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Posted 5:24 PM 4/29/2026 by WBRZ Staff

Researchers are exploring whether a cancer therapy could one day offer a lasting treatment for autoimmune diseases.

Researchers believe there are between 80 and 150 autoimmune diseases, many of which are chronic and require one or more daily medications. They are also difficult to diagnose (More)

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Posted 5:23 PM 4/28/2026 by WBRZ Staff

Some headaches that last all day and resist treatments like medication may be caused by compressed nerves.

Often called trigger-site-induced headaches, this type of pain can be difficult to treat with standard options.

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Posted 6:01 AM 4/24/2026 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — This weekend is the American Heart Association's annual Capital Area Heart Walk.

The event aims to raise both money and awareness about heart disease and the risks it poses. 

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Posted 5:49 PM 4/20/2026 by WBRZ Staff

A new study suggests measuring cannabis use in units — similar to how alcohol is tracked — could help identify when use becomes risky.

Researchers published their findings in the journal Addiction after tracking the THC habits of more than 150 teens and young adults over a (More)

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Posted 6:21 PM 4/15/2026 by WBRZ Staff

A good mattress matters for sleep, but experts say a good pillow could be just as important.

A pillow that doesn't support your head well can cause muscle tension in your neck and shoulders, experts say. That tension can even lead to a headache in the morning.

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Posted 5:19 PM 4/14/2026 by WBRZ Staff

Bariatric surgery and GLP-1 medications like Wegovy and Zepbound are the two most effective ways to shed pounds.

A recent JAMA study shows both methods dramatically cut body fat with only moderate loss of muscle and other lean mass. However, women seem to lose significantly more lean body (More)

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Posted 5:11 AM 4/13/2026 by April Davis