Health
12/5/2024
Thursday's Health Report: How to prevent pneumonia
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)
12/4/2024
Wednesday's Health Report: Scientists look to stop seizures using deep brain stimulation
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)
12/3/2024
Tuesday's Health Report: Safety first when decorating for Christmas
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)
12/2/2024
Monday's Health Report: Why treating pancreatic cancer is so difficult
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)
11/26/2024
Tuesday's Health Report: The health effects of falling asleep with the TV on
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.
"I (More)
11/22/2024
Friday's Health Report: Excess body weight can affect a patient's transplant journey
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)
11/21/2024
Thursday's Health Report: How hidden allergens in your home can make your fall allergies worse
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)
11/19/2024
Tuesday's Health Report: Reversing prediabetes
Posted 5:45 PM 11/19/2024 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE — According to the CDC, more than 38 million Americans have diabetes and another 98 million have prediabetes.
Experts see this as a growing problem.
"And we are not seeing this not only in the Western world, in the US, but we're also seeing it in the rest of the (More)
11/18/2024
Monday's Health Report: How to get better sleep
Posted 4:38 PM 11/18/2024 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE — How much sleep a person needs varies from person to person, however, there are some simple ways to get better sleep that apply to everyone
"Different people need different amounts of sleep, and on average, we can say most people need seven to eight hours," Mayo (More)
11/15/2024
Friday's Health Report: Managing stress from sporting events
Posted 4:47 PM 11/15/2024 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE — Experts say watching your favorite team on game day can be exciting, but it can also mentally take a toll on you.
"Being a sports fan and watching sports on TV or in person, can be incredibly stressful and anxiety-provoking. I think we as individuals often create such a (More)
11/14/2024
Thursday's Health Report: How less sunshine affects your mood and energy
Posted 5:37 PM 11/14/2024 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE — The end of daylight saving time earlier this month means getting used to it getting darker earlier in the evening.
Less sunshine can affect mood and level of energy.
"People can feel more tired with less light due to the neurochemical or brain hormonal changes (More)
11/13/2024
Wednesday's Health Report: Defeating decision fatigue
Posted 4:52 PM 11/13/2024 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE — One expert estimates the human brain makes upwards of 35,000 decisions every day. This can drain people’s energy, making even simple choices difficult.
Decisions like what to do for dinner, what to wear to work and whether there is time to get to the gym can add (More)
11/12/2024
Tuesday's Health Report: Impacts of cannabis use during pregnancy
Posted 4:50 PM 11/12/2024 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE — Experts are worried about how the most commonly used, federally illegal drug in the U.S. is affecting pregnancies.
Results from the 2020-2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health show more than 52 million people used cannabis at least once that year.
In the (More)
11/11/2024
Monday's Health Report: How to support veterans' mental health
Posted 4:06 PM 11/12/2024 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE—For many service members, Veterans Day can evoke many emotions, both good and bad.
It’s a day to honor their service, sacrifice and contributions to this country, but for some, it can be bittersweet.
"It becomes very, very personal for a lot of people (More)