Sunlight contains ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which causes premature aging of the skin, wrinkles, cataracts, and skin cancer.

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) announced Tuesday, December 18 that the Louisiana Office of Public Health is investigating an outbreak of Hepatitis A virus (HAV) infections.

Well visits are beneficial at any age. When you see your doctor regularly, they are able to spot potential health issues before they become a problem. These routine well visits should start as soon as 2 to 5 days after birth according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.

A state senator’s controversial comments linking vaccines to abortion fetuses and autism had medical professionals reassuring the public that vaccines are safe.

While drug-resistant bacteria are on the rise across the globe, one SWLA doctor said it isn't a big issue in the Lake Area.

The FDA announced Friday it approved the first generic nasal spray meant to treat opioid overdoses.

Thirteen people in seven states have been sickened with salmonella since January, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday, adding the source of this outbreak is believed to be Jensen Tuna Inc.'s frozen raw ground tuna.

A Sulphur mom says there is no handicap accessible playground equipment in any of the city’s parks.

Is that snake venomous?

The contamination could specifically be semi-transparent plastic, says USDA.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is sounding the alarm about a recall of Hunt’s Tomato Paste No Salt Added six ounce cans due to the potential presence of mold.

Louisiana plans to launch a new program to give more Medicaid patients access to a life saving Hepatitis C treatment they could not previously afford.

Yelp launched a new health feature so users can not only eat well, but ensure their food safety in Louisiana.

The Dept. of Health announced a new partner that aims to provide unrestricted access to the antiviral medication.

CHRISTUS Health announced that hospitals in Texas and Louisiana is not accepting Cigna commercial insurance after the hospital group and the insurance company failed to come to terms on financial compensation.

Tulane researchers study photoacoustic imaging to identify preeclampsia.

Another ArkLaTex school system has announced school closures due to flu.

The syrup has the potential to be contaminated with Bacillus cereus/Bacillus circulans.

For the past several weeks, popular blood pressure medications have been recalled and just days ago, another batch was added to the list, but experts say don’t make any sudden changes to your health plan just yet.

Five Medicaid recipients in Louisiana have been arrested on charges related to welfare fraud, Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry announced Wednesday, Mar. 20.

This is the eighth recall.

A Tennessee woman says Vanderbilt University Medical Center operated on the wrong kidney during her surgery in what federal officials call a "never event"

Some patients with advanced metastatic colorectal cancer may be affected.

"It’s a very slow growing cancer, it’s the second leading cancer that causes death in the U.S."

43 lots in total have been recalled.

The store has received eight reports of the glass lid cracking or shattering, including one report of an eye injury.

Symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever.

Students in a Southwest Arkansas school district will not return to school until March 25.

The severe flu strain that's now predominant may mean a second wave of outbreak is coming.

LSU’s AgCenter has released a statement after allegations were made by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) that they’re violated the state’s medical marijuana law.

This is the third recall in one week.

According to the Academy of General Dentistry, up to 80 million people suffer from halitosis, or chronic bad breath.

The movement to look and feel younger continues to be big business – but the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is cracking down.

These products could be in your freezer.

Pollen season is expected to be aggressive in 2019.

Finally, science proves what parents have been feeling since the beginning of time, having a newborn absolutely messes up your sleep cycle.

U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana took part in a highly anticipated congressional hearing that brought top executives of several pharmaceutical companies to Capitol Hill over rising prescription drug prices.

If you were born between 1957 and the early 70s, you may not be protected from the measles.

Scientists have discovered by fixing a defect in 'killer T cells,' they could actual help the fight against cancer.

Patients taking this medication are urged to continue taking the medication as the risk of harm to the patient’s health may be higher if the treatment is stopped immediately without any alternative treatment.

Golean Detox is voluntarily recalling all lots of Golean DETOX capsules after FDA analysis found the capsules were tainted with sibutramine and phenolphthalein, according to the FDA.

The cost of some prescription drugs continue to rise.Thankfully, the need for those in Louisiana to find affordable care hasn’t gone unnoticed. U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy addressed the issue.

The U.S. dropped a spot because of deaths due to drug overdoses.

Louisiana's health department has notified tens of thousands of Medicaid patients they could be booted from the program

Heart disease is a leading cause of death in both men and women; With February being heart health month, experts weigh in on how you can make simple changes to live a heart healthy life.

The flu season is far from over, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As of Feb. 2, the flu has reached 47 states, with 24 of those experiencing high levels of the disease. Louisiana has moderate flu activity, but our neighbors in Texas are seeing high rates of the virus, acc

New research shows a massive jump for medical claims in Louisiana related to severe, potentially deadly anaphylactic reactions. And there are several theories to explain that jump.

Woman’s Hospital has been named a Gold Level provider of Safe Sitter® classes for teaching more than 125 students in 2018.

A new device at Christus Ochsner St. Patrick’s Rehabilitation facility is easing the physical therapy journey many patients have to go through.

According to the recall, the happi foodi products contain eggs, a known allergen, that is not declared on the product label.

A recently created interactive map lets people know if pollution has made a Louisiana waterway unsafe for swimmers, and tells anglers whether it's safe to eat their catch

Leaders in the health field will meet for a yearly summit in New Orleans Wednesday.

The product was distributed nationwide.

Many people associate flu season with November and December, but few realize that the peak of flu season isn’t until February or March.

With a growing number of measles cases across the country, how are parents in southwest Louisiana reacting?

Over 200 people across the United States were diagnosed with AFM, a nervous system condition, in 2018, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 90% of those cases, in children 18 years or younger.

Of course, no one wants to feel sick, so in most cases, you make a trip to the doctor and they’ll prescribe you some form of drug, usually an antibiotic. However, could those drugs be doing more harm than good?

More teenagers are vaping, according to a University of Michigan study, while their use of alcohol, cigarettes, and drugs like heroin and ecstasy are down.