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Posted 4:45 PM 12/10/2024 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — It can be tricky coming up with a holiday gift for someone who may not need much. But you can buy a gift that can keep on giving. 

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Posted 5:43 PM 12/9/2024 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Rates of stomach cancer among younger people are on the rise, which is why experts are encouraging everyone to learn the signs and symptoms.

"It used to be a cancer of old age, you know, 70s and 80s. But now I'm seeing 20-, 30-, 40-year-old people with cancer," Dr. (More)...

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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)

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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)

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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)

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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)

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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.

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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)

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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)