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Posted 4:52 PM 7/22/2026 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Brain disease is being called a massive hidden epidemic and researchers are working to better understand it before lasting damage sets in.

The Cleveland Clinic Brain Study was launched in 2022 with healthy volunteers who will be examined over the next 20 years. (More)...

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Posted 8:39 AM 7/23/2026 by Domenic Purdy

BATON ROUGE — Six people have now been hospitalized with cyclosporiasis infections across Louisiana, data released Tuesday by the Louisiana Department of Health says. 

The six hospitalizations represent an increase from last week's five. A total of 68 people have been infected (More)

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Posted 5:10 PM 7/20/2026 by WBRZ Staff

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Posted 5:24 PM 7/15/2026 by WBRZ Staff

Cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic intestinal illness, are climbing, and doctors are now being asked to watch for patients showing certain symptoms.

The main symptom to look out for is long-lasting diarrhea. Others include cramping, bloating and a loss of appetite.

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Posted 5:22 PM 7/10/2026 by WBRZ Staff

A new study suggests AI models can imitate human emotional patterns when given emotion-based prompts.

Researchers at TU Dresden University of Technology tested several large language models, which are computer programs like ChatGPT that are trained to generate human-like responses.

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Posted 6:44 AM 7/10/2026 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — So far this year, the Louisiana Department of Health has reported 23 cases of Cyclospora, a parasitic infection that can cause weeks of watery diarrhea. 

No deaths have been reported in Louisiana, LDH said. One person was hospitalized as a result of the infection (More)

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Posted 6:04 PM 7/8/2026 by WBRZ Staff

A parasite called Cyclospora has sickened people across 17 states, with 145 reported cases and 20 hospitalizations recorded between May 1 and June 16, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The CDC data shows no deaths have been reported during that period.

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Posted 5:03 PM 7/6/2026 by WBRZ Staff

Summer nights can throw off sleep schedules, but a sleep medicine doctor says there are simple ways to stay on track.

Dr. Chafen Hart, a sleep medicine doctor with National Jewish Health, says having a regular sleep schedule is just as important, if not more critical, than the amount of (More)

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Posted 4:55 PM 7/3/2026 by WBRZ Staff

Grilling this summer comes with some health considerations worth knowing about, particularly around carcinogens.

"When you grill meats, there are certain chemicals that can be released that have potential to be a carcinogen, which means it can lead to cancer growth or increased risk for (More)

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Posted 5:40 PM 7/2/2026 by WBRZ Staff

Healthy snacking habits don't have to take a break just because school is out for the summer.

Shannon O'Meara, a registered dietitian with Orlando Health Center for Health Improvement, says pairing protein with fiber between meals can help keep kids feeling full. Foods like beans, nuts (More)

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Posted 4:45 AM 7/1/2026 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — A new survey from Ohio State shows one in seven people do not have a primary care doctor and one in three have not had a checkup in the past year.

That means millions of people are missing out on the wellness benefits of regular visits to a medical professional.

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Posted 5:40 PM 6/29/2026 by WBRZ Staff

Sunglasses do more than complete a summer look — they protect the eyes and the skin around them from sun damage.

Ophthalmologist Dr. Nicole Bajic said UV exposure can lead to serious conditions.

"There are many types of conditions that can be caused from significant UV (More)