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Posted 5:08 AM 11/25/2025 by WBRZ Staff

Researchers in Ohio found a treatment for drug-resistant epilepsy using an MRI-guided probe. 

Doctors say an epileptic 23-year-old who had been taking medication for his seizures with no relief was treated through a process called laser ablation, which effectively removed a portion of the patient's brain that was causing the episodes. 

After two procedures and a medication change, the man said he was seizure-free for 400 days and counting. 

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Posted 7:00 AM 11/24/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Lung cancer remains the undisputed leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, tragically killing more people every year than colon, breast, and prostate cancers combined, according to the American Cancer Society.

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Posted 10:29 AM 11/21/2025 by Angelica Butine

DUTCHTOWN — If you have ever wanted to try a new activity that lifts you up, there is a place in Ascension Parish that will do just that. If your workout routine is feeling a little grounded, Gym Fit in Dutchtown is here to help.

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Posted 6:29 AM 11/19/2025 by April Davis

BATON ROUGE - You've likely heard of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, but what about those who fall in the middle by age and symptoms?

They may have a commonly misdiagnosed condition known as Type 1.5 diabetes, or Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults (LADA).

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Posted 6:57 AM 11/7/2025 by Angelica Butine

BATON ROUGE — This week on Get 2 Moving, hit the rock wall at Uptown Climbing. 

Uptown Climbing is the perfect place to test your skills, whether you're a seasoned pro or have never climbed before. 

Learn more about Uptown Climbing here.

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Posted 5:00 PM 11/3/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Opioid related deaths have been on the decline, but the recovery drug helping make that possible may be losing popularity.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 105,000 people died from drug overdose in 2023, and 76% of those were related (More)

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Posted 6:50 PM 10/30/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Trick-or-treating comes once a year, and it can be easy to forget some important precautions.

There are plenty of ways to keep your kids safe as they go out to collect candy.

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Posted 5:45 PM 10/27/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Endometriosis is when tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside of the uterus. A lack of knowledge about the condition often leads to a delayed diagnosis.

"The first time I even heard the word endometriosis was when I was 21 years old," Leslie Patriarco, a (More)