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5/25/2026
Baton Rouge doctor debunks dangerous tanning myths that are going viral
Posted 5:08 AM 5/25/2026 by April Davis
BATON ROUGE — Tanning and tanning beds are making a comeback among Gen Z, ages 14 to 29, and doctors are warning it is a dangerous trend.
A new study by the American Academy of Dermatology found about 20% of Gen Z respondents said they prioritize getting a tan over protecting their (More)
5/22/2026
FRIDAY HEALTH REPORT: A simple acronym can help you spot a stroke before it's too late
Posted 5:31 PM 5/22/2026 by WBRZ Staff
A simple acronym called BEFAST can help people spot the warning signs of a stroke, doctors say.
Each letter in BEFAST stands for a different symptom to watch for and noticing them quickly can make a real difference in outcomes, experts say.
B stands for balance, which means a (More)
5/18/2026
MONDAY HEALTH REPORT: Up to 10% of new fathers face perinatal depression, psychologist says
Posted 6:13 PM 5/18/2026 by WBRZ Staff
New fathers dealing with mental health struggles often stay silent, but a Cleveland Clinic psychologist says that needs to change.
Adam Borland, a licensed clinical psychologist with the Cleveland Clinic, says becoming a dad is a major life step that requires attention and self-care. Up to (More)
5/15/2026
Friday's Health Report: 1 in 5 adults live with mental illness, many go untreated
Posted 4:56 PM 5/15/2026 by WBRZ Staff
An estimated one in five adults lives with a mental illness and despite how common it is, many people go undiagnosed and untreated.
"It can be really difficult for people to admit that they're struggling," said Dr. Kathleen Mueller with the American Academy of Family Physicians.
(More)...5/13/2026
Ochsner offering free physicals for student athletes this weekend
Posted 10:32 AM 5/13/2026 by April Davis
BATON ROUGE — Middle and high school students can get a free sports physical this weekend at an event that also promises family fun.
The Ochsner Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute at Elite (More)
5/11/2026
MONDAY HEALTH REPORT: Conflicting mammogram guidelines may delay breast cancer screening for US women, doctor says
Posted 5:58 PM 5/11/2026 by WBRZ Staff
Nearly 322,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in U.S. women in 2026.
Doctors say conflicting mammogram guidelines may be causing some women to delay getting screened.
While breast cancer mainly develops in middle-aged or older women, new cases in (More)
5/4/2026
Monday Health Report: Doctors say regular self checks are key to catching melanoma early
Posted 5:22 PM 5/4/2026 by WBRZ Staff
Around 112,000 people in the U.S. are estimated to be diagnosed with invasive melanoma this year, and more than 8,500 are expected to die from the disease.
Doctors say catching it early makes a big difference, as this serious type of skin cancer is highly treatable when found in time.
(More)...4/30/2026
Thursday Health Report: Doctors say drinking water after waking up beats morning coffee for your health
Posted 7:30 PM 4/30/2026 by WBRZ Staff
Experts say reaching for a glass of water first thing in the morning may be a better choice than coffee.
According to experts, the body loses a significant amount of water during sleep through breathing and sweating.
"People have lots of GI water loss, you know, and what we call (More)
