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Posted 6:09 AM 6/27/2025 by Lauren Hawkins

BATON ROUGE - As summertime heat is in full effect, it's harder to endure outside physical activities. Rain in Louisiana could also affect outside sports. 

For instance, pickleball is typically an outside sport growing in popularity. Players also have the opportunity to play the game (More)

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Posted 4:47 PM 6/26/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Summertime often means different routines, especially if you have school-age children.

The American Heart Association is encouraging families to stay safe at home and on vacation.

The AHA is sharing three easy ways to support your family's wellbeing during summer (More)

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Posted 4:27 PM 6/25/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Department of Health said Wednesday that the state's first human case of West Nile Virus was reported in Livingston Parish during the 2025 (More)

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Posted 6:27 AM 6/20/2025 by Lauren Hawkins

BATON ROUGE - Pickleball is a great social and heart-healthy sport growing in popularity especially during the summer when people are looking for something to do outdoors. 

Often compared to tennis, this activity could be seen as less physically demanding than the tennis game, but it (More)

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Posted 4:39 PM 6/17/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Cooling off in the pool is a great way to beat the heat on a summer day. But spending time in the water can also dry out your skin and hair.

"When it comes to the pool, it's one of those things where an ounce of prevention is worth a ton of cure. You really want to (More)

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Posted 4:42 PM 6/16/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — If you recently joined a gym for the summer or plan to, make sure you are cleaning any equipment you plan to use.

Some people may not realize that bacterial infections can spread from shared machines.

"The risk is low, although there are good examples of serious (More)

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Posted 8:40 AM 6/13/2025 by Lauren Hawkins

NEW ROADS - Some may believe fishing is only sitting and waiting for something to bite.

But Vice President of the LSU Bass Fishing Team Beau Landry knows otherwise. 

Since he was eight years old, Landry has practiced catching bass and he says he still hasn't quite figured it (More)

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Posted 4:42 PM 6/6/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Department of Health is reminding everyone to protect themselves against mosquito bites and West Nile Virus.

Mosquito-activity increases in the warmer months. Make no mistake, they are out to get you.

“Mosquitoes need to blood feed to obtain (More)

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Posted 4:43 PM 6/5/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Department of Health announced a new campaign aiming to lower fatality rates for pregnant women and young moms. 

Project M.O.M., which stands for Maternal Overdose Mortality, brings awareness to accidental opioid overdose, which is the leading cause of (More)

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Posted 4:41 PM 6/4/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month.

More than seven million Americans ages 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's right now and the Alzheimer’s Association says 14 million Americans in that age group are expected to be living with the disease by (More)

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Posted 4:40 PM 6/3/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — With school out for the summer, some parents may adjust bedtimes to allow kids to stay up later.

Sleep experts say that may not be a good idea.

"I think a little relaxation in the summer is totally fine and warranted for all the hard work your kids have been (More)

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Posted 4:43 PM 6/2/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Chronic lymphocytic leukemia, also known as CLL, is one of the most common forms of blood cancer in adults.

The way it progresses can vary widely from person to person, meaning creating a treatment plan tailored to each patient’s needs to essential.