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Posted 4:42 PM 9/18/2024 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Radiation therapy is a common treatment for cancer, but it could also help treat dangerous heart rhythms.

The first clinical trial in humans using proton beam therapy had encouraging results.

When Roger Thomsen had his first episode several years ago, the (More)

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Posted 4:46 PM 9/17/2024 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — As cases of West Nile virus increase in the U.S., it is increasingly important to learn how to prevent its spread.

"There's specific mosquitoes that carry the West Nile virus. Not every mosquito carries it, so getting bitten by a mosquito doesn't mean you're going to (More)

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Posted 4:44 PM 9/16/2024 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — With phones, tablets and computers, it may seem impossible to pull your children away from their screens.

But doctors say it is important to set limits, especially during the school year.

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Posted 6:57 PM 9/13/2024 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Prostate cancer that spreads beyond the prostate is known as stage 4 or metastatic prostate cancer.

There's a variety of treatments – including hormonal treatments that can help control the disease.

"Once the hormonal therapies begin to fail, then we have a (More)

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Posted 4:37 PM 9/12/2024 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — CDC officials are sounding the alarm on parvovirus B-19, a respiratory virus making a comeback in the United States.

Parvovirus has been around for decades, but infections are increasing, especially among children aged 5 to 9.

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Posted 2:31 PM 9/18/2024 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE - Treatment for swallowing disorders depends on the cause of the problem, making it essential to get the correct diagnosis.

Swallowing can become difficult for some people who suffer from trauma, certain medical conditions, and head and neck cancers.

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Posted 4:57 PM 9/9/2024 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Researchers have been studying the effects of the sugar substitute erythritol on the body.

It confirms previous findings that it could put a person at risk for cardiovascular events, like a heart attack or stroke.

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Posted 6:57 PM 9/13/2024 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE - Minimizing added sugar intake is hard but even harder is recognizing how much added sugar is in an everyday diet.

"Anytime food is processed, there are certain things that are added. And it's often sugar … or salt,” Dr. Donald Hensrud, director of the Mayo Clinic (More)

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Posted 5:53 PM 9/4/2024 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE – Over one million people in the US are living with brain tumors, with more than 90,000 new cases each year. Alex Osiadacz reports on how brain tumors are classified and what that means for treatment.

There are dozens of types of brain tumors, but generally, they are (More)

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Posted 4:51 PM 9/3/2024 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — After a summer of record-breaking temperature highs, it is more important than ever to stay aware of the dangers heat can bring.

“Extreme heat adds incredible physiological stress to the individual and that can increase the risk of both ischemic and hemorrhagic (More)

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Posted 5:00 PM 8/30/2024 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Planning a picnic is no walk in the park for those who are pregnant. That's because many foods associated with summertime carry an increased risk of listeria.

"Listeria is a type of bacteria that is usually transmitted through food and food products. It is especially a (More)

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Posted 5:05 PM 8/29/2024 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Fall allergy season is coming and it is not too soon to get prepared.

Many people will be dealing with the typical symptoms if they are not ready.

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Posted 4:42 PM 8/28/2024 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — In this season of packing up for college, a warning about packing on the "freshman 15."

"It's usually not actually 15. It's more often seven or eight,” Denise Millstine, a women’s health specialist, said.

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Posted 4:45 PM 8/27/2024 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — If you find yourself tossing and turning at night, not able to get a good night's sleep, what you do during the day may be the key.

Getting more exercise and being active can help.

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Posted 4:40 PM 8/26/2024 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — For some people, migraines are debilitating. The intense, throbbing head pain is often so severe that it feels like the head will explode.

"When people have migraine, they typically do have pain, typically moderate or severe pain, but they have other symptoms that go (More)

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Posted 6:10 PM 8/21/2024 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE - If you have a hard time giving up sugar entirely, consider buying foods that have the sweetness factor and are also nutrient dense.

Some examples include fruits like pineapple, cherries, and strawberries, yogurt, natural peanut butter, and dark chocolate.

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Posted 4:42 PM 8/20/2024 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — In an autologous bone marrow transplant, a patient's healthy stem cells are used to replace diseased or damaged bone marrow.

"It's an intense treatment that has to be done in the hospital — typically, patients who stay in the hospital for approximately three (More)

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Posted 4:39 PM 8/19/2024 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Legionnaires' disease is a serious lung infection caused by Legionella bacteria. Most people exposed to the bacteria don't get sick, but some people are at higher risk.

"Legionnaires' disease is a type of serious pneumonia that people can get typically from exposure to (More)