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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)
4/29/2026
Wednesday Health Report: Cancer immunotherapy showing early promise for autoimmune diseases
Posted 5:24 PM 4/29/2026 by WBRZ Staff
Researchers are exploring whether a cancer therapy could one day offer a lasting treatment for autoimmune diseases.
Researchers believe there are between 80 and 150 autoimmune diseases, many of which are chronic and require one or more daily medications. They are also difficult to diagnose (More)
4/28/2026
Tuesday Health Report: Doctors say compressed nerves responsible for headaches can be treated with surgery
Posted 5:23 PM 4/28/2026 by WBRZ Staff
Some headaches that last all day and resist treatments like medication may be caused by compressed nerves.
Often called trigger-site-induced headaches, this type of pain can be difficult to treat with standard options.
"Headaches that originate from compression of the occipital (More)
4/24/2026
JP sits down with Capital Area Heart Walk chairman to discuss Saturday's event, fighting heart disease
Posted 6:01 AM 4/24/2026 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE — This weekend is the American Heart Association's annual Capital Area Heart Walk.
The event aims to raise both money and awareness about heart disease and the risks it poses.
(More)...4/20/2026
Monday Health Report: Measuring cannabis in units could help identify risk in young people
Posted 5:49 PM 4/20/2026 by WBRZ Staff
A new study suggests measuring cannabis use in units — similar to how alcohol is tracked — could help identify when use becomes risky.
Researchers published their findings in the journal Addiction after tracking the THC habits of more than 150 teens and young adults over a (More)
