Disease

With the first cases of the disease appearing in the nation, health officials have warned of what the sickness is like. Here's what is known.

They are more disgusting than they are harmful, at least to humans but they can destroy property. Here's how you can keep them out of your Louisiana home.

Listeria is an infectious disease that should not be taken lightly. It can cause serious illness, or in some cases, death.

I am so glad to not be single these days. Statistics like this make me appreciate my wife even more than I ever thought possible.

CWD. The three letters that Louisiana deer hunters have heard for years and prayed would never be used in association with Louisiana deer.

Nearly half of the same people the poll surveyed said that they personally knew someone who died from the disease.

Just as we are starting to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic in Louisiana (please wear your mask, we're not completely out yet), it looks like another statewide health issue is emerging.

The vaccination will be made available without an appointment or veterans, their spouses, and their caregivers as long as they are enrolled in the VA system.

One of the very highest risk factors for stroke is having high blood pressure. In fact, close to 80% of those suffering an initial stroke do.

Back in 1873, the third worst Yellow Fever epidemic in history was gripping the Shreveport area.

If you were hoping to break free of the restrictions that have been in place since May of this year, I've got some bad news.

The experimental vaccine contains a protein that biologists say blocks the virus from bonding with liver cells.