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Louisiana is home to some great fishing holes but some of those holes aren't good for you when it comes to eating what you catch. Which lakes should you avoid?

Louisiana health officials say two measles cases have been confirmed, and whooping cough infections are already surpassing last year’s totals—with infants most at risk.

The Louisiana Department of Health reports a spike in whooping cough cases and infant deaths—the worst surge in over three decades.

Louisiana confirms its first measles case of the year in Region 1. The case follows international travel and comes as neighboring Texas battles a wider outbreak.

The Louisiana Department of Health is changing its policies about vaccinations, including flu and COVID-19 shots. Here’s what it means for residents.

Louisiana health officials have issued an emergency recall after more than a dozen people fell ill from contaminated oysters. Find out which areas are affected.

Louisiana leads the U.S. in flu cases again this year. Learn how to protect yourself and loved ones from flu and RSV during this critical season.

Most of Louisiana's swimmable beaches have advisories posted for high levels of bacteria. The Louisiana Department of Health has published a map.

According to recent data from the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), Louisiana ranks first in the country for the number of cases of chlamydia.

The popular south Louisiana vacation spot has topped the list for destinations with the cleanest air in the state.

Many kids don't have the basics, and there is a way to help.

If you've ever wondered about the cleanliness of your favorite Louisiana restaurant, now you can know what the state inspectors know.

Several Louisiana beaches have advisories posted for swimmers this weekend. Here's the list of which ones do and which ones do not.

Several beaches in Louisiana have posted advisories for swimmers ahead of the Father's Day Weekend.

How clean is your favorite Louisiana restaurant? See what their most recent health inspection reveals.

About 15% of Louisiana's community water systems earned failing or just barely passing grades for safety. Did your town's water make the grade?

Another "serious global health threat" has been found in Louisiana. Here is what's being done about Candida Auris a treatment-resistant fungus strain.

After a viral Facebook post accused a Youngsville Sonic Drive-In of numerous violations, the Louisiana Department of Health has now released an official inspection report.

The presence of bacteria in unsafe amounts has closed all but two of Louisiana's twenty-four coastal recreational beaches for swimmers.

Kids aged 5-11 will be eligible to participate in Louisiana's Shot for 100 program as soon as the CDC authorizes the jabs.