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Two Louisiana residents hospitalized after unlicensed botox injections caused severe botulism symptoms. State health officials warn against online vendors and non-medical settings.

State audits expose 400+ day delays investigating caregiver abuse while accused workers remain on job. Multiple agencies fail oversight standards for vulnerable disability community across Louisiana.

The Louisiana Department of Health has posted new advisories for our state's beaches and waterways. Doctors say there has been an increase in cases of flesh-eating bacteria cases across the state.

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?

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

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.

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.