A Louisiana bill would let minors who become pregnant from sex crimes seek abortion care. It’s the second attempt by ...

A Louisiana bill proposes banning fluoride in public drinking water. The move follows national efforts led by HHS Secretary ...

The bacterial infection pertussis has sparked an uptick in cases nationwide and has caused two deaths in Louisiana ...

There have been 6,600 pertussis cases reported in the US in 2025, almost four times the number at this point last year.

Pertussis cases are happening more frequently as DTaP vaccination rates decrease, with Louisiana reporting 110 cases in 2025 so far.

Two infants in Louisiana have died from whooping cough amid a national resurgence. Experts urge timely vaccinations as pertussis cases rise sharply, exposing vulnerable infants and highlighting ...

Recent federal funding cuts to substance abuse and mental health programs threaten to deepen an already dire crisis. The ...