What causes a heat stroke? We know a thing or two about heat here in Louisiana, but when your body is exposed to a hot, humid, and sunny environment for an extended period of time without water and cooling, it can rapidly lead to heat related ...

The Fourth of July and fireworks go hand-in-hand. Unfortunately, fireworks can cause serious burn injuries. According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission , on average, 180 people go to the emergency room everyday with ...

During these unprecedented times, you may be feeling a variety of different emotions. You could be experiencing stress, sadness or anger in reaction to events of the past few months or recent days. The effects of emotional stress on the body can be ...

NEW ORLEANS -- Swimming is one of the most popular recreational activities in the United States. It can also be dangerous if reckless or unsupervised. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , about ten people die from ...