A Tulane Newcomb Institute report says investing in maternal, rural and safety‑net health services could slow Louisiana's outmigration and strengthen the economy.

Louisiana will distribute up to 250,000 free at‑home taste‑based immune test kits to residents 13+, aiming to boost prevention and produce public‑health data.

A Metairie veteran says he nearly died from flea‑borne typhus as Louisiana reports 17 cases and two deaths since early 2025.