As summer approaches, outdoor lovers in Louisiana need to stay sharp about one pesky little creature that's on the rise — ticks are no joke this season.
With the recent uptick in cases involving the flesh eating bacteria along the gulf coast, medical professionals are warning people about eating raw seafood.
As a preventative measure, the CDC has issued a warning to be on the lookout for the blood-sucking "kissing bug" that is known to pass on the potentially fatal Chagas disease.