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Multiple myeloma is cancer of white blood cells that starts in the bone marrow. Learn who's most at risk and common early symptoms.
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How to Treat Occipital Neuralgia, a Common and Underdiagnosed Headache
At Ochsner, we have achieved remarkable success treating occipital neuralgia with amitriptyline, an old antidepressant with nerve pain-controlling properties. -
How Heart Failure Affects Your Kidneys and How You Can Treat It
An issue with your heart can have a direct impact on your kidneys and vice-versa. If your kidneys aren’t working correctly, it may damage your heart over time. -
Sleep Apnea in Children: 5 Things to Know
Here are five things to know about sleep apnea in children including signs, symptoms and treatment options. -
Why Do I Feel Like Throwing Up, but I Don't?
Many factors can make your stomach churn. It is a common and often bad sensation that many people experience. -
I Can't Sleep - Now What?
Research reveals that adult in America struggle with insufficient sleep at least one night a month, shedding light on the widespread issue of sleep deprivation and emphasizing the importance of prioritizing healthy sleep habits for overall well-being.
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3 Ways Digital Medicine Treats Ongoing Conditions from Home in 2024
Digital Medicine remotely treats Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure to improve individual and community health. -
9 Strategies and Life Hacks for Navigating Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Tips and suggestions for making daily routines more manageable when living with multiple sclerosis. -
Common Food Allergies and How to Manage Them in 2024
Any food, not just the nine listed on the major food allergen list, could potentially trigger an allergic response. -
How Many Categories Does Aphasia Have and What Are the Symptoms?
Learn more about symptoms and treatments of aphasia, a communication disorder. -
Why Are Black People at Greater Risk of Colon Cancer?
African Americans are about 20% more likely to get colorectal cancer and about 40% more likely to die from it than most other groups. -
Recovering from COVID-19: CDC Issues New Isolation Guidelines for 2024
The Centers for Disease Control has issued new isolation guidelines for 2024 as well as booster recommendations for older adults. -
Bites from Fire Ants: How to Treat Them in 2024
Bites and stings from fire ants are a definite buzz kill. -
Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes: What's the Link to Brain Health?
Diabetes may affect brain function, but the prevention and treatment of Type 2 diabetes helps to decrease the risk of dementia. -
Top 10 Early Signs of Dementia You Need to Know
Early diagnosis and treatment is crucial in slowing the progression of dementia. -
How an Urgent Liver Transplant Saved a Child's Life
On May 4, 2023, Stephanie and Jesse Hill’s lives changed forever. Their five-year-old daughter Amelia was diagnosed with acute liver failure. -
A Day in the Life of a Pediatric Heart Surgeon
Follow along with congenital heart surgeon Benjamin Peeler, MD, as he treats patients and works with his dedicated team. -
Why is My Eye Twitching? 5 Ways to Treat it at Home
The occasional eye twitch is not a sign of severe health problems. But twitching that lasts longer than a few weeks calls for a visit to the doctor. -
How Can a Berlin Heart Help Pediatric Heart Transplant Patients?
The Berlin Heart ventricular assist device is a mechanical cardiac support system for critically ill pediatric patients suffering from severe heart failure.By Dennis Wells -
Understanding Heart Valves and the Impact if One Malfunctions
What happens to your heart when you have a problem with one (or more) of your heart valves? -
Important Signs and Symptoms to Know About Broken Heart Syndrome
Have you ever had your heart broken? It hurts, doesn’t it. But there’s actually a real medical condition called broken heart syndrome. -
How You Can Prevent and Treat Osteoporosis
Concerned about osteoporosis? Read a few tips on how to prevent osteoporosis through diet and exercise. -
Exploring Vasectomy Reversal: Here Are 4 Things You Need to Know
Curious about vasectomy reversibility? Despite common belief, vasectomies can be reversed with care. Explore this procedure and its potential outcomes. -
The Top Cause of Heart Attacks in Pregnant Women: SCAD
SCAD is a condition, that has the potential to cause devastating heart attacks in young or pregnant women. Know what SCAD is, who is at risk and the signs to look for. -
8 Symptoms of Heart Disease in Women
Some women with heart disease may have no symptoms, while some might experience vague symptoms that aren't typically associated with heart disorders. -
What Are the Unique Signs and Symptoms of Heart Attacks in Women?
Heart attack symptoms can display themselves differently in men and women. While chest pain is the most common symptom of a heart attack, women are more likely to suffer a heart attack with more subtle signs. -
9 Warning Signs of a Heart Attack from Your Body a Month Before
Heart attacks can happen suddenly or without notice. Warning signs may occur for many people hours, days or weeks in advance. Knowing these signs and symptoms can help you save your life. -
How Do I Navigate My Life After Prostate Cancer Treatment?
Depending on the selected treatment for prostate cancer, patients may experience a variety of emotions. Education regarding the patient’s “new normal” is important to the success of any cancer survivorship treatment plan. -
Heart Attacks in Men & Women: What Are the Different Signs and Risk?
From cold sweats and extreme fatigue to neck and back pain, heart attack symptoms can manifest themselves differently in men and women. -
Are Heart Murmurs in Children Dangerous?
In most cases, a pediatric cardiologist can listen to a child’s heart and determine if a murmur is an innocent murmur of childhood or deserves further workup. -
Debunking the Top 6 Myths About Heart Disease
Heart disease myths range from who is most vulnerable, what you can and can’t do in terms of exercise and eating and what a heart attack looks and feels like. -
8 Top Remedies to Soothe a COVID-19 Sore Throat in 2024
Since sore throats stem from many illnesses, it is important to know if your sore throat is COVID-19 or something else. -
Heart Murmurs in Adults: 9 Symptoms to Be Aware Of
Being told that you have a heart murmur can be scary, but most are not serious or cause for alarm. A cardiac murmur is simply a heart sound that is abnormal. The sound is created by blood flow moving through one of the valves of your heart. -
7 Top Tips for Living With a Pacemaker
A pacemaker is a small battery-operated device that helps the heart beat in a regular pattern. It is designed to only work when needed and replaces the heart’s natural pacemaker functions. -
4 Surprising Signs of Congestive Heart Failure to Look Out For
Nausea, indigestion and stomach pain are just some of the lesser known symptoms of congestive heart failure. -
7 Health Conditions That May Worsen in Cold Weather and How to Stay Safe
The flu virus survives better in cold, dry climates. Stay home as much as possible if you feel ill, and avoid contact with people who are sick. -
3 Things to Know About 2023-24 Flu Shots and Kids
Getting the flu vaccine is the best way to protect your child from the flu. -
Is It Food Poisoning or 2024 Stomach Flu?
Symptoms for food poisoning and stomach flu can be similar. Here's how to tell them apart. -
9 Common Symptoms of Strep Throat and How to Treat It in 2024
Fifteen percent to 20% of kids are considered “strep carriers.’’ This means that a tiny amount of strep lives in their throat at all times. -
8 Symptoms of Graves' Disease and How It's Treated
Unlock the mysteries of Graves' disease and its effects on your health and thyroid. -
Why Is My Finger Bent? 5 Things To Know About Dupuytren’s Contracture
If you are unable to straighten your finger, you may be suffering from a condition known as Dupuytren’s contracture, commonly called Dupuytren’s disease. -
Tennis Elbow and Pickleball Elbow: How to Treat This Common Injury
Many patients with tennis or pickleball elbow can manage their condition without surgery. Rest, modifications and anti-inflammatory medications may help. -
What is Overactive Bladder?
Patients with overactive bladder typically experience urinary frequency and urgency and bladder leakage, resulting in more frequent trips to the bathroom. -
6 Top Questions About Coffee, Pregnancy and Gestational Diabetes
Good news for pregnant coffee lovers: Consuming a low amount of caffeine during pregnancy may help reduce the risk of gestational diabetes. -
Difference Between IBS and IBD: 5 Symptoms of Each Condition
IBS and IBD both impact the gut and can have a negative impact on one’s lifestyle, but the conditions are not the same. -
5 Common Conditions in Infants and How to Handle Them to Ease Your Worry
From colic and cradle cap to ear infections and jaundice, here's how to handle 5 common conditions in infants. -
What Is Incontinentia Pigmenti? 3 Things You Need to Know
Incontinentia pigmenti or IP, usually just causes a rash in newborns. But sometimes, neurological complications occur. -
What Do Piano Playing and Rheumatology Have in Common?
Chad Hille, MD, is a rheumatologist and a piano player. In other words, he understands the art and science of the human hand. -
Top Reasons Why Smoking Causes Wrinkles and Affects the Skin
Smoking can significantly affect your body's largest organ – your skin. Learn how the toxins present in tobacco can lead to premature wrinkles. -
6 Good Reasons to Keep Your Blood Pressure Controlled
If you have been diagnosed with high blood pressure, you must keep it under control to avoid negative changes to your body. -
Top 5 Myths About Palliative Medicine in 2023
You may have heard some buzz about palliative medicine, but there’s still a lot of confusion about what this medical specialty does and who they serve. -
Best Ways to Quit Smoking: Try Our Free Program
It doesn’t matter if you’ve never tried to quit smoking or if you’ve tried many times, Ochsner’s smoking cessation program can help you quit for good. -
Signs and Symptoms of Ear Infections in Kids Every Parent Must Know
Review the symptoms of ear infections and learn how it is easier than ever to get diagnosis and treatment with tools like Ochsner’s Anywhere Care Health Kit. -
Why Is High Blood Pressure More Common In Black People?
Explore the factors contributing to the higher rates of high blood pressure in Black communities. Discover strategies to address this crucial concern. -
Chronic Kidney Disease Diagnosis: Essential Next Steps and Care Tips
If you have chronic kidney disease, it is important to begin a personalized treatment plan, especially if you also have high blood pressure or diabetes. -
What Caused My Cancer? Lifestyle, Genes or Just Bad Luck?
At least half of all cancers are lifestyle-related. Knowing your family history and following screening guidelines can help detect your cancer early. -
5 of the Best Ways to Lower Blood Pressure
Want to lower your blood pressure? You can take all five of these steps yourself. And Ochsner is here to help. -
7 Ways Your Body Is Telling You to Get Checked for Type 2 Diabetes
A high percentage of the population has undiagnosed pre- and Type 2 diabetes. Learn the warning signs. -
What Do Under-Eye Patches Do for Bags and Wrinkles?
Under-eye patches are mini facial masks that are applied only to delicate skin under the eyes. It’s important to understand that patches do not work miracles. -
What Are the Top 9 Symptoms of Breast Cancer?
The most important thing you can do is have breast awareness. Pay attention to changes in your breasts. -
6 Most Common Gynecological Cysts Found in Women and Why We Get Them
Cysts is a sac or growth that's filled with fluid and can be both cancerous and non-cancerous. Here are the 6 most common types of gynecological cysts found in women. -
10 Best Strategies for Helping a Loved One with Alzheimer’s Disease
One tip? Maintain a routine. Patients with Alzheimer's benefit from having a predictable environment. -
Could My Memory Lapses Be Alzheimer's Disease?
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia in older adults, but it is not the only cause. -
She Smoked 2 Packs a Day for 60 Years and Quit with Ochsner's Program
Ochsner Health can help smokers kick the habit with tobacco cessation services from locations conveniently located throughout the Gulf Coast. -
LSU Golden Girl's Inspiring Journey From a Torn ACL to Saturdays in Tiger Stadium
Ever since she started going to games in Tiger Stadium as a little girl, Lauren Aguillard of Prairieville, Louisiana, dreamed of becoming an LSU Golden Girl one day. A torn ACL at the beginning of her senior year of high school nearly derailed that dream, but the steady hand of Jeremy Burnham, MD, and Lauren’s fierce determination helped her finally accomplish her lifelong goal. -
Top Facts About 'Flesh-Eating Bacteria' and Warming Coastal Waters
Vibrio vulnificus doesn’t elicit the same type of public attention as “flesh-eating bacteria.” Yet, they are one and the same. -
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD): What Are the Symptoms and Treatment Options?
Treatment options for peripheral artery disease (PAD) may include medical therapy, minimally invasive procedures or a surgical procedure. -
What is Venous Insufficiency?
When the veins and valves in our lower body are not working properly, it is called venous insufficiency. -
What Causes Varicose Veins?
Varicose veins (also known as dilated veins) are the result of increased pressure in the leg veins – similar to what causes spider veins. -
5 Top Tips for Caring For a Loved One With Dementia
Caring for a loved one with dementia can be challenging. We’ve created a list of 5 things to keep in mind as a caregiver. -
5 Top Signs of Birthday Depression
Birthdays are often associated with joy, celebration and special moments. However, for some people, birthdays can trigger sadness, anxiety and even depression. -
6 Top Tips to Know If Your Symptoms Are the Flu or COVID-19 in 2023
Learn how symptoms differ between the COVID-19 and the flu. -
Top 10 Flu Myths for the 2023-2024 Flu Season Revealed
If you are wondering about whether you should get the flu shot, we'll help you make your final decision. Here are 10 flu myths revealed. -
Best Exercises To Try If You Suffer From Peripheral Artery Disease
Are you a PAD patient who experiences pain in your lower legs after walking? These exercises can help. -
Solving Leg Discomfort: Is Your Pain a Signal of Peripheral Artery Disease?
Peripheral arterial disease is atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries, which causes narrowing of vessels that carry blood to the legs and feet. If your vessels are blocked, that means your body isn’t getting the blood and oxygen it needs to function. -
What Causes a Tender Knot Under the Shoulder Blade?
Treating a knot under the shoulder blade as soon as possible is important. This will improve the likelihood of a quick recovery. -
Do Transplant Recipients Face an Increased Risk of Developing Skin Cancer?
Skin cancer can affect anyone regardless of gender, race or age, but organ transplant recipients are at much greater risk. -
What Is Knee Revision Surgery And How Do I Know If I Need It?
Knee revision surgery may be needed after an initial knee replacement due to infection, loosening, fracture or other factors. -
3 Things To Know About Lung Cancer: Who's at Risk?
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States. -
Functional Dyspepsia: What Is It and How Can You Manage It?
Functional dyspepsia can be challenging to manage, but the impact on your daily life can be minimized by making dietary modifications, reducing stress and seeking medical support. -
5 Things to Know About Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery
Hip and knee replacements are elective surgeries with high success rates and low recovery time. -
5 Questions to Ask Yourself if You're Going Through Perimenopause
Having hot flashes, night sweats and other menopausal symptoms but still getting your period? You may be experiencing perimenopause. -
6 Helpful Tips for Traveling with a Pacemaker
If you have a pacemaker or a surgically implanted defibrillator it’s important to take precautions before jetting off for your summer vacation. -
What Is Heat Stroke and 7 Ways to Protect Yourself and Your Family
Exertional heat illness, commonly known as "heat stroke," is a major cause of death and illness in young athletes and laborers who work outside in the heat and humidity. -
Why Is Excessive Alcohol Use a Danger to Men’s Health?
This blog will dive into the potential dangers of excessive alcohol use, specifically concerning men's health. -
5 Surefire Signs Your Baby Might Have a Milk Allergy (and How to Help Them)
Approximately 2%-7& of infants 1 year and younger have a milk allergy. Here are the signs to look for. -
Can Trigger Finger Heal On Its Own?
Trigger finger is a common, painful condition that can cause your finger to get stuck in the bent position. Surgery is not always required for treatment. -
Shoulder Pain: What Causes It and How to Find Relief
Shoulder pain can be caused by a sudden sports injury or can be the result of accumulated pain over time. There are many treatment options available. -
What Is Frontotemporal Dementia and Is There a Cure?
Brain disorders can be progressive and cause changes to behaviors or language skills. Discover what brain disorders like frontotemporal dementia do to your brain cells. -
Why is Late-Stage Cervical Cancer on the Rise in 2023?
While the overall rate of cervical cancer in the United States is declining, late-stage cervical cancer is on the rise. Find out why. -
A Man with Down Syndrome Helps Care for Patients
Meet David Rice, an exceptional abilities patient with Down syndrome at Ochsner Health. -
Woman with Parkinson's Disease Is Sewing Again Thanks to Deep Brain Stimulation
Deep brain stimulation can help Parkinson's disease patients get back to doing things they love. -
9 Important Facts to Know About Gout from a Rheumatologist
Is eating unhealthily the cause of gout which is often referred to as a “disease of kings.” -
What Are Alcohol Disorders and How Do They Damage Your Body?
If you’ve ever been close to someone who suffers from some alcohol use disorder, the cost of that abuse is a hefty one. -
5 Ways To Identify Possible Skin Cancer At Home
Melanoma is made up of cells called melanocytes (the same cells that make-up benign moles). When these cells become abnormal and cancerous, they are referred to as melanoma. -
How High Blood Pressure and Type 2 Diabetes Can Affect Your Sex Life
Effectively managing existing chronic conditions is essential to prevent complications, including erectile dysfunction and low sex drive.