Outpatient occupational, physical and speech therapy can help cancer patients boost strength and mobility during treatment.

Early diagnosis and treatment is crucial in slowing the progression of dementia.

Augmentative and alternative communication systems can help those with speech and language impairments to communicate more effectively.

There are several stages of a cold, from becoming infected to getting over your symptoms. It can take seven to 10 days, but you can see mild symptoms up to three weeks.

Hot flashes are frequently experienced by women going through menopause. Some hot flashes can be easily tolerated, while others can seem debilitating. Here’s more on the causes, symptoms and treatment of hot flashes.

Ochsner Hospital for Children's pediatric ENTs, or ear, nose and throat specialists, offer comprehensive care to Ochsner's littlest patients. In this day in the life of a pediatric ENT, we see John Carter, MD, a pediatric ENT, treat one of his patients, Preston.

Household pets, like cats and dogs, are the most common sources of animal allergens. Learn more about common pet allergy symptoms.

An eye sty/stye is an inflammation or infection of the eyelid. While it does not cause a serious threat to your vision, sties can be uncomfortable. Here’s what you need to know about how to treat a sty and how to possibly avoid them.

Although it is rare, breast cancer does affect men, too. Learn more about breast cancer symptoms for men and what factors put men at risk for breast cancer.

Gerald Hymel battled 13 types of cancer. Being diagnosed with a rare condition of Lynch syndrome may help prevent his daughters from having to do the same.

If you have epilepsy and take medications, it is important to discuss the way your prescriptions might interact with other medicines.

Recent announcements by the White House and the Food and Drug Administration are likely to make at-home, rapid COVID-19 testing easier and more feasible.

Someone who has had two or more unprovoked seizures is said to have epilepsy, a disorder of recurrent episodes.

An ingrown toenail develops when the corner of the toenail grows down into the skin and usually affects the big toe. Ingrown toenails often happen when people cut their toenails by tapering the corner of the nail.

Foot pain affects everyone. Check out five tips from a podiatrist on simple ways to get foot pain relief.

If you’re under the age of 40, how do you know if you’re experiencing early menopause?

Colorectal cancer symptoms can be tricky to catch, as they’re often associated with other health conditions. It is curable if caught early.

November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month, and there are a lot of questions that often surround this medical condition.

Acupuncture can help decrease COVID-19 symptoms while boosting the body's immune response to the virus and reducing stress.

A fascinating new study shows the positive effect that lowering cholesterol might have on slowing the progression of prostate cancer.

Ringworm is a highly contagious skin infection that gets its name from the red, itchy, ring-shaped rash that forms.

A herniated cervical disc can be painful, but it's not as serious as it may sound. Ochsner neurosurgeon Jonathan Riffle, DO, explains.

Brain fog, memory loss and communication struggles are increasingly being linked to COVID-19. Ochsner speech therapists weigh in on what you can do to stop it.

Only a very small percentage of endometrial cancers are genetic and run in families.

If you and your doctor have determined that chemotherapy is part of your treatment plan, you probably have many questions. This video includes information on the treatment process, side effects, diet and exercise and the Ochsner resources available to cancer patients.

While most of the rise in recent cases can be attributed to unvaccinated people, there have been breakthrough cases of COVID-19 in those who are fully vaccinated.

Pancreatic cancer is not usually detected at an early stage, making management difficult.

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.

Early detection is key when dealing with breast cancer, but what does that look like during the COVID-19 pandemic?

No matter your medical history or how old you are, it is important to be alert for typical signs of breast cancer.

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition characterized by compression of a nerve in the hand and wrist.

Ochsner Hospital for Children has been recognized as a National Pancreas Foundation Center of Excellence. This designation is reserved for healthcare facilities that focus on “multidisciplinary treatment of pancreas disease which treat the whole patient to ensure the best possible quality of life and improve outcomes.’’ We are the only such pediatric center in the Gulf South.

Are you a PAD patient who experiences pain in your lower legs after walking? These exercises can help.

A fever can be a symptom of many different sicknesses, including the common cold. However, while people with a cold can develop a fever, it tends to be one of the less common symptoms.

Flu is a respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness that infects the nose, throat and occasionally, the lungs. In extreme cases, flu can lead to death.

If you are experiencing chills along with body aches, there could be several reasons why. In most cases, there isn’t cause for alarm.

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.

Learn how symptoms differ between the COVID-19 and the flu.

Here are five things to know about sleep apnea in children including signs, symptoms and treatment options.

But the good news is that there are many amazing new treatments for brain tumors that are giving many patients much longer, more fulfilling lives than what they could have expected in decades past.

Most women with benign ovarian cysts never experience any symptoms and rarely have medical complications.

Anosmia is the loss or altered sense of smell, and could be a symptom of COVID-19.

Monoclonal antibodies are designed to provide you with passive immunity to COVID-19 for a short period of time. They are not a substitute for vaccination.

High blood pressure (hypertension) is when your blood pressure, the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your blood vessels, is consistently too high.

This video is the story of patient Roy Green's journey back from the brink. Mr. Green was treated by Ochsner neurosurgeon James Kalyvas, MD, who said this was the most high-risk case he had ever treated. With the help of 3D modeling available at Ochsner, Dr. Kalyvas successfully treated Mr. Green's condition and he is back to doing many of the things he loved with his family.

The lower back is more prone to injury than the upper back. But the upper back can be a source of pain, especially for people with poor posture.

Treatment options for peripheral artery disease (PAD) may include medical therapy, minimally invasive, or a surgical procedure.

Tonsils have crevices and tunnels called tonsil crypts, and sometimes debris, such as saliva, mucus and even food, can get caught in these crypts and calcify, forming tonsil stones.

When the veins and valves in our lower body are not working properly, it is called venous insufficiency.

Leg discomfort is a common and often overlooked warning sign of peripheral vascular disease (PVD) – a condition in which there is damage or blockage in the blood vessels distant from your heart.

Depending on the ear piercing site, it can take anywhere from four months to over a year to heal. During that healing time, bacteria or irritants can get in the opening and cause an infection.

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.

Parkinson's patients can experience a sudden increase in symptoms between doses of the potent medication that helps control the central nervous system disease.

Call 911 immediately if you or someone else is experiencing heart attack symptoms.

It's important to know the facts about epilepsy and seizures whether you suffer from them or know someone who does.

You may be wondering: Do I need to get the vaccine if I have already had COVID-19?

Orthopedic shoes can provide comfort and support for people with various foot conditions. And, they're a lot more stylish than they once were.

If you end up in a cast, here are some tips for taking care of your it while your bones heal.

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.

While anyone can sustain a spinal fracture because of trauma, such as a car accident, some people who have weakened or brittle bones can get a spinal fracture without any extreme forces being applied to their spine.

An ear infection occurs when there is a bacterial or viral infection or chronic inflammatory process, causing inflammation and fluid buildup in the middle of the ear.

While caring for your loved one with multiple sclerosis, don't forget to take care of yourself.

Parkinson’s disease patients experience a slow, progressive loss of cells that make dopamine in the brain.

There are many ways to become septic, including exposure to dangerous bacteria or waiting too long to seek medical care for other infections, such as pneumonia.

As variants of COVID-19, such as the Delta variant, continue to emerge in our communities, it has never been more important for people to get vaccinated.

Some degenerating spinal conditions may encroach on the spinal canal and can affect either the spinal cord or the nerve roots causing neurological symptoms like muscle weakness, numbness or pain.

Adult degenerative scoliosis (also called adult “de novo” scoliosis) is a type of scoliosis that develops as a result of disc degeneration. This can happen as we age and when back muscles become weak. This strain can cause a significant amount of back pain and can affect your ability to perform activities of daily living.

Adult degenerative scoliosis (also called adult “de novo” scoliosis) is a type of scoliosis that develops as a result of disc degeneration.

In the United States, as many as three in 10 people with allergies have allergic reactions to cats and dogs.

Biliary atresia refers to injury and blockage of the bile ducts, the network of tubes that drain bile from the liver into the intestine. Infants with this condition develop jaundice and cirrhosis (scarring of the liver) in the first few months of life.

How to read a label for a shellfish-free diet.

There are still many misconceptions regarding epilepsy and seizures, including what causes a seizure and what treatment options are available.

Here's what you and your family need to know about the common respiratory virus RSV.

There is more to gender identity than male and female. In this blog, we will discuss terms associated with gender identity.

The most significant cause of lung cancer is smoking, the American Lung Association reports. Eighty percent of lung cancer deaths in women are due to smoking. Women who smoke are 13 times more likely to develop lung cancer than women who never smoked.

When a man considers a vasectomy he may think that it cannot be undone. However a vasectomy can be undone with great care.

Stomach flu symptoms have a 24- to 48-hour incubation period and typically last one to three days. Here are some of the common stomach flu symptoms.

NSAIDs are typically safe if they are used infrequently, but for people with decreased kidney function or chronic kidney disease, they should be avoided.

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.

A simple kidney cyst is like a bubble on the kidney that is filled with fluid.

When it comes to putting together a skincare routine, people tend to think about their face. But what about the rest of the body?

Learn about the special needs of teens and young adults being treated for cancer and the innovative programs being developed to help address their concerns.

Focal One Robotic HIFU gives urologists the ability to use focal therapy to remove only the diseased portion of the prostate. This is similar to performing a lumpectomy to remove only the diseased tissue of the breast in a patient with breast cancer.

Find out how to tell which kind of headache you have and the best way to shut it down.

On the heels of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine trial and approval, Moderna is performing its own trial on youths ages 12 to 17.

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is looking into reported cases of a heart condition called myocarditis in patients who have received the COVID-19 vaccine.

COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials are underway in children as young as 6 months old, and we can expect to hear more on when kids under the age of 12 will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in the coming months.