While not common, cystic acne is a severe type of acne that can have long-term effects, including permanent scarring and psychosocial impact.

World Neuroendocrine Tumor (NET) Day is to raise awareness about all types of NETs, push for scientific advancements and provide a platform for global collaboration to address the many challenges NET patients face.

Your doctor can make a diagnosis of dementia by evaluating your medical history, performing a medical examination and then obtaining the appropriate tests.

Sister Kateri Battaglia had been living with chronic back and leg pain for years until she enrolled in the Functional Restoration Program at Ochsner Baptist.

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

Mohs surgery is considered the most effective treatment for most skin cancers, not just basal cell carcinomas and squamous cell carcinomas.

Having a child who needs a pediatric liver transplant can be a parent's worse nightmare. Your first step should be to arm yourself with all the facts.

We all poop! It’s a normal part of life. However, loose or watery bowel movements, called diarrhea, can be very burdensome. There are many causes of diarrhea.

More people die of lung cancer than breast cancer, prostate cancer, and colon cancer combined.

Type 2 diabetes is more common in adults, but the number of children and young people with Type 2 diabetes is growing

Having pre-diabetes puts you at greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes if left unchecked.

Some pregnant women with heart disease can face serious complications while they are expecting, and it can cause lifelong, adverse health effects in both the mother and child.

The most common chromosomal condition in the United States. Down syndrome is marked by particular traits and symptoms.

Find if there is an optimal age for children to start wearing contact lenses instead of glasses.

You may have heard that 50 is the age that most people are recommended to get their first colon cancer screening. That may be changing.

Neurosurgeon Esther Dupepe explains possible causes for spina bifida, the types of spina bifida, how it is diagnosed and how it is treated.

New reports are raising concerns about lingering “brain fog” some COVID-19 patients are experiencing.

One way to make pregnancy easier is with Ochsner’s Connected MOM (that’s short for Connected Maternity Online Monitoring).

What are the symptoms for diverticulitis? Diverticulosis is a common condition in the United States and affects half of all people over 60 years of age and nearly everyone by the age of 80.

Most treatments in use today are the result of past clinical trials.

Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the U.S., and preventative screenings allow physicians to detect and treat it early on.

Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia, also known as MEN, is a group of rare, inherited disorders that predispose patients to the development of tumors in multiple organs. These are rare conditions, affecting approximately 1 in 30-50 thousand people.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is during the month of October. It’s important to understand what breast cancer is, what causes it, what the signs and symptoms are and the importance of getting screened.

Research has revealed one major finding you may not know which is that obesity can raise some cancer risks.

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

At least half of all cancers are lifestyle-related between smoking, obesity and lack of exercise.

Ryan Griffin, MD, is a hematologist and oncologist at Ochsner Health and has a personal connection with cancer care, as he is also a cancer survivor.

Plaisance chose to stay close to home and undergo treatment at Ochsner’s Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center. She said she believes staying close to home and continuing to paint played a big role in her healing.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women.

Peyronie’s disease is a term that is used to describe curvature of the penis. It presents in varying degrees from slight, not bothersome curvature, to severe curvature. Learn more about the symptoms and treatment options.

If the urethra becomes blocked urine cannot flow easily, and it can make going to the bathroom difficult. This is referred to as urethral stricture disease.

Touring the expanded cancer center, Mrs. Benson praised its clean, comfortable and beautiful design, saying “It has positive energy.’’

However, surgical advances, such as vertebral body tethering, are changing the way we treat these patients.

The newly expanded Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center continues to bring innovations to the fight against cancer, close to home.

COVID-19 is a respiratory disease, also known as the coronavirus. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the symptoms that develop with COVID-19 can vary. Could a sore throat be a sign of coronavirus?

Your liver is an amazing organ and works 24/7, but it can be damaged by an unhealthy diet, drugs, alcohol, toxins and hepatitis viruses.

Big things are going on at the newly expanded Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center. The addition doubles the size of the Cancer Center, increasing capacity to offer more high-quality cancer services and advanced clinical research making it one of the leading comprehensive destinations for cancer care across a multi-state region.

Zyiesha Carter is a patient access representative at the Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center. She views her job as more than a receptionist; she greets people as if they were family.

It doesn’t matter if you’ve never tried to quit smoking before or if you’ve tried too many times to count, Ochsner’s smoking cessation program can help you quit for good.

Toe walking can have lasting effects, including limiting your child’s mobility and increasing the likelihood of a range of motion issues.

It was one of the scariest days of Juliet Daly's life when she had to be rushed to the hospital due to severe complications from COVID-19

Sometimes, people who are infected with hepatitis A have no symptoms. Adults are more likely than children to show symptoms, which can appear two to seven weeks after infection.

A glioblastoma patient shares the advice and practical wisdom he has gained through his two years battling the disease.

It's important to know the risks of cervical cancer in order to to detect cancer early.

Have you ever experienced that annoying ringing in the ear? This is called tinnitus.

Learn more about the surgical options available to breast cancer patients.

Is it possible to slowly diminish your allergies or get rid of them completely? We have the answers.

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.

During perimenopause, the body's metabolism slows down, resulting in the burning of fewer calories, higher fat storage and loss of muscle mass. There are several activities that women can take up to help prevent weight gain in later years.

Life with Atrail Fibrillation (AFib) has its challenges and can impact your relationships, stamina and emotional health. By making a few simple lifestyle changes, you can help protect your heart and better manage your condition.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects 1 in 10 women. While PCOS can affect your overall health, appearance and fertility, there are treatment options your gynecologist can offer.

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.

We all know that physical activity increases your heart rate, but increasing your heart rate too high after COVID-19 can put a detrimental strain on your heart.

The Child Life Therapists are incredibly important to our pediatric patients, especially those who have to stay in the hospital over a long period of time.

In short, congenital heart disease is any malformation of the heart.

Little Wyatt Baptist is back to doing the things he loves after cataract surgery at Ochsner.

The recent tragic news of the passing of actor Chadwick Boseman has left many people asking questions about colon cancer. “How could he have had colon cancer at such a young age?” “Wasn’t he in great physical shape?”

Health experts are pushing for more research on the impact of coronavirus on children, especially those with racial inequities.

Varicose veins (also known as dilated veins) are the result of increased pressure in the leg veins – similar to what causes spider veins.

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

Vascular surgeons manage arteries and veins in every part of the body except the brain and the heart.

With the reopening of schools, there will be a higher risk of contracting COVID-19.

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.

Total hip and knee replacements are two of the most successful surgeries ever created in terms of improvement to quality of life and function.

The average person tends to wear sunscreen only when planning to spend a lot of time outdoors, but even then, many people wear it incorrectly.

For many patients, epilepsy can be controlled with medications. However, for those whose seizures cannot be controlled, there are some promising new surgical treatments that have become standard of care in the past five years.

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.

How often should you wash your face mask in order to best protect yourself and your family from COVID-19?

Everyone is on high alert when they experience the slightest of symptoms because of the coronavirus outbreak. But could stress be the culprit for your symptoms?

Psoriasis affects about 2% of the population of the United States, but there are many misconceptions about this condition.

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

When you hear you have cysts on one or both of your ovaries, you might be worried. What are cysts in ovaries? The truth is ovarian cysts are common in women.

Hormone replacement therapy with estrogen or estrogen-progesterone combination is used to relieve menopausal symptoms. However, the effects on hormone replacement on cardiovascular disease remain controversial. 

Since the onset of COVID-19, millions of people have contracted the disease. While many have recovered, they still may face some long-term effects post recovery

Cuong Bui, MD, says, "The data is pretty clear that in a high percentage of patients, up to a third of patients with COVID will also have concurrent neurologic symptoms.''

Ochsner has ranked in the top 50 for the ninth year in a row in 2020 for neurology and neurosurgery by U.S. News and World Report.

If you need to be treated for an emergency medical condition, such as chest pain, broken bones, severe burns or seizures, please don’t try to treat these conditions at home!

From small holes in the heart to abnormalities in blood circulation, congenital heart disease (CHD) covers a wide array of conditions. Ochsner's pediatric cardiologists explain more about caring for children with CHD.

We take a look at how COVID-19 can affect your gastrointestinal system.

With more than 3 million concussions per year, it's important to know what the symptoms are, how to prevent one, and what treatments are available.

Our feet help support and carry our body, so it’s no wonder there is a lot of pressure put on them. This pressure can sometime cause unwanted ailments, like bunions. But what are bunions?

Ochsner Foot and Ankle Specialist, Dr. Sara Galli shares the best way to heal, or reduce pain in Achilles Tendinitis.

Bariatricians provide the comprehensive treatment needed by patients with obesity. Changes to eating habits and physical activity are important to losing weight and maintaining weight loss.

Follow these four simple tips to maintain healthy joints.

Arthritis is expected to be a natural part of the aging process, thus arthritis in children is often overlooked.

Plantar fasciitis is a common condition that causes pain to the heel area of the foot. Here are four things to know about this condition, including treatment options.

Doing this easy stretch in the morning, at noon, at night and before and after workouts will alleviate pain in your hip flexors and lower back.