Why the 2025 Flu Shot is a Must for Good Diabetes Care
The flu vaccine is essential for those with diabetes. Learn how Ochsner can help you stay healthy this flu season.
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Is Cottage Cheese Good For You? Nutrition Facts and a Dietitian's Top Picks
Cottage cheese is packed with protein and more electrolytes than most sports drinks. Here are three clean-label picks from a registered dietitian. -
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9 Early Signs of Pregnancy
While every woman’s pregnancy experience is different, there are common early symptoms that many women encounter. -
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21 Questions I’m Too Embarrassed to Ask My Gynecologist
Visiting the gynecologist is a great way to get expert advice on questions about sex, your period, birth control and more. -
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3 Common Golf Injuries and How to Prevent Them
Understanding common golf injuries, their causes, and how to prevent them is key to staying healthy and playing your best rounds.
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How Do I Know if My Child Has a Corn Allergy?
Learn about corn allergies, their symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Discover how to identify hidden sources of corn in everyday foods and manage this uncommon but challenging allergy. -
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5 Best Healthy Boxed Mac and Cheese Options for 2025
Good news, mac and cheese lovers: More and more pre-made options are cropping up in stores. Learn which are the healthiest. -
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6 Healthier Fast Food Options to Try Now in 2025
If your overbooked schedule means that you sometimes pull up to that fast food window, here are our six top picks nutrition-wise. -
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3 of the Best Picks for Healthier Boxed Brownies
Here are three good-for-you brownie mixes you can find on shelves now. All are low-carb, gluten-free and made with no artificial sweeteners or colors. -
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3 Frozen Chicken Tenders Made With Simple, Wholesome Ingredients
Frozen chicken tenders are convenient crowd pleasers for kids and adults alike. And fortunately, more better-for-you options are hitting store shelves. -
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What Is Pneumonia? Symptoms, Causes and How to Protect Yourself
Is it a cold or pneumonia? Learn the symptoms, causes and prevention tips on how to best protect yourself from the disease. -
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3 Of The Best Healthy Frozen Pizzas
Frozen pizza can be tasty and nutritious! Registered Dietitian Molly Kimball gives her selections for the best frozen pizzas at the grocery stores. -
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What Are the Best Ways to Cope with Stress?
Exercise, laughter, healthy food, socialization and meditation are just some of the ways we can all reduce our stress levels. -
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What is Pluvicto? 5 Things to Know About This Prostate Cancer Drug
Pluvicto is a targeted radiation therapy for advanced, PSMA-positive prostate cancer that has spread and no longer responds to hormone or chemotherapy. -
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How Can You Prevent ACL Injuries and Protect Your Knees?
Learn how to prevent ACL injuries with expert tips on strength, form, balance and recovery to keep your knees safe and support long-term mobility. -
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How to Choose the Right Pair of Running Shoes in 2025
Find the best running shoes for your feet, goals and surfaces. Learn how fit, support and features help prevent injury and improve performance. -
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Are There Natural Remedies to Help Protect Against Prostate Cancer?
Learn about natural remedies for prostate cancer and how to safely integrate them with traditional treatments for better health. -
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What Are the Benefits of Adult Coloring Books for Seniors?
Looking after your mental well-being matters. For adults 65 and older, coloring is more than just fun. It’s a therapeutic way to feel calm and focused. -
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Heart Failure Explained: What You Need to Know
Learn about heart failure, when a heart transplant is necessary, what to expect from the process, and how cardiogenic shock can impact advanced heart failure. -
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8 Steps You Must Take for 2025 Hurricane Preparedness
Don't wait until a hurricane is in the Gulf to start making preparations. Follow these expert recommendations so that you're ready. -
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Bladder Cancer Symptoms, Risk Factors and Treatment Options: 6 Things to Know
The most common symptom of bladder cancer is blood in the urine. Learn more about bladder cancer risk factors and treatment options. -
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Lower Your High Blood Pressure: 7 Simple Tips
High blood pressure is too common. These tips from Ochsner Digital Medicine help you lower your risk and lead a healthier life. -
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Man Recovers from Sudden Appendicitis Thanks to Ochsner ER
A Westwego, Louisiana, man with appendicitis is grateful for the care he received at Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans. -
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How Do I Build My Dream Body?
Achieving your dream body requires patience and realistic expectations; no single treatment or surgery can replace a healthy lifestyle. -
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Best Healthy Bread: 5 Picks From a Registered Dietitian
Discover five healthy bread options, including lower-carb, gluten-free and highly digestible choices. -
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Our 5 Favorite Low-Carb Ice Cream Options for 2025
Looking for low-carb or keto ice cream? Check out these recommendations from a registered dietitian. -
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Can Hormone Changes During Menopause Cause UTIs?
Learn why urinary tract infections (UTIs) are more common during menopause and discover the eight best tips to reduce your risk. -
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How Do I Control Menopause Weight Gain?
Weight gain, particularly in the abdominal area, is a common complaint among those going through menopause. Here are steps on how to prevent weight gain in later years. -
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Breast Reduction Surgery: Expert Advice from a Plastic Surgeon
Breast reduction offers a range of physical and psychological benefits, including pain relief, improved mobility and improved self-esteem. -
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Is Vaping Safer Than Smoking?
Learn the risks of vaping and its impact on health, teens, and quitting smoking. Discover expert tips and resources for a nicotine-free life. -
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What Foods Can Help Smokers Quit?
Discover nutritional tips to ease nicotine withdrawal, curb cravings and boost your mood while quitting smoking. Learn how the right foods can support your journey to a healthier, smoke-free life. -
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What Are the Warning Signs for Suicide? A Psychiatrist Explains
Know the warning signs of suicide and learn how you can help yourself and your loved ones. -
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What Are the Top Symptoms of Dehydration in 2025?
A dry or sticky mouth, fatigue and mild dizziness are just three signs of dehydration. Learn how to recognize this condition and prevent it from happening. -
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Understanding Tinnitus and How to Manage It
Get insights on tinnitus treatment, causes and symptoms to manage the ringing in your ears and improve your daily life. -
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What Are the Benefits of Strength Training After Age 40?
Strength training after 40 helps build muscle, boost metabolism, protect joints and prevent age-related decline for a stronger, healthier future. -
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Top Cheerleading Injuries and How to Prevent Them
Learn how to prevent common cheerleading injuries, such as ankle sprains, ACL tears and overuse, so athletes stay safe, recover quickly and perform their best. -
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What Are the Safety Precautions for Grilling? 5 Top Tips
Master the art of barbecuing with essential grill safety tips. Learn how to prevent burns, avoid food contamination and enjoy your summer cookouts safely. -
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5 Ways to Work Multiple Muscle Groups in the Pool
Use your pool time to the fullest by incorporating exercise. Improve agility, balance and cardiovascular fitness all at once! -
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What Are the Benefits of Using Generic Medications?
Learn how generic medications provide the same safety, effectiveness and quality as brand-name drugs while helping you save up to 85% on prescription costs. -
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What Is IV Infusion Therapy?
IV infusion therapy delivers fluids, medications or nutrients into the bloodstream. It provides fast, effective support for hydration, treatment and nutrition. -
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What Does Saharan Dust Do to You?
Talk to an allergist if your symptoms get worse due to the Saharan dust. -
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Top 3 Low-Sugar Barbecue Sauces from a Registered Dietitian
Top picks for BBQ sauces that give you all of the flavor with less sugar. -
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Does My Brain Work Better When I Eat Healthier Food?
Discover how your diet impacts mental well-being through the powerful mind-gut connection. Learn about gut-brain communication and get tips for a balanced diet to support emotional health. -
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4 Ways to Enjoy a Lighter, Refreshing Glass of Iced Tea
These lighter takes on iced tea are sure to quench your thirst. -
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10 Ways to Keep Your Family Healthy This Summer 2025
It's summertime, but that doesn't always mean illness stays at bay. Keep the whole family safe and healthy with these tips. -
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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. -
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How Can You Tell if Someone Is Having a Stroke?
Strokes don’t just happen to older adults. A quarter of strokes occur in those under 65. -
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Cardiac Stress Test: What to Know and How to Prepare
Discover the importance of a cardiac stress test for detecting heart conditions. Learn how it works, preparation tips and what results mean for you. -
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Lower Back and Neck Pain: What’s Causing It and How to Find Relief
Some spine problems can press on the spinal canal, affecting the spinal cord or nerves. This can lead to symptoms like muscle weakness, numbness or pain. -
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3 Ways Yoga Can Help Cancer Survivors
Yoga is not a cure for cancer, but it is part of a holistic approach that emphasizes the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being of an individual. -
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8 Ways to Get Your Body Goals Back on Track
Are you not seeing the weight-loss goals you're working for? Here are 8 common pitfalls that might be holding you back from becoming your leanest, fittest self. -
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What Are the 4 Top Early Symptoms of Diabetes in 2025?
Learn the early signs of diabetes as well as the specific signs of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. -
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What Are 7 Ways to a Healthy Heart?
Key strategies for a healthy heart include making dietary changes, getting regular exercise, quitting smoking, managing stress, and scheduling regular health checkups. -
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What Are the 7 Principles of Handwashing?
Learn effective hand hygiene techniques and skincare tips to maintain healthy hands, prevent germs and protect your skin. Turn small habits into health wins! -
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7 Reasons Why You Need a Primary Care Physician and an Annual Physical
Discover seven key reasons why a primary care doctor is essential for your health. From prevention to chronic care, take charge of your well-being today. -
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6 Top Picks for Healthy Ice Cream From a Dietitian
These healthy ice cream options allow you to enjoy your favorite summertime treat without the guilt of ruining a healthy diet. -
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How To Make Low-Carb, High-Protein Ice Cream
This zero-sugar ice cream recipe is so decadently rich, you’d never know it's better for you. And it's got 10 grams of protein in every half-cup serving. -
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How To Make Half-Sugar and No-Sugar Ice Cream
These recipes keep added sugar in check, while also keeping the rich flavor and texture we expect from ice cream. -
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Excessive Ear Wax? Here's What You Should and Shouldn’t Do
Learn about earwax's protective role, signs of buildup and safe removal tips. Discover why most people don't need to clean their ears and when to seek help. -
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Top 10 Things to Know About Brain Health
Twenty to 30 minutes of moderate-paced aerobic activity up to five times a week can help you have a healthy brain. -
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Understanding the Flu: Causes, Symptoms and Prevention
Learn how to identify flu symptoms, prevent the flu and protect your health this flu season with these expert prevention tips. -
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What Is Pain Management and How Does It Work?
Whether you're exploring options for chronic pain or wondering about techniques like acupuncture or steroid injections, Ochsner has you covered. -
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How Ochsner Children’s Transformed a Preemie’s Life Through Life-Saving Surgery and GI Care
When Rue was born at 31 weeks, she received a diagnosis that would change her life. Through surgery, gastrointestinal support and advocacy, she was given a second chance to thrive. -
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The Best Anti-Aging Foods to Live Longer and Look Younger in 2025
The use of nutrition as an antiaging tool is becoming an increasingly popular means to a more youthful-looking complexion. -
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Common Food Allergies and How to Manage Them in 2025
Any food, not just the nine listed on the major food allergen list, could potentially trigger an allergic response. -
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Are Food Allergies Genetic? An Allergist Weighs In
Studies suggest there may be a genetic predisposition to the development of food allergies, but the science in this area is still evolving. -
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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. -
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How to Alleviate Upper Back Pain: Quick and Effective Tips
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. -
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Adult Scoliosis Symptoms and Management: 4 Things You Should Know
Adult scoliosis can affect anyone, even those with no previous spinal problems. Learn who's at risk and common treatment options. -
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On His Own Terms: Living Better with Ochsner Digital Medicine
Ochsner Digital Medicine helps manage health conditions, reduces hospital visits and enhances quality of life. -
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4 Ways Electronic Health Records Are Improving Your Healthcare
Discover how Ochsner Health uses electronic health records to improve care, enhance communication and empower you to take charge of your health. -
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Diabetes Might Hurt Your Eyes; Here's How to Protect Them
Those living with diabetes should take vision loss seriously. Digital Medicine can help you keep diabetes and A1C well controlled. -
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7 Best Ways to Eat Healthy When the Power Goes Out in 2025
If bad weather leaves you in the dark, here are some tasty and nutritious meal ideas to serve up—no oven, blender, perishables or microwave required! -
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Top 3 Picks for Better-For-You Hot Dogs
Most hot dogs are loaded with sodium, nitrates, nitrites and food dyes but there are a few better-for-you options. Here are three of them. -
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These Are The 2 Best Meatless Burgers, According to a Dietitian
Be careful, because some meatless burgers are loaded with far more carbs and sodium than a regular burger, and some with not much protein at all. -
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How Did My Smoking Habit Become an Addiction?
Discover how smoking habits develop into addiction, why nicotine makes quitting so hard, and actionable steps to quit smoking for good. -
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How to Make a Super Simple Summertime Smoothie
Professional Health Coach Rachael Swanson shows us how she prepares her refreshing and healthy smoothie. -
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National Healthcare Decisions Day 2025: What You Should Know
Advance care planning isn't just for older people. Now is the time to have discussions with your family members to understand what matters most. -
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Important Steps to Start Advance Care Planning
Advance Care Planning can help doctors and providers give you the best care possible based on an understanding of how you want to live. -
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Here's How to Build a Complete First-Aid Kit for 2025
Learn how to prepare for emergencies with this essential first aid kit checklist for families and babies. Stay safe and ready for the unexpected! -
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How to Prevent SIDS: Top Advice for Parents and Caregivers in 2025
Medical advancements and updated guidelines have significantly improved our understanding of SIDS and how to reduce the risk. -
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What is HPV? Here’s How the Gardasil Vaccine Can Save Lives
The HPV vaccine offers safe, effective protection that can significantly reduce the risk of HPV-related health problems. -
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When Should You Get Tested For Prostate Cancer?
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, but early detection through screening can lead to highly effective treatment. -
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What Are Signs of ADHD in Women?
ADHD can be a complex disorder that presents unique challenges to women. It’s important to seek help that can improve quality of life. -
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10 Practical Tips to Improve Sleep Quality
Discover simple tips to improve sleep quality, from creating a calming bedtime routine to finding the best sleep temperature and choosing foods that help you sleep. -
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Why Is Sleep Important for Children?
The amount of sleep children need changes as they grow. Here are the sleep recommendations for your child's age. -
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6 Important Facts About Telehealth You Need to Know
Explore the top six facts about telehealth and how it's reshaping patient care experiences for a healthier future. -
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Manage High Blood Pressure and Type 2 Diabetes at Home in 2025
Digital Medicine remotely treats Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure to improve individual and community health. -
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What Medical Supplies Should I Bring in a 2025 Hurricane Evacuation?
Prepare for hurricane evacuations with a medical supply kit. Learn what to pack, how to store medications and tips for protecting your health. -
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How To Build A Disaster Supply Kit In 2025
Learn how to build a disaster supply kit with essentials like water, food and first aid supplies. Be prepared for any emergency with these tips.
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