5 Things Women Need to Know About Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a condition that can affect both men and women, but there are special considerations for women diagnosed with epilepsy.
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7 Frequently Asked Questions About Seizures and Epilepsy from a Neurologist
Epilepsy is a spectrum disorder with many different types of seizures at varying levels of severity. Here is what you need to know. -
10 Best Ways to Manage Your Diabetes During the Holidays
Nearly 900,000 people in Louisiana and Mississippi have diabetes. Here's how you can enjoy the holidays and stay healthy. -
4 Best Ways to Relieve Holiday Constipation
Stress + anxiety + rich food=digestive issues. You can relieve (and prevent) holiday constipation with these tips. -
3 Things To Know About Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States. Learn who is most at risk. -
Ragweed Season 2022: What to Know
Ragweed pollen allergies peak in mid-September and typically last into late November and can make life downright miserable.
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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. -
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. -
Treating Neuroendocrine Tumors: Top Surgical Options For Patients
The Ochsner Neuroendocrine Tumor Program and its team of surgeons offers a wide variety of surgical options for patients diagnosed with a neuroendocrine tumor. -
5 Top Reasons for Painful Big Toe Joint Pain
Even though toe joints are small, they play a prime role in how the foot functions -
10 Important Things To Know about Epilepsy and Seizures
One seizure doesn't mean you have epilepsy. Neurologist Fawad Khan debunks more common myths. -
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 Causes Epilepsy and What Are the Most Common Signs?
November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month, and there are a lot of questions that often surround this medical condition. -
Is Testosterone Therapy the New Beauty Trend For Men?
Testosterone therapy is not a fountain of youth for aging men. Learn about its risks and what experts recommend instead. -
I Feel Like I Am Spinning: 5 Symptoms of Vertigo
We’ve all felt dizzy from time to time, and while dizzy spells are often nothing to be concerned about, a chronic feeling of spinning or imbalance could be a sign of vertigo. -
How Can Nutrition Therapy Help Kids with IBD?
Nutrition therapy can help ease inflammation and heal the gut in kids with inflammatory bowel disease. -
What is Container Baby Syndrome?
While jumpers and carseats keep babies safe and happy, too much time in them can cause container baby syndrome. But container baby syndrome is 100 percent preventable! -
Breast Cancer: Risk Factors, Treatment
About 85% of breast cancers are sporadic and occur in women with no family history. Learn your risk factors and what you can do to try to prevent breast cancer. -
7 Top Reasons You're Peeing a Lot
Are frequent bathroom trips interfering in your day? Here are seven things that could be the culprit. -
Pediatric Liver Transplants: Why Go to Ochsner
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. -
Signs of Diabetes in Women
You may be surprised to learn 1 in 9 adult women in the U.S. has diabetes. Women should be mindful of the signs and symptoms of diabetes to help diagnose the disease and control it. -
Botox Benefits and How Fast Does It Work?
Botox was first approved in the late 1980s to treat eye muscle disorders. In 2002, the Food and Drug Administration approved its use for cosmetic purposes. -
Why Fad Diets Are a Big Fail
Sure, you may lose some weight, but chances are, you’ll quickly gain it all back. -
Common Myths About Organ Donation
The most common falsehoods related to the organ donation process, and why everyone should consider becoming a donor today. -
2022 Flu Shots and Kids
Getting the flu vaccine is the best way to protect your child from the flu. -
Heart-Healthy Diet: 6 Tips
Fruits and vegetables, whole grains and limited sodium intake are some of the best ways to fight heart disease. -
What is a Domino Liver Transplant?
Domino liver transplants are rarely performed as there are only a few circumstances where this type of transplant is possible. -
What Low Testosterone and Erectile Dysfunction Can Mean for Your Overall Health
For many men, erectile dysfunction (ED) will occur as they age. What many do not realize is that ED can often be linked to more serious conditions like cardiac issues, high blood pressure and diabetes. It is important for men to take these conditions seriously and seek further medical attention to screen for other underlying issues. -
Chronic Joint Pain and Inflammation? Could It Be Lupus?
Lupus is a chronic, autoimmune disease that can affect any part of your body and often causes severe joint pain and inflammation. -
Can I Take Cough Medicine While Breastfeeding?
While it is generally OK to use cough medicine while breastfeeding, here's what you need to know to keep you and your nursing baby safe. -
How Do I Fix My Gut Health?
Often described as the second brain, your gut health plays an important role in your whole-body wellness -
Flu Season 2022: 8 Tips for Staying Healthy
One thing to remember about flu season 2022: The flu viruses can change each year, so it's important to get vaccinated each year. -
9 Causes of Lower Back Pain in Women
Lower back pain in women can be caused by many different conditions. Learn treatment options available to you. -
What Are Symptoms of Sepsis?
Serious infections caused by exposure to dangerous bacteria can cause sepsis, but more common infections like pneumonia or urinary tract infections can also be the culprit. -
Arthritis Exercises for Hip Pain
If you experience frequent joint pain caused by arthritis, Ochsner sports medicine physician Shannon Goode, MD, recommends incorporating certain exercises into your daily routine. -
PAD Symptoms and Treatment Options
Treatment options for peripheral artery disease (PAD) may include medical therapy, minimally invasive procedures or a surgical procedure. -
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. -
Stomach Issues Have You Feeling Uneasy?
Stomach issues can leave you feeling uneasy. Is it gastroenteritis, food poisoning or IBS? -
What is Venous Insufficiency?
When the veins and valves in our lower body are not working properly, it is called venous insufficiency. -
What Is Mild Cognitive Impairment?
Mild cognitive impairment is an early stage of memory loss that can represent the first signs of dementia -
What Is Sciatica Nerve Pain and How Is it Treated?
Sciatica pain is frequently caused by the compression or pinching of a spinal nerve as it exits the spine. -
Best Exercises for Peripheral Artery Disease
Are you a PAD patient who experiences pain in your lower legs after walking? These exercises can help. -
5 of the Best Ways to Live Well with Chronic Pain
Did you know smokers have higher pain scores than nonsmokers? Chronic pain can be improved by lifestyle changes. -
Is It the Flu or COVID-19?
Learn how symptoms differ between the COVID-19 and the flu. -
Pain in the Legs: Could It Be 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. -
Mumps: Symptoms and Treatments
Mumps is a contagious viral illness that causes swollen salivary glands, fever and headaches. -
Why Do My Hands Hurt? 5 Reasons for the Pain
We put our hands through a lot each day. From working at our computer, to texting and even getting dressed in the morning. When your hands hurt, it can impact your day-to-day routine and make some activities unpleasant to complete. -
The Best Ways to Relieve Ear Pressure
The eustachian tube is about 1.4-inches long and a mere 0.12 in diameter. So, it doesn’t take much to block it and cause ear pressure. -
Top 10 Flu Myths in 2022 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. -
Which Over-the-Counter Medications Are Best for Common Cold and Flu Symptoms?
Antibiotics, which only treat illnesses caused by bacteria, will not treat either one of these viral infections. -
5 Easy Ways to Make Your Feet Feel Better
Foot pain affects everyone. Check out five tips from a podiatrist on simple ways to get foot pain relief. -
A New Option for Chronic Pain: Functional Restoration
New functional restoration programs provide superior outcomes to manage chronic pain. -
Acupuncture and COVID-19
Acupuncture can help decrease COVID-19 symptoms while boosting the body's immune response to the virus and reducing stress. -
How to Get Chlorine Out of Eyes
Prevent eye irritation and chemical conjunctivitis with these tips for getting chlorine out of your eyes -
What Is Osteoarthritis? 10 Things You Should Know
Also known as "wear and tear” arthritis, osteoarthritis is the most common chronic condition of the joints. -
6 Steps to Building the Best Body Care Routine
When it comes to putting together a skincare routine, people tend to think about their face. But what about the rest of the body? -
Sun Protection Tips for 2022: 7 Things to Know
Read our best sunscreen tips, including when to opt for zinc oxide sunscreen. -
Fungal Skin Infections: Symptoms, Causes and Treatments
Fungal skin infections are quite common around the world and are usually not serious. Learn how to identify and care for fungal skin infections in our blog. -
Earache? Here Are 5 Remedies You Can Do at Home
We’ve all experienced an earache at one time or another, and while they can be bothersome and unpleasant, there are things you can do at home to help ease the discomfort. -
Neuroendocrine Tumors: Treatment and Management
The Ochsner Neuroendocrine Tumor Program is made up of a multidisciplinary team that specializes in the treatment and management of neuroendocrine tumors. -
Monkeypox 2022: What Are the Symptoms and Treatments?
Monkeypox, a rare but potentially serious viral illness, has started to spread in the United States at a rather unusual pace. Here is what you need to know about this viral infection. -
Spinal Cord Stimulation: An Option for Chronic Pain
For people who have chronic pain that does not respond adequately to physical and occupational therapy or medications, spinal cord stimulation may be a good option. -
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Color Confusion: What Does It Mean to Be Color Blind?
Color blindness occurs when you are unable to see colors in a normal way. -
What Are the Symptoms of Strep Throat and How Do You Treat It?
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. -
Childhood Seizures: How to Recognize the Signs and Symptoms
Epilepsy affects more than 300,000 children under the age of 15. While most cases of childhood epilepsy are manageable, it can be frightening for kids and parents. -
Are Blood Clots in Your Period Normal?
While on your period, you notice you have some blood clots in your blood. This can be completely normal, but excessive clotting can be a warning sign. -
How Can I Identify and Treat a Rash from Poison Ivy?
Did you know if you act fast enough, you can prevent a poison ivy rash from forming? -
Types of Pelvic Floor Disorders Women Can Experience
Pelvic floor dysfunction is the inability to control your pelvic floor muscles and can include a wide range of conditions. Colin Goudelocke, MD, shares more on the causes of these conditions and treatment options available. -
What is Afib?
Atrial fibrillation, or Afib, is a type of arrhythmia, also known as an irregular heartbeat. Afib is a common disorder, but does require medical attention. -
When Are Persistent GI Issues More Than Just Stomach Pain?
Most of us have experienced stomach pain or gastrointestinal issues at one point or another, but for people suffering from persistent abdominal pain, an accurate diagnosis could be far more pressing. -
What Are the Symptoms of Aphasia?
Learn more about symptoms and treatments of aphasia, a communication disorder. -
What Is a Neuroendocrine Tumor (NET) and Why Choose Ochsner for Your Care?
Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs) are rare tumors that are difficult to diagnose and can originate anywhere in the body. Learn more about NETs and your treatment options at Ochsner. -
6 Things to Know About Neuroendocrine Tumors
From symptoms to diagnosis to treatment, these six pieces of information will help you better understand neuroendocrine tumors, or NETs. -
Can I Exercise with COVID-19?
If you're recovering from COVID-19, you may want to ease back into your workout routine. Consider these tips from Ochsner physical therapists before hitting the gym. -
How COVID Brain Fog Affects Communication and How to Stop It
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. -
How Effective is HIV PrEP and Who Should Take It?
PrEP is a treatment that can reduce the chance of getting HIV. -
What Are Uterine Fibroids?
If you consistently have heavy or painful periods, uterine fibroids may be to blame. -
Excessive Ear Wax? Doctors Say Don't Use Cotton Swabs For Ear Cleaning
Do you find yourself having trouble hearing due to earwax buildup? An excess of earwax can make hearing difficult and become a nuisance. Cleaning your ears can sometimes cause more problems than it’s worth. -
How Stroke Symptoms May Differ in Women
Strokes can have a more negative and long-term impact for women, since they generally live longer than men. -
When Will Kids Under 12 Be Able to Get 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. -
Your Baby’s First Fever: What to Do?
Fevers can be stressful events, especially when your baby is having their first fever. Here's what to do and what not to do. -
How to Prevent Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)
Bacteria naturally live in the vagina. However, overgrowth of bacteria can occur, leading to conditions like bacterial vaginosis (BV). -
What You Need To Know About the Hepatitis Outbreak in Children
Pediatric hepatologist Ryan Himes, MD, explains the recent hepatitis outbreak in children, plus ways to protect your kids and symptoms to look out for. -
What Are Organ Donation Requirements?
All people should consider themselves potential organ and tissue donors—regardless of age, health, race or ethnicity. -
How Do Living Kidney Donations Work?
Choosing to donate a kidney is one of the most meaningful and generous things anyone can do but there are many things to consider. -
What Is Athlete's Foot?
Even nonathletes can get athlete's foot; the fungus that causes it isn't picky. -
What Is the Fastest Way to Cure Jock Itch?
Jock itch is caused by a fungal infection, and it's mostly preventable. -
What to Do When Dehydrated
Dehydration can influence your mental functioning, heart rate and ability to regulate body temperature and blood pressure. -
Symptoms of Lymphoma
Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system and symptoms of lymphoma often feel like a cold or the flu. -
What Are the Symptoms of Liver Disease?
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. -
Having a Stroke? Think BE-FAST
Early treatment can reduce the brain damage that results from a stroke. -
The Signs of Stroke
Strokes don’t just happen to older adults. A quarter of strokes occur in those under 65. -
What Causes Chlamydia?
Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI), and it can affect both men and women. While no one wants to be told they have an STI, the good news is chlamydia is treatable. -
How Do I Know If I’m Having a Stroke?
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. Learn the signs to spot a stroke. -
What Are Symptoms of Hemorrhoids?
Hemorrhoids are sometimes referred to as piles and occur when the veins around the lower rectum or anus are swollen and inflamed. We shouldn’t be embarrassed to talk about hemorrhoids, mainly because 1 in 20 Americans experience them. -
Cellulitis Can Be Dangerous. Don't Ignore That Cut or Skin Infection
Cellulitis is a bacterial skin infection that causes redness, pain and swelling in your limbs and can cause serious health concerns if not treated.
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