How Do I Know If I Have ADHD?
While ADHD can present challenges to people affected by it, Ochsner offers treatments that can help.
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Epilepsy Surgery: New Frontiers
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. -
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Does Turkey Really Make You Sleepy? 4 Things to Know
Turkey is often blamed for post-Thanksgiving dinner drowsiness, with its high tryptophan levels cited as the reason. Is it true? -
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3 Delicious, Healthy Recipes for Turkey Leftovers
Put that leftover turkey to use with turkey-egg "muffins,'' stuffed portobello mushrooms and curried turkey salad. -
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Youth Baseball Training Tips for Injury Prevention
Baseball players who focus on year-round training can reach peak performance at the most important competition time of the year, and prevent injury. -
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How to Improve Posture: 7 Tips for Back Pain Relief
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4 Tips to Make Your 2026 Fitness Resolutions Stick
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5 Safe Travel Tips for Your Holiday Drive
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8 Tips to Control Acid Reflux
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Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines: 5 Facts You Should Know
Screening for high-risk patients can dramatically improve lung cancer survival rates. -
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Why Is My Big Toe Hurting? Turf Toe and 4 Other Causes of Big Toe Pain
Big toe joint pain can result from conditions like turf toe, gout, osteoarthritis, bunions or sesamoiditis, each with unique causes and symptoms. Treatment options range from rest, ice and medication to physical therapy or surgery, with prevention focusing on proper footwear, strengthening exercises and maintaining joint health. -
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What Are the Best Steps to Quit Smoking and Stay Smoke-Free While Pregnant?
Smoking during pregnancy can not only impact the mother’s health, but it can also affect the baby’s development and well-being. Use these tips to quit smoking and stay smoke-free. -
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What Does It Mean When Someone Receives Palliative Care?
Ochsner's palliative care teams work every day to make people feel better by providing support and improving the quality of life for patients dealing with serious illness. -
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6 Great Ways to Boost Thanksgiving Nutrition
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Mindful Eating: 5 Tips for Staying on Track During the Holidays
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10 Symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder and How to Treat It
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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. -
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What is Aortic Stenosis?
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Do I Have Heart Disease? 5 Signs to Know About
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Why Do I Keep Swallowing Down the Wrong Pipe?
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4 Things To Know About Lung Cancer: Symptoms, Causes and Who's at Risk?
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Healthy Chocolate: 6 Options That Won't Spike Your Blood Sugar
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Botox: How Fast Does It Work and How Long Does It Last?
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A Complete Guide to the 5 Best Plant-Based Sweetener Options
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How to Understand Your Blood Test Results
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What's the Healthiest Mayonnaise to Eat in 2025?
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Is It Good for You to Wear a Weighted Vest?
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Does Your Heart Race While You Sleep? Here's What You Should Know
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What Is the Immune System, and Why Is it Important?
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Best Ways to Boost Your Immune System During 2025 Flu Season
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Ovarian Cysts: What Are They and How Do You Get Them?
Ovarian cysts are common fluid-filled sacs that often resolve on their own. Most cause no symptoms, but watch for pelvic pain, bloating, or irregular bleeding. Risks include pregnancy, endometriosis, and hormone imbalances. While most cysts are not cancerous, some may require observation or treatment, such as medication or minimally invasive surgery. Yearly gynecological exams help with early detection and proactive health care. -
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How to Remove Wrinkles from Your Face Quickly
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Is Your Arm Pain a Sign of a Heart Attack?
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What Does Retinol Do for Your Skin?
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Maximize Your 2025 Healthcare Benefits Before They Expire
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4 Safety Tips for Halloween 2025
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8 Morning Habits That May Help You Lose Weight
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Every Child Deserves a Voice: How Ochsner Children’s Helped Tilly Find Hers
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What Pasta is Healthy? 5 Picks From a Registered Dietitian
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How to Make Your Flu Shot Quick and Painless
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What Is a Bulkamid Injection and How Does It Help Stress Incontinence?
A newer treatment option for stress urinary incontinence is called Bulkamid. It has provided relief for many women. -
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5 Delicious and Nutritious Pumpkin Spice Finds in 2025
From creamer to cheesecake, these five pumpkin-spice finds will satisfy your cravings for this favorite autumn flavor without wreaking nutritional havoc. -
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Medicare Advantage: 9 Important FAQs Answered
Also known as Part C, Medicare Advantage plans are offered by private insurance companies and include Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B (medical insurance) coverage. -
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6 Questions to Ask Before Choosing Your Medicare Advantage Plan
When comparing Medicare Advantage plans, take note of the expenses you will be responsible for, including any premiums, deductibles, copays and prescription drug costs. -
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What Should You Know About RSV and How Can You Protect Your Family?
RSV is a contagious virus that can cause serious illness in babies, children and older adults. New vaccines and preventive medicines now offer protection for families, reducing the risk of severe RSV infections and hospitalizations. Learn symptoms, risks and prevention tips to stay safe this RSV season. -
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Does Melatonin Help You Sleep? Tips From a Pharmacist
Melatonin is a common sleep aid, but does it really help? Learn how it affects your sleep cycle, the benefits and risks, and expert advice from Ochsner Health on safe use and better rest. -
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What Medications Should You Avoid While Pregnant?
It’s generally recommended to avoid medicines during pregnancy, but if you need to take something, it’s essential you know what your safest options are. -
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Halloween 2025 Treats: The 3 Best and the 3 Worst
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Allergy-Friendly Treats to Pass Out for Halloween 2025
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What is AFib? Expert Advice From a Cardiac Electrophysiologist
Learn about atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common heart rhythm disorder. Understand its risks, including stroke, and protect your long-term heart health. -
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6 Things to Know About ACL Injuries In Children in 2025
ACL tears have become common in children. Do they always require surgery? -
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Why Does Single-Sport Specialization Lead to Youth Injuries?
Early sports specialization raises injury risks for kids. Learn how rest, variety and expert care can prevent burnout and protect young athletes. -
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Primary Care Doctors Recommend Digital Medicine for Heart and Diabetes Health
Primary care physicians are encouraging patients with high blood pressure or Type 2 diabetes to enroll in Ochsner Digital Medicine. -
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Help Keep Your Kidneys Working Longer with Ochsner Digital Medicine
Managing high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes are critical to kidney health. If you have chronic kidney disease, Ochsner Digital Medicine can help. -
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Top 10 Facts for the 2025-2026 Flu Season
Getting a flu shot is a personal decision and should be discussed with your doctor or healthcare provider. Here are 10 flu questions answered. -
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What Are the Flu Shot Side Effects for the 2025-2026 Flu Season?
For most patients, they will not experience any side effects from the flu vaccine. But like any medical product, vaccines may cause some mild side effects that typically go away within a day or two. -
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Top Tips to Know If Your Symptoms Are the Flu or COVID-19 in 2025
Suffering from a sore throat, cough or just feeling run down? Learn how symptoms differ between the COVID-19 and the flu. -
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Can You Get the Flu from a Flu Shot?
Here are the facts on flu vaccine and how to discuss your options with Ochsner. -
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The 5 Best Ways To Prevent Colds and the Flu in 2025
Stay healthy year-round with expert flu and cold prevention tips. Learn strategies and tips on healthy habits to protect yourself and others. -
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Flu vs. Cold: How to Tell the Difference
The common cold and the flu are both illnesses that can make you feel bad, but they have different symptoms and severity. -
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5 Top Tips for Handling Pediatric Care After-Hours
Explore why pediatric ERs are ideal for infants and young children and learn how to manage pediatric care when your doctor's office is closed. -
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The 2025 Flu Shot and Diabetes: What You Need to Know
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5 Tailgating Foods for Healthy Game Day Snacking
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3 Creamy Dips That Are Actually Good for You in 2025
You’ll love these dips made with good-for-you ingredients like eggplant, cauliflower and Greek yogurt. -
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What Are Statins Used For?
What do you know about statins? Learn what they are, how they lower cholesterol, reduce heart attack and stroke risk and improve heart health. -
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Tips For Keeping Your Baby Flu-Free
The flu vaccine is safe for pregnant or nursing people to get and may help keep your baby flu-free. Plus, other tips to protect your baby from the flu. -
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Is Getting the Flu Shot While Pregnant Safe?
The flu vaccine is safe to receive during any point in pregnancy. -
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3 Things to Know About 2025-26 Flu Shots and Kids
Getting the flu vaccine is a good way to protect your child from the flu. -
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How Long Does the Flu Last: 2025-2026 Season
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6 Signs of Heart Attack 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. -
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What Are the First Signs of Heart Disease in Women?
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What is Chronic Venous Insufficiency?
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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. -
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How Do Compression Socks Help Blood Flow?
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Top 4 Things Parents Need to Know About Children and Vaccines
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Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD): What Are the Symptoms and Treatment Options?
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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 cause. -
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4 Best Ways to Order a Healthier Pumpkin Spice Latte From Starbucks in 2025
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Chronic Kidney Disease: Essential Steps for Better Health in 2025
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. -
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5 Vitamins to Help Fight Colds and the Flu
In addition to getting your flu shot, consider adding these vitamins and supplements to your diet to boost your immune system ahead of cold and flu season. -
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Is Cottage Cheese Good For You? Nutrition Facts and a Dietitian's Top Picks
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9 Early Signs of Pregnancy
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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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