9 Tips for People with Diabetes During the Holidays
We've got a list of holiday recipe swaps for people with diabetes, including roux, mayo and cream cheese substitutes.
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Keep the Holidays Safe and Fun With These Fire Safety Tips
The holiday season can be one of the most dangerous times of the year for household fires, so take note of these tips to reduce your risk. -
Up Your Holiday Meal Game with These 5 Plant-Based Baking Hacks
Here are some reasons to eat more plants and some kitchen secrets for baking nutritious and delicious treats this holiday season. -
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. -
Top 11 Tips for a Healthy Bladder
Maintaining a healthy bladder is important for everyone. Avoid urinary tract infections and other health problems with these bladder health tips. -
The Best Ways to Avoid Holiday Allergies
Do you clean your holiday decorations each year? They may have a coating of dust and allergens!
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9 Tips for Surviving the Holidays With Your In-Laws
Here's one in-law tip: Create a special code word with your partner to signal it may be time to retire early for the evening. Read on for eight more practical tips. -
What Are the Top Christmas Tree Allergy Symptoms?
What's in YOUR Christmas tree? If bringing a fresh Christmas tree into your home makes you sniffle, you might be surprised to know it's what's lurking in the tree that makes you sneeze. -
Primary Care, Urgent Care or Emergency Room?
With more healthcare options than ever it can be challenging when choosing where to go when you are injured or ill. By assessing the condition or symptoms you are facing, you can select the appropriate place to go for care. -
Top 10 Questions Expecting Moms Ask
From when you should let others know you are pregnant to what essentials you need on delivery day, we're answering your top questions as an expecting mom. -
7 Worst Habits for Your Brain
Did you know sitting slows brain function? When you sit, you are not allowing your muscles to pump fresh blood, oxygen and good chemicals to your brain. -
Need a Vitamin D Boost? Consider These 6 Foods While Grocery Shopping
Vitamin D plays an important role in our body’s health. Try these six grocery store finds to boost your vitamin D intake. -
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. -
Syncing Our Bodies with Time Change
Twice a year, we have to adjust our internal clocks due to the time changes known as daylight saving time and fall back. Here are tips on how to adjust. -
Allergy-Free Halloween Treats that Kids and Parents Will Love
Don't be afraid of being "that parent.'' You can hand out all kinds of fun surprises that aren't candy for Halloween. -
How to Celebrate Halloween During COVID-19 and Flu Season
What parents need to know about keeping their kids healthy this Halloween during COVID-19 and flu season. -
5 Tips for Men to Protect Their Skin Year-Round
Studies show that skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Did you know men are more likely to be at risk? -
Enjoy Treats and Avoid Tricks with These Must-Have Halloween Safety Tips
Here are a few safety tips to keep in mind while you're out trick-or-treating this Halloween. -
What Parents Want to Know About 2022 RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus)
Cases of RSV in kids are on the rise. Here's everything you need to know about respiratory syncytial virus in 2022. -
5 Digestive Symptoms in Kids to Never Ignore
If your child has any of these five digestive symptoms, it's time to call your pediatrician. -
What Illnesses Do We Get From Mosquitos and How Can We Avoid Them?
Infection with West Nile Virus is either asymptomatic in around 80% of infected people or can lead to West Nile fever or severe West Nile disease. -
Make Healthy Sleep a Priority by Washing Your Sheets
Want a better night’s sleep? Experts say wash your sheets at least once a week. -
Is Your Latex Allergy Keeping You From Practicing Safe Sex? Here Are Alternative Contraceptives
Condoms used by men and women have no side effects but can cause irritation and other discomforts for people with latex allergies or sensitives. -
Top Foods and Drinks That Improve Liver Health
From coffee and tea to blueberries and beetroot juice, these foods and drinks have been shown to boost your liver health. -
Why the Flu Shot is Important for People with Diabetes
People with diabetes should get yearly flu shots, as the flu is more risky for people with chronic disease. -
How Long Does the Flu Last?
On average, flu symptoms start within one to four days after exposure to the virus and continue for about five to seven days after. -
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. -
Is Getting the Flu Shot While Pregnant Safe?
There are a lot of misconceptions when it comes to getting the flu shot while pregnant. Learn why pregnant and nursing women should make an extra effort to get the flu vaccine. -
5 Ways to Avoid Colds and the Flu 2022
Simple steps you can take to reduce your chances of getting sick. -
2022 Flu Shots and Kids
Getting the flu vaccine is the best way to protect your child from the flu. -
Wellness Exam Checklist
A long-term relationship with a primary care physician – a doctor that helps you manage your health – keeps you healthier and lowers overall medical costs. -
5 Common Questions about ED and Low-T
Symptoms of Low-T can cause lower sex drive, an increase in body fat and reduction in muscles mass, and feelings of moodiness or laziness. -
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. -
Omicron COVID-19 Booster Shots Are Now Available: Eligibility Guide
COVID-19 booster shots targeting the omicron variant’s BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants are now available. Here's what you need to know. -
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. -
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. -
What Should I Discuss With My Doctor at My Annual Wellness Exam?
Here are the most important topics and screenings to cover with your primary care physician during your annual wellness exam. -
What is Venous Insufficiency?
When the veins and valves in our lower body are not working properly, it is called venous insufficiency. -
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. -
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. -
6 Tips for Preventing Sport Injuries in Young Athletes
Student athletes practice or play games at high exercise intensity levels, putting them at an increased risk for sports injury. Learn how to prevent them. -
What are the Flu Shot Side Effects?
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. -
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. -
5 Vitamins to Help Fight 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 flu season. -
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. -
10 Reasons to Love Your Kidneys and More
Kidneys are bean-shaped internal organs that are about the size of a fist. Learn some of the many reasons to love your kidneys and how to keep them healthy. -
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. -
Why This Dermatologist Approves of Slugging Skincare
Your grandmother may have known about slugging long before you ever heard about it. -
Back to School: How Much Should Your Child’s Backpack Weigh?
Overloaded bookbags can lead to chronic back pain in kids of all ages. Follow these tips to help prevent injury. -
Monkeypox and Children: Should Kids Get the Smallpox Vaccine?
The smallpox vaccine, which is no longer administered to the general public, has proved to be effective against monkeypox. -
How to Get Chlorine Out of Eyes
Prevent eye irritation and chemical conjunctivitis with these tips for getting chlorine out of your eyes -
Why Adults Might Need the Whooping Cough Vaccine Again
Babies younger than two months old are most vulnerable to whooping cough, which is why Tdap vaccination during pregnancy is an effective way to protect infants. -
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. -
How Important is Mental Health for Student Athletes?
Student athlete mental health is just as important as physical health. Learn how to help them cope with the pressure to perform. -
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. -
How To Take Your Baby's Temperature
When you suspect your baby has a fever, the first step is to take their temperature. But where? And what thermometer should you use? -
Pneumonia Vaccine for Adults: How Long Does It Last?
A new pneumonia vaccine offers equal protection in a single dose unlike previous vaccines, which required two doses. And it provides lifelong protection. -
How To Fall Asleep Faster
From trouble winding down to sleep anxiety, getting a good night’s rest can be a challenging task. -
How Exercise and Fitness Can Save Your Life
Through his care at Ochsner and his membership at Ochsner Fitness Center, Dean Arnett is able to positively contribute to his health and his future. -
Can I Lose Weight Too Fast?
People tend to think that weight loss will happen quickly by cutting calories excessively, and the weight will not return. This approach is not realistic or successful for many reasons and losing weight quickly can negatively affect our bodies and well-being. -
COVID-19 Vaccines Available for Children Ages 6 Months to 4 Years
Ochsner Health has begun administering the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to children ages 6 months to 4 years following approval from the CDC and LDH. -
What Are the Meat Sweats and Why Do They Happen?
It’s prime grilling season, but if you find yourself over-indulging and your heartbeat rapidly increasing, you could have a case of the meat sweats. -
Taking Care of Your Dad Bod
Chronic medical diseases like diabetes, obesity, hypertension, heart disease and high cholesterol are some of the common problems causing men to die prematurely while in the prime of their life. -
Is Saharan Dust Dangerous?
Upper-level winds pick up an estimated 100 million tons of dust from the Sahara Desert each year. -
How to Avoid Car Sickness
As you head out on the road this summer, don't forget to prepare for car sickness prevention. Follow these tips for your road trip. -
The 2022 Stomach Flu: Symptoms and Treatment
Norovirus, which causes the stomach flu, is highly contagious, and cases are on the rise. Here’s how to stay healthy. -
4 Ways Electronic Health Records Are Improving Your Healthcare
Electronic health records are a digital version of a paper chart containing a patient’s medical history & used for diagnosis and treatment. -
Hurricane Preparation: Healthy Eating Tips
If a hurricane leaves you in the dark, here are some tasty and nutritious meal ideas to serve up—no oven, blender, perishables or microwave required! -
Generator Safety Tips for 2022
If high winds and heavy rain knock out your power during a storm, a generator can help restore power to your home. We share generator safety tips. -
7 Telehealth Myths Debunked
Many are reluctant to take advantage of the benefits of telehealth because of the misinformation that surrounds it. -
The Meaning of BMI, How to Calculate It and How to Understand It
BMI is an easy and inexpensive tool to utilize to assess your risk of underlying health conditions. -
Fast Facts About Sun Protection
While spending time in the sunshine and fresh air can be good for your health, it’s important to take a couple of precautions before heading outside. -
The Benefits of Prenatal Massages
Prenatal massages are specifically for those expecting and can be a helpful tool in relieving common pregnancy-related complaints. -
Who Should Donate Blood?
There are more than 600 known antigens besides A and B blood types, so it's important to increase the number of available blood donors from all ethnic groups. -
How to Protect Yourself Traveling to and Hurricane-Affected Areas in 2022
Those who must travel to hurricane-affected areas, including those who are traveling for humanitarian aid work, should adhere to these medical recommendations. -
Boil Water Advisory FAQs
If you're affected by a boil water advisory, read these answers to the most commonly asked questions. -
Be Prepared: Building a Disaster Supply Kit in 2022
A disaster supply kit is a collection of basic items you may need in the event of an emergency. -
CDC Approves Boosters for Kids Ages 5-11
The Pfizer-BioNTech booster for kids ages 5-11 has been approved by the CDC five months after receiving their primary Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine series. -
How Does Caffeine Affect Your Heart?
When we think of caffeine, we often overlook its effects on our bodies, including our hearts. -
Second COVID-19 Booster Shot: Do You Qualify?
The FDA approved an additional booster dose for certain people who may be at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19. Here's what you need to know. -
What Necessities Do I Need in a First-Aid Kit?
Having a well-stocked first-aid kit in case of accidents is important for preventing infections, as well as lessening the potential severity of an injury. -
Expect the Unexpected: Here's How to Build a Complete First-Aid Kit
To help prepare for the unexpected, having a well-stocked first aid kit on hand can give you a critical advantage to first response. -
What to Expect When You’re Expecting During Hurricane Season 2022
Hurricane season is starting, and for pregnant women, it’s important to take extra steps to ensure everything goes smoothly, whether you are evacuating or staying. -
How Effective is HIV PrEP and Who Should Take It?
PrEP is a treatment that can reduce the chance of getting HIV. -
What Are Side Effects of the COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids?
Pfizer submitted an emergency use authorization request to the Food and Drug Administration on Oct. 7 for the vaccine for the 5-11 age group. The FDA is expected to take at least several weeks to analyze the data before deciding whether to grant the drug maker’s request. -
Booster Shots for Older Teens Approved by CDC
Sixteen-and 17-year-olds are now approved to receive the Pfizer booster -
COVID Vaccine for Kids Under 16
The Pfizer vaccine for teenagers ages 12 to 15 is the same two-dose regimen currently being administered to those who are ages 16 and older. -
Ochsner Parents: Find All Your Children's Shot Records Online
No more calling the doctor’s office or hunting around the house. Your child's vaccination records are online, whenever you need them. -
Young Mother Triumphs Over Triple Negative Breast Cancer
At 29 years old, Rachel was a dietitian, a wife and a mom to a 15-month-old little boy. She was also diagnosed with breast cancer. -
What is a Virtual Visit?
See a doctor online for quick, easy care with virtual visits today. -
Scheduling Cardiology Appointments Post Hurricanes
Ochsner Cardiology is dedicated to protecting our community post any natural disaster. We have a few changes to our appointments due to the recent hurricane. -
What Medical Supplies Should I Bring with Me in a 2022 Hurricane Evacuation?
If you were to evacuate your home for a hurricane, would you think to grab your prescription medications list?
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