Prevention & Wellness

Oct 14, 2021

Does Alcohol Kill Germs?

Two points must be made here. Don’t drink hand sanitizer. And, taking a shot of bourbon will not kill germs inside the body.

By Sandra A. Kemmerly, MD

Food & Fitness

Feb 9, 2021

No Alcohol for 40 Days: Take the 2021 #AlcoholFreeFor40 Challenge

Give your body a spring detox; give up alcohol for 40 days and document the impact it has on your body with the Alcohol Free for 40 Challenge.

By Molly Kimball, RD, CSSD

Food & Fitness

Jan 11, 2021

New Dietary Guidelines for Americans: 8 Things to Know

The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans provides advice on what to eat, but may be based on weak scientific evidence. Here's what you need to know.

By Molly Kimball, RD, CSSD

Food & Fitness

Jan 15, 2020

5 Reasons to Join #AlcoholFreefor40

With deeper sleep, better hydration and less inflammation, there’s no way you won’t feel significantly better on the #AlcoholFreeFor40 challenge.

By Molly Kimball, RD, CSSD

Food & Fitness

Jul 23, 2018

Can I Drink Alcohol if I Have Diabetes?

Wondering if alcohol is safe to enjoy when you have diabetes? Let’s look at how the body processes alcohol and its effects on blood sugar control.

By Angelina LeBlanc, RDN, LDN, CDE

Food & Fitness

Feb 22, 2018

Benefits of Fasting from Alcohol

Having libations at the onset (and duration) of an outing is frequent, especially in New Orleans. It’s easy to overindulge, so taking a break every now and then is warranted.

Prevention & Wellness

Feb 7, 2018

Can You Drink Alcohol on Antibiotics?

You've heard it 100 times: don't drink while taking antibiotics. But is it true? Learn about the risks involved.

By Sandra A. Kemmerly, MD

Food & Fitness

Dec 28, 2015

Play It Safe This Holiday Season! Alcohol Myths and Facts

Let’s look at some common myths and facts about alcohol to keep the safety of yourself and others at the forefront this holiday season.

By Sarah O. Dulaney, MSW, LCSW

Conditions & Treatment

Nov 20, 2015

Straight Talk about Alcohol Use Disorders

For people without the genetic, environmental or emotional predisposition to abuse alcohol, having a few drinks is no big deal. But if you’ve ever been close to someone who suffers from some kind of alcohol use disorder (AUD), the cost of that abuse is a hefty one.

By Dean A. Hickman, MD

Food & Fitness

Aug 12, 2014

Top Myths and Misconceptions about Wine

To help clear up some of the common health mysteries that surround wine, Molly Kimball, RD, CSSD, gets to the bottom of what's really swirling in your wine glass.

By Molly Kimball, RD, CSSD