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Jan 12, 2021

Is It Safe to Date During COVID-19?

If you're single and ready to mingle, read on for our guide to dating safely during COVID-19.

Jan 5, 2021

What’s in the COVID-19 Vaccine?

For most people, it can be confusing, trying to understand what goes into a vaccine. Here is a quick guide to help you understand.

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Health Trends

Jan 5, 2021

How Does a Pandemic End?

For a pandemic to end, the virus must reach a point where it cannot easily find hosts to catch it and spread the virus further, which is known as herd immunity. The best way to reach herd immunity is through vaccination.

Conditions & Treatment

Dec 15, 2020

What Are the Side Effects of the COVID-19 Vaccine?

More than 37,000 people have received the COVID-19 vaccine during the Pfizer and Moderna vaccine trials with no significant side effects.

Food & Fitness

Dec 11, 2020

How To Safely Celebrate New Year’s During COVID-19

Making it through 2020 is a cause for celebration, but how can you celebrate the new year safely?

Prevention & Wellness

Nov 30, 2020

How Are Vaccines Approved?

Learn about the many steps vaccine makers must follow before any vaccine, including a COVID-19 vaccine, is approved in the United States.

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Health Trends

Nov 30, 2020

COVID-19 Vaccine: Who Gets it First?

Once the COVID-19 vaccine is approved by the FDA, the vaccine can begin being distributed. However, because there will be a limited supply when the vaccine is first introduced, we can expect it will be distributed to certain groups of people first.

Health Trends

Nov 24, 2020

A Physician's Firsthand Experience Working the Frontlines During COVID-19

Dr. Jack Heidenreich Jr. shares his story of diagnosing one of the first COVID patients in Louisiana, catching the virus himself and seeing those close to him lose their battle to it.

Prevention & Wellness

Nov 18, 2020

COVID-19 and Christmas: How to Celebrate Safely and Merrily

Regardless of how you celebrate this year, it’s essential to keep yourself and your family safe and healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Health Trends

Nov 11, 2020

Supporting Nonprofits During COVID-19

COVID-19 has shown us how people have stepped forward to help others in need. Here are seven ways you can support a nonprofit organization, like Ochsner, during the COIVD-19 pandemic.

Prevention & Wellness

Nov 4, 2020

COVID-19 Food Service Guidelines

The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly changed the way we used to dine out and food service guidelines.

Prevention & Wellness

Oct 14, 2020

How to Safely Host Holiday Gatherings During COVID-19

Here are some things to keep in mind and some ways to celebrate the holidays safely during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Conditions & Treatment

Oct 1, 2020

Is Sore Throat a Sign of Coronavirus?

COVID-19 is a respiratory disease, also known as the coronavirus. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the symptoms that develop with COVID-19 can vary. Could a sore throat be a sign of coronavirus?

Conditions & Treatment

Sep 28, 2020

12-Year-Old Fully Recovers After Heart Stopped Twice from COVID-19

It was one of the scariest days of Juliet Daly's life when she had to be rushed to the hospital due to severe complications from COVID-19

Health Trends

Sep 18, 2020

Are Headaches a Sign of COVID-19?

The CDC does list headache as a possible symptom of COVID-19. Reports have shown the headaches may be present early or later within the COVID-19 infection phase. However, headaches might be less common than your typical symptoms.

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Conditions & Treatment

Sep 1, 2020

COVID-19 and Reopening Schools

With the reopening of schools, there will be a higher risk of contracting COVID-19.

Health Trends

Aug 14, 2020

Can COVID-19 Cause Strokes?

Richard Zweifler, MD, discusses with Cuong Bui, MD, what a stroke is, and the increased risk of one particular type of stroke from COVID-19.

Conditions & Treatment

Aug 8, 2020

What are the long-term effects of COVID-19?

Since the onset of COVID-19, millions of people have contracted the disease. While many have recovered, they still may face some long-term effects post recovery

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Health Trends

Aug 8, 2020

Is Vomiting a Sign of Coronavirus?

Some of the common symptoms of COVID-19 include cough, shortness of breath and, possibly, a sore throat. But according to the CDC, vomiting may be a symptom, too.

Conditions & Treatment

Jul 9, 2020

Don't Delay! The Importance of Scheduling Surgeries

Procedures can have a serious impact on your health. If you've had to delay care, it is time to get back on track with your care so you can get back to doing the things you love.

Health Trends

Jul 8, 2020

COVID-19 Risk by Activity

If you are starting to venture out, participating in certain activities increases your risk of getting COVID-19. We share what activities are considered low, moderate and high.

Prevention & Wellness

Jul 6, 2020

Why Wearing Face Masks Is Important

Face masks are absolutely necessary to slow the spread of COVID-19, and the CDC recommends that anyone over the age of 2 wear one while in public settings.

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Conditions & Treatment

Jul 1, 2020

Managing Your Diabetes Care During COVID-19

During these stressful times, diabetes cannot be put on hold. Staying connected with your Diabetes Care Team is essential.

Health Trends

Jun 18, 2020

Can You Catch Coronavirus from Swimming?

The CDC currently states that there is no evidence that COVID-19 can be spread to people through the water, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t potential risks.

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Health Trends

Jun 16, 2020

Coronavirus and Pets

The risk of pets spreading COVID-19 to people is very low. However, you should treat pets like you would any other human family member and follow certain guidelines.

Health Trends

Jun 1, 2020

A Palliative Perspective on COVID-19

As COVID-19 continues to spread and put patients in the ICU, palliative care professionals are the experts many patients and family members are seeking.