Conditions & Treatment

Apr 13, 2020

Should Children Wear Face Masks to Prevent COVID-19?

Many adults are already buying or making their own face masks to wear, but should your children also wear one?

By Sandra A. Kemmerly, MD

Conditions & Treatment

Mar 12, 2020

How Social Distancing Can Help Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus

As cases of coronavirus in the United States spread, recent precautions from the CDC urged people to consider social distancing to prevent the spread of infection.

By Katherine Baumgarten, MD

Conditions & Treatment

Jan 23, 2020

Yeast Infections: What You Need to Know

Unfortunately, three out of four women are hit by a yeast infection at least once in their lifetime. While this common, treatable fungal infection can cause some serious discomfort and agitation, there are some misconceptions about symptoms, treatments and prevention tactics.

By Katherine R Johnson, NP

Conditions & Treatment

Sep 5, 2019

What Treatments are Available for Sinus Infections?

Edward McCoul, MD discusses advances in sinus surgery and other treatments to help your sinuses function better.

Conditions & Treatment

Sep 4, 2020

What To Know About Ear Infections

Review the symptoms of ear infections and learn how it is easier than ever to get diagnosis and treatment with tools like Ochsner’s Anywhere Care Health Kit.

By Matthew J. Mann, MD

Health Trends

Jul 23, 2018

How to Protect Your Skin and Prevent Infection

Take these preventative steps to lower the risk of bug bites. Also, learn how to treat cuts and scrapes to avoid infection.

By Jefferson G. Bohan, PharmD, BCPS

Conditions & Treatment

Mar 28, 2018

HIV Prevention - Ochsner Doctor's Note with Dodd Denton, MD

The importance of HIV prevention medication and how to get HIV PrEP for little to no cost.

By Gerald Dodd Denton II, MD