+4 Remember P.E.? In Louisiana, it’s due for a strong comeback, with new guidelines. By MARGARET DELANEY | Staff writer Jul 26, 2026 Tevin Moton takes training seriously. Every morning he has a group doing something new.
Ultra-processed foods: why they’re so hard to resist BY MOLLY KIMBALL - RD, CSSD Jul 26, 2026 Ultra-processed foods have been a hot topic in wellness conversations, and for good reason. Research continues to link diets high in these foods with anxiety and inflammation, obesity, Type 2 …
+4 Advancing care, improving lives: The impact of research at Ochsner Baton Rouge BY AMANDA MCELFRESH | BRANDED CONTENT SPECIALIST Jul 26, 2026 Each day, physicians are working to answer some of medicine’s biggest questions: Can a new therapy help patients recover more quickly? Can it reduce debilitating symptoms? Can it prevent injur…
+2 Free men's health clinic, summer toy drive and more Louisiana health news By MARGARET DELANEY | Staff writer Jul 25, 2026 Health Notes is an occasional listing of health happenings around Louisiana. Have something you'd like to share? Contact us at margaret.delaney@theadvocate.com.
Summer traveling with kids? The doctor sympathizes and shares this advice. BY SCOTT HAMILTON | Contributing writer Jul 24, 2026 Oschner peiatrics
U.S. death rate falls to pre-pandemic levels, but Louisiana’s rate is higher. See the data. By MARGARET DELANEY | Staff writer Jul 23, 2026 The U.S. death rate fell 4.6% last year, a return to a trend before COVID-19.
+2 Can poor sleep cause TMJ? ‘They go hand in hand,’ Louisiana doctors say. By MATTHEW HAINES | Contributing Writer Jul 22, 2026 The potential damage from poor sleep has become increasingly known — it has been linked to dementia, heart disease and more. The causes of these sleep issues are often attributed to boogeymen …
How treating kids’ traumatic brain injuries guides this New Orleans surgeon’s research By MARGARET DELANEY | Staff writer Jul 21, 2026 Dr. Jerome Volk, a pediatric neurosurgeon at Ochsner Health and native of the New Orleans suburbs, spends his days in the operating room, with many of his cases coming directly from the emerge…
+3 Peptides promise more than weight loss. Researchers are still deciding if they deliver. BY IAN FAUL | Contributing writer Jul 19, 2026 Spend enough time in wellness circles, biohacking forums or men's health clinics, and peptides begin to sound less like a class of molecules and more like the new language of the healthy.
Only 6 Louisiana parishes have lung cancer rates below the U.S. average. See the data. By MARGARET DELANEY | Staff writer Jul 19, 2026 In Louisiana, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women.
Pickle juice, cottage cheese and what really helps cramps BY MOLLY KIMBALL - RD, CSSD Jul 19, 2026 My dad is 86, a somewhat regular feature in this column and one of my favorite sources of practical nutrition questions.
Inducing labor rates jump nationwide, as it has for decades. See the state data. By MARGARET DELANEY | Staff writer Updated Jul 13, 2026 Induction of labor rates increase in the United States, as it has been for decades. Labor was induced for more than one-third of all singleton births in 2024 (34.5%), an increase of 39% from 2016.
+4 Are Bluetooth headphones bad for you? Yes, if you constantly crank them up, doctors say By MARGARET DELANEY | Staff writer Jul 12, 2026 Wireless. Wireless. Wireless.
Late-night eating: Is it really that bad? BY MOLLY KIMBALL - RD, CSSD Jul 12, 2026 For many of us, eating doesn’t stop once dinner ends. There’s often one more trip to the kitchen, maybe for a few squares of chocolate, a small bowl of ice cream, popcorn or crackers. Sometime…
+2 Doulas take on the challenges of lowering Louisiana’s high maternal mortality rate BY RACHEL MIPRO | Contributing writer Jul 10, 2026 Doulas, house visits, wellness checks: In Louisiana, these are some ways advocates are looking to improve the states consistently low ranking in the U.S. for maternal health.
Sweat-smart sips to beat the Louisiana heat BY MOLLY KIMBALL - RD, CSSD Jul 5, 2026 Water is always the foundation. I want to start there because electrolyte powders, tablets and ready-to-drinks are everywhere. While I love having those options, water is often the best option…
+3 Bemotrizonal is coming to a sunscreen near you. Here’s what to know about the new ingredient. By MARGARET DELANEY | Staff writer Jul 4, 2026 In June, the FDA approved the active ingredient, bemotrizinol, for use in over-the-counter sunscreens — the first change to the active sunscreen ingredient list in 27 years.
Zeeland Street owner says fresh food aided recovery: ‘I had to kick Mr. Cancer to the curb.’ By MARGARET DELANEY | Staff writer Jul 3, 2026 Zeeland Street owner Stephanie Phares was diagnosed with Stage 3 lung cancer in 2024, the same year The New York Times recognized her Baton Rouge restaurant in its “Restaurants List 2024.”
Louisiana has the lowest marriage rate in the U.S., CDC reports. See the data. By MARGARET DELANEY | Staff writer Jul 2, 2026 In 2023, there were over 2 million marriages in the United States, at a rate of 6.1 marriages per 1,000 people.
+8 He’s no longer allergic to the sun, thanks to a clinical trial. Meet Louisiana's ‘vampire guy.’ By MARGARET DELANEY | Staff writer Jun 28, 2026 As a 2-year-old, Pierre Mouledoux could not make it through boat trip with his father or his brothers.
Doctor says: Louisiana’s high drowning rate requires extra safety, even for good swimmers BY SCOTT HAMILTON | Contributing writer Jun 28, 2026 This is a column in a series from Dr. Scott Hamilton, director of the Pediatric Emergency Department at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, offering practical guidance on preventing and …
Eat Fit and eat fresh: Summer Melon Salad BY MOLLY KIMBALL - RD, CSSD Jun 28, 2026 When summer temperatures climb, few ingredients are as refreshing as sweet, juicy melon. In this salad from Ye Olde College Inn, sweet cantaloupe and watermelon provide the perfect backdrop fo…
+4 Ochsner Health experts encourage safe summer fun with tips on sun protection, water safety and outdoor injuries BY AMANDA MCELFRESH | BRANDED CONTENT SPECIALIST Jun 28, 2026 Long days at the pool, ball games in the heat, and weekends on the water are staples of summer in south Louisiana, but Ochsner Health experts say the season also brings a spike in preventable …
+3 A new CMO in Covington, seven graduates in Hammond and more Louisiana health news By MARGARET DELANEY | Staff writer Jun 26, 2026 Health Notes is an occasional listing of health happenings around Louisiana. Have something you'd like to share? Contact us at margaret.delaney@theadvocate.com.
American fertility rates decline among women in their 30s. How does Louisiana compare? By MARGARET DELANEY | Staff writer Jun 25, 2026 Since the 1980s, fertility rates in the United States among women over 30, particularly those 35 and older, have generally increased. However, the fertility rate for women ages 30 to 34 decrea…
+2 Mississippi doctor develops new class of imaging dyes to see tumors in real time By MARGARET DELANEY | Staff writer Jun 24, 2026 Dr. Colleen Scott, of Mississippi State University, is developing a new class of imaging dyes that could transform cancer surgery by helping doctors see tumors in real time, enabling more prec…
+2 Are vibration plates and trampolines good for exercise? This Louisiana doctor says yes. BY SHANTELL GOMEZ | Contributing writer Jun 23, 2026 Mini trampolines and vibration plates are back with a vengeance, as influencers and wellness gurus alike hop onto the devices at home for a workout. But do they really work?
+2 Pennington doctor bridges research and patient care: ‘We're still in an obesity epidemic’ By MARGARET DELANEY | Staff writer Jun 21, 2026 Dr. Tim Gilbert, a Lake Charles native, knew he wanted to be in healthcare. What started as bachelor's in nursing from McNeese State University turned into a career in endocrinology and leadin…