When you need care, it can sometimes be tricky determining if you need to visit your primary care provider, local urgent care or even the...
Primary Care vs. Urgent Care vs. ER: When to Go Where
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Catch It Before It Catches You: A College Student’s Guide to Staying Healthy
When you live in close quarters — often the case during college days — sharing spaces with friends, classmates and neighbors means sharing...
Three Ways to Manage Stress During the Holidays
Have you ever heard that more people die by suicide around the holidays because they feel depressed? Not true, explains Raymond Tucker,...
Keeping Kids Safe During the Holidays: Tips to Avoid Breaks, Sprains and Other Injuries
The holiday season is a time for fun, family and plenty of outdoor activities. But with all the excitement — whether kids riding...
This or That: Tailgate Edition — Hydration Tips for Game Day
Nothing beats the excitement of game day. Tailgating is a year-round way of life in the South, but with hours spent under the sun and a...
A Comprehensive Approach to Navigating Lung Cancer
Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., making early detection crucial for effective treatment and improved...
Studying the Health of Student-Athletes to Improve the Health of All
How does the physical and mental health of LSU student-athletes evolve when their playing careers are over? And how could that information...
Families Treating Families: Mother-Daughter Duo Caring for Baton Rouge’s Children
For Michelle Flechas, MD, and her daughter, Meaghan Smith, MD, medicine is more than a profession – it's a family tradition. Practicing...
Assessing Your Risk for Lung Cancer
Lung cancer causes the most cancer deaths in the United States, but the chance of survival improves if it is diagnosed early. Lung cancer...