Feb 18, 2022 | Heart Health
It wouldn’t be a spoiler to tell you that in the very first episode of the HBO series Succession, the CEO of a major media corporation suffers a serious health scare that threatens to upend his company. That medical emergency sets off all manner of corporate chess...
Feb 17, 2022 | Heart Health
This painless, easily accessed test costs only $100 and just may save your life. Dr. R. Chance DeWitt, a Cardiovascular and Thoracic surgeon with Our Lady of Lourdes Heart Hospital in Lafayette, shares more about calcium score tests. It almost seems Cajuns, Creoles...
Feb 14, 2022 | Children's Health
Keep the rhythm of their active hearts beating and consider a heart screening as part of young athletes’ annual clearance for competition. Albert Gutierrez, MD, pediatric cardiologist in Lafayette with Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital, helps us...
Feb 11, 2022 | Patient Stories
At only 9 years old, Vaundy Clarke has overcome a variety of health challenges—including a congenital heart defect, bacterial overgrowth syndrome and problems with her immune system—to lead a healthy and active life. Clarke’s family found out about her congenital...
Feb 11, 2022 | Eating Well
Butter makes food tastier, but is it healthier than olive oil? Find out in our infographic, below. Cooking oils are an important part of cooking. They help give our food the flavor and crispy textures we all crave. But which is generally the healthiest option to use....
