Feb 13, 2023 | Children's Health
One in 10 Louisiana households with children have at least one child with asthma. Louisiana ranks in the top 25% of U.S. states for asthma-related deaths. Tracy Marquette, RRT, AE-C, coordinator for the Community Asthma Management Program and an asthma educator at...
Jan 17, 2023 | Children's Health, College Health, Eating Well
Energy drinks are everywhere these days. What was a niche drink a few decades ago has blossomed into a huge industry that rivals the soda industry on store shelves. While some parents may be OK with their child reaching for a soda now and then, it might be a good idea...
Jan 11, 2023 | Children's Health
No one likes a headache, but even kids can have them from time to time. When does a child’s headache require medical attention? Yash D. Shah, MD, a pediatric neurologist with Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health, offers some ParentingU Extra Credit, sharing some...
Dec 28, 2022 | Children's Health
When a newborn needs round-the-clock specialized care to start life off on the right foot, being close to home—and mom—can make all the difference. Newborns who need it receive specialized care in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Neonatologists are pediatricians...
