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Dr. Yvens Laborde of New Orleans, a native of Haiti who works at Ochsner Medical Center, spent more than two weeks in Haiti after the massive Jan. 12 earthquake. He and others set up a mobile medical clinic and even went door to door to treat survivors. He is now back in Haiti to continue that work. Here, in... Full story »

Online course aimed at students who hold master's degrees as nurse practitioners Full story »

Genital herpes, a condition that produces painful sores and increases transmission of AIDS, has infected one in six Americans, according to a U.S. survey that shows prevention efforts haven't stopped outbreaks. The study, conducted from 2005 through 2008, found the infection rate didn't change significantly from a previous report from 1999 to 2004. It was released Tuesday by the... Full story »

Get Fit Tuesdays: Healthy advice from Nutritionist Molly Kimball, RD.  Full story »

The nascent New Orleans biosciences district is launching a master plan study intended to chart a course for the state-chartered entity designed to spur biomedical enterprises in the city. AECOM, an international consulting firm, will lead seven other professional organizations contracted by the district, officially named the Greater Orleans Biosciences Economic Development District. Jim McNamara, president of the district, said the study will involve hundreds of... Full story »

Health care professionals see procedure as another symbol of recovery Full story »

Baskets, Bees and Bears, Oh My! It’s New Orleans Hornets Day at Audubon Zoo in New Orleans on Sunday, March 7, 2010. The Zoo will be buzzing with special appearances, games and performances. Activities will include: The first 2,000 Zoo visitors (either paid admission or members) receive a free ticket to the Hornets game on March 31 against the... Full story »

Healthy advice from Nutritionist Molly Kimball, RD. Full story »

Diet not working? Blame your genes. That's the pitch behind a new test that claims to show whether people will do better on a low-fat or a low-carb weight loss plan. We're all hard-wired with DNA that controls how we burn and store calories from various foods, and the test claims to sort out this machinery. A study this... Full story »

An international study led by a Tulane University cancer specialist found that a new prostate-cancer drug increases survival by 30 percent in men with advanced stages of this strain. Cabazitaxel, which is not on the market yet because it is still being tested, could help as many as 20,000 American men with prostate cancer who have not benefited from... Full story »

The Young Leadership Council today announced the 11th Annual YLC Wednesday at the Square concert series lineup, which includes such well known acts as Cowboy Mouth and Galactic, as well other regional and local favorites, including MyNameIsJohnMichael, Trombone Shorty, Amanda Shaw and Big Sam's Funky Nation. YLC Wednesday at the Square features one music stage with performances by two... Full story »

After operating a New Orleans medical school for 175 years, Tulane University has finalized an agreement to expand by opening a satellite campus in a joint venture with Baton Rouge General Medical Center. The Baton Rouge business and medical community has buzzed about the plans for weeks leading up to this morning's announcement of a formal agreement creating the Baton Rouge LEAD Academy.... Full story »

Dr. Daniel Gallagher, an orthopedic surgeon at West Jefferson Medical Center, is scheduled to leave Friday for an eight-day medical mission in Haiti as the Caribbean island nation continues to recover from a Jan. 12 earthquake and scores of aftershocks. Gallagher, who is also a captain in the Louisiana National Guard, will be performing orthopedic surgeries on adults and children. He will... Full story »

Get Fit Tuesdays: Healthy advice from Nutritionist Molly Kimball, RD. Full story »

Michelle Obama says the people who prepare meals for schools have more influence over what children eat than parents do. She said that's because youngsters who participate in school meal programs eat about half their daily calories at school. About 31 million kids participate in school-based lunch and breakfast programs. Obama addressed the School Nutrition Association members Monday at their... Full story »