Over the years, PA Day morphed into an entire week of events and articles celebrating PAs and their chosen profession. PA stands for “physician assistant” or “physician associate,” depending on where you look.

In the world of children and adolescents, the challenges they face are as diverse as their young minds themselves. From the rollercoaster of emotions to the pressures of academic success, navigating these formative years can be tough.

Heart disease is a leading cause of death worldwide, and it’s essential to take steps to prevent it at every age. Whether you’re in your 20s or your 80s, there are simple lifestyle changes you can make to protect your heart and reduce your risk of developing heart disease.

A landmark study developed by the World Health Organization in conjunction with the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation in 2019 revealed an estimation that one in three people in the world are living with a health condition that could benefit from rehabilitative services.

September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Over the past three decades, obesity rates in children in the U.S. have tripled. In the 1970s, 5% of U.S. children ages 2-19 were obese.

Joe Bluhm has worked on Academy Award and Emmy Award-winning animation productions and illustrated a New York Times bestselling picture book.

However, there are countless instances of unintentional overdose that can take a toll no less surprising and no less severe on the individuals and those with whom their lives intertwine.

As we head into Health Aging Month in September, LSU Health Shreveport has some tips to share on how we can all prioritize our health as we age.