New Orleans Coroner, Dr. Dwight McKenna points to a recent study that shows habitual coffee drinking was not associated with a heightened risk of cardiac arrhythmias in a study of more than 300,000 people. In fact, an adjusted analysis found that “each additional cup of coffee intake was associated with a 3% lower risk of Read More
New Orleans Coroner, Dr. Dwight McKenna, says a new study of women diagnosed with breast cancer reported that around 50% experienced body image disturbance, and 20% noted a negative impact on their sex life. Dr. McKenna says physical changes to your body, side effects from treatment, and how you feel about your body and sex can make intimacy Read More
In 2022, there were (499) accidental drug deaths in New Orleans, compared to (492) in 2021. In 2022, 77% were male, and 23% were female, similar to previous years. In 2022, (304) 61% were black, (160) 32% were white, (17) 3% were hispanic, (4) 1% were asian, and (15) 3% were other/unknown. In 2021, (304) Read More
It is widely understood that high blood pressure increases cardiovascular disease and that getting treatment lowers that risk. What should your blood pressure be? The most appropriate BP goal continues to be an issue that’s debatable, according to New Orleans Coroner, Dr. Dwight McKenna. Experts say its important to check your blood pressure in the Read More
New Orleans Coroner, Dr. Dwight McKenna, said the national rate of methamphetamine overdose deaths shot up significantly between 2011-2018. Rates rose for both men and women, but more so among men. While much attention is focused on the opioid crisis, a methamphetamine crisis has been quietly but actively, picking up. Dr. McKenna says that use of methamphetamine Read More
New Orleans Coroner, Dr. Dwight McKenna, wants you to know that you have a greater chance of having a stroke if you sit for long periods of time. McKenna says, spending more free time seated combined with a lack of exercise is associated with an increased risk of stroke in adults. How much sitting is Read More
New Orleans Coroner, Dr. Dwight McKenna, says lung cancer is the second most common cancer in both men and women, and it is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States – regardless of gender. The American Cancer Society estimates that 235,760 people will be diagnosed with lung cancer and nearly 132,000 people Read More
New Orleans Coroner, Dr. Dwight McKenna, says consistently sleeping seven hours per night is associated with optimal cognitive function and mental health for middle-aged adults. Dr. McKenna says sleep is important for physical and psychological health and serves a neuroprotective function by clearing waste products from the brain. Both lack of exercise and insufficient sleep Read More
New Orleans Coroner, Dr. Dwight McKenna, says changes in our climate are affecting pollen counts, pollen sources, even the spread of plants, and as a result, allergies are more frequent and more severe. So, no, its not just your imagination: your allergies are getting worse. Dr. McKenna says, compared with 1990, pollen season today kicks Read More
New Orleans Coroner, Dr. Dwight McKenna, is focusing on lifestyle medicine. Dr. McKenna says early detection of chronic disease has too often been defined as prevention; and despite early detection, trends of obesity, type 2 diabetes and hypertension continue to go up. Today, more than half of American adults now live with at least one Read More
