Who Is at Risk of Postpartum Psychosis—and Is It Treatable?
Having a baby can turn your world upside down. Many new mothers experience a feeling of sadness that may last for a few weeks and go away on its own. And about one in eight women reported signs of a more significant postpartum depression, according to the Centers for...
GLP-1 Medications Explained: What You Should Know
GLP-1 medications are now a major topic in health care and the news. These drugs can help people manage type 2 diabetes and lose weight. Researchers are also studying how they may help with other health problems. What are GLP-1 medications? How do they work? What...
Can GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Help Preserve Brain Volume?
For those living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RA) might represent a new mechanism for combating disease progression. Though initially developed for diabetes treatment, GLP-1 agents have become famous for inducing weight loss. However,...
This Research Scientist Has Lived With MS for 20 Years. Here’s How He Has Remained Hopeful and Productive
Scott Mellis, MD, PhD, has lived with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) for more than 20 years under the care of doctors at The Corinne Goldsmith Dickinson Center for Multiple Sclerosis at Mount Sinai. It has not always been easy. He has one message for...
What Are Peptide Supplements, and Are They Safe?
You may be hearing a lot about peptides—supplements that can help with muscle repair and boost your immune system. But many man-made (synthetic) peptides haven’t been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and there are questions about whether they...
Starting a Big Change With the White Coat Ceremony
The White Coat Ceremony formally marks the start of students on their medical career path. On Friday, July 31, the class of 2030 of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai gathered at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in Manhattan to receive their trainee coats. The incoming...
A Significant Milestone in Women’s Care: Mount Sinai Cuts the Ribbon for New Rowan Center
For too many women, health care has meant piecing it together alone: one specialist for hormones, another for heart health, a third for sleep, and no one connecting the dots. From pre-pregnancy planning and early reproductive health through postpartum recovery,...
HERstory: The Missing Chapter in Women’s Health
For generations, much of the foundational knowledge in modern medicine has been built on research conducted primarily on men. However, women’s bodies are profoundly different from men’s at the hormonal, cellular, and organ system levels. Because women have...
What Are the Benefits of the New Cholesterol Medicine and Could It Help Me?
Some people find that statins don’t lower their cholesterol level enough. Many of these people with unusually high cholesterol need regular shots of an additional drug to help get their cholesterol to a safe level. A new drug, Lipfendra® (enlicitide), approved in July...