Mammograms Have Been in the News. Here’s What You Need to Know
Mammograms have been in the news lately, and it can sometimes be a bit confusing. But the guidance from Mount Sinai doctors remains unchanged and simple: You should start getting mammograms at age 40 and continue yearly. In this Q&A, Elisa Port, MD, FACS, Chief of...
Does My Orthopedic Condition Require Surgery?
Healing from an injury or chronic orthopedic condition can be challenging, and many patients are unsure about their options for recovery. For example, will your condition require physical therapy or surgery, and when is it necessary to see a specialist? In this...
How Can I Prevent Kidney Disease?
Your kidneys are vital organs that keep your blood clean and free of waste. When something goes wrong with your kidneys, you can develop serious health problems, which is why it is important to take steps to stop kidney disease before it develops. In this Q&A,...
Is Taking 10,000 Steps a Day Necessary for Optimal Health?
Taking a walk is an easy way to move your heart to better health. Some studies recommend walking as many as 10,000 steps a day; however, this may not be realistic for everyone. How many steps should you walk each day for optimal heart health, and what are some...
Ask the Doc: Do I Need to Be Concerned About Endometriosis?
Endometriosis occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of your uterus. Common symptoms include chronic pelvic pain, painful sexual function, infertility, and many others. Endometriosis may affect more than 11 percent of women between the...
Five Common Questions About Seasonal Allergies Answered
If you find yourself sneezing and wheezing each spring, then you probably have seasonal allergies. And you’re not alone. About one in four adults, and about one in five children have these allergies, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In...
Three Things You May Not Know About Asthma
If you or someone you know has asthma, then you probably know what it can be like when asthma causes that wheezing, chest tightness, and coughing. In fact, more than 25 million people in the United States have asthma, and it is one of the most common and costly...
Questions to Ask Your Doctor About HPV-Related Oral Cancer
Did you know that the human papillomavirus (HPV) can cause cancers of the oropharynx (tongue, tonsils, and back of the throat), similar to how HPV causes cervical cancer? Most oral HPV infections can clear naturally without treatment. But if the virus persists in the...
Mount Sinai Morningside Launches Incidental Lung Nodule Program to Promote Early Diagnosis of Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is by far the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States accounting for about one in five cancer deaths. It is difficult to detect because there are often no symptoms in its earliest stages—only 16 percent of lung cancers in the United States are...