For This Spine Patient, Success Is a Walk in the Park
Jose Eduardo Vazquez Bonano, 62, started having trouble walking a few years ago. “I noticed as I was getting older, my walking was starting to slow down,” he said. “I thought it might be age, or diabetic neuropathy, which I do have.” But when the diagnosis started...
Purple Day: Raising Awareness, Ending Stigma of Epilepsy
Every year on March 26, people and organizations around the world band together in solidarity for Purple Day. They wear purple and host events to raise awareness about epilepsy, with the goal of ending its stigma. For Purple Day this year, we got together experts from...
Botox and Other Treatments for Wrinkles: Everything You’ve Always Wanted to Know
Botox® has been one of the most popular cosmetic treatments of the last 20 years. For many, Botox and other brands of botulinum toxin injections have been a great way to maintain their youthful appearance. Botox injections work by blocking nerve signals to muscles....
How Can a Skin Prick Test Help Me With My Allergies?
If you live with allergies, also referred to as allergic rhinitis, you know how annoying the symptoms can be. The itchiness, congestion, trickle in the throat—they can make it difficult to do the things you need, or want, to do. It can also be difficult to determine...
How to Safely Observe a Solar Eclipse
The tricky thing about a partial solar eclipse is that if you look at it directly, you won’t feel any immediate pain. But the sun’s energy can still permanently damage your retina—and your vision. In this Q&A, Avnish Deobhakta, MD, Associate Professor of...
Colorectal Cancer Is Rising Among Younger People. Here’s What We Know.
Colorectal cancer (cancers of the colon and rectum) is rising globally among people under 50 years old, prompting the American Cancer Society in 2018 to change their screening recommendation from age 50 to 45. While rates are also rising among those in their 20s and...
At the Mount Sinai Morningside Spine Program, the Personal Touch Is Key to Healing
If you are having problems with your back and believe you may need to consult with a surgeon, then Mount Sinai has a program for you. Mount Sinai Morningside has launched a Spine Program with a uniquely personalized and integrated approach. In addition to its advanced...
Should I Be Worried About Changes in My Stool?
Your stool—a very basic fact of life—is a good reflection of your health. It provides insight into the quality of your diet and, potentially, may indicate certain diseases, such as cancer. While changes in bowel habits are usually not a cause for alarm, they can...
What You Need to Know About COVID-19 and Other Respiratory Viruses Right Now
It’s that time of the year when everyone seems to know someone who is under the weather. Respiratory illnesses, not just COVID-19, have been on the rise. Experts say your best defense remains the same: Keep up to date with your vaccinations, consider taking...