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...
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...
First Gene Therapies Approved for Sickle Cell Disease: What Do They Spell for Patients?
In December 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced its approval of two gene therapies for sickle cell disease—the first of their kind for the condition.
Three Fiber-Full Breakfasts to Start Your Day
Fiber is the roughage in plant-based foods that your digestive system cannot break down. Fiber makes your stool soft, contains bacteria essential to gut health, and may even reduce your risk for colon cancer. According to the Centers for Disease Control and...
How Can I Develop a Healthy Eating Pattern?
Hypertension, cholesterol, diabetes, and obesity—these are all drivers for heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States. Treating each individually often means seeing multiple specialists. But one thing is clear: If you reduce excess body fat with a...
Your Guide to Colorectal Cancer Awareness and Prevention
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in both men and women in the United States. Although this cancer is highly treatable and preventable, about 140,000 Americans are diagnosed and more than 50,000 people die each year, according to the...
How Does Heart Disease Affect Women?
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States. Unfortunately, awareness about this fact remains low, with many believing breast cancer is the leading cause of death for women. Underestimation of heart disease risk in women has been an...