Preventing HIV and Maintaining Your Sexual Health
Today, there are many options to prevent HIV, enjoy an active sex life, and maintain your sexual health. “Being informed and seeing your health care provider regularly is your best defense against most sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV,” says Todd...
How to Help Kids When Their Parents Are Facing a Cancer Diagnosis
When a parent is facing a cancer diagnosis, children need support too. In fact, research has shown that when a parent is diagnosed with cancer, one of their primary concerns is the well being of their children. Mount Sinai’s Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy team...
What Are the Benefits of the New GLP-1 Weight Loss Pills?
GLP-1 weight loss medications, which includes Wegovy®, Ozempic®, and Zepbound®, are powerful drugs that help people who are obese or overweight to lose weight. Obesity is a chronic condition that affects about 40 percent of people in the United States, according to...
Colorectal Cancer Is Rising Among Younger People. Here’s What We Know.
Colorectal cancer (cancers of the colon and rectum) is now the leading cause of cancer death in the United States for both men and women under the age of 50. In 2018, the American Cancer Society changed their screening recommendation from age 50 to 45 because of the...
Why Flu Cases Are High Right Now, and What You Should Do
Every fall and winter, health care professionals remind people to get the flu shot and take basic precautions. But this season it’s even more important, as flu rates are unusually high. For example, in late December, the New York State Department of Health reported...
Strep Throat: What Parents Need to Know About the Infection
If your child has ever had a bad sore throat, it may have been caused by group A streptococcal (Group A Strep) bacteria, otherwise known as strep throat. This is a common type of bacterial infection found in the throat and on the skin that can cause a variety of...
Is it Time to Take My Child to the Doctor?
There are times during the cold and flu season when everyone seems to have the sniffles. While you may be tempted to book an appointment with a pediatrician at the sight of a runny nose, several symptoms can be managed with at-home remedies and over-the-counter...
Feeling Down During the Holiday Season? You’re Not Alone
The holiday season can be a time of joy and celebration, when families gather for quality time and cherished traditions. However, for some, this time of year can also trigger feelings of loneliness, grief, guilt, and sadness. When certain expectations for the holidays...
How to Prepare for Pregnancy: Mount Sinai’s Preconception Guide
If you are thinking about getting pregnant, now is the perfect time to focus on your preconception health. Before you start planning baby names or decorating the nursery, the choices you make today—how you eat, move, and care for yourself—can help set the stage for a...