How Do I Know if I Could Have Celiac Disease?
Celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder affecting the small intestine, is normally a condition you inherit and runs in families. The condition affects approximately 1 percent of people in the United States and is triggered by consuming gluten, a protein found in wheat,...
Some Success Stories From the Mount Sinai Alopecia Center
The emotional toll of alopecia areata can be devastating. But there are treatments that can help you remain positive, manage your symptoms, and thrive. For Dan Kaplan, 43, who has been living with alopecia areata for a quarter century, Dupixent (dupilumab), a drug...
Three Heart-Healthy Fall Recipes
These hearty fall recipes make for a delicious autumn snack or Thanksgiving dish. Each recipe is easy to prepare and packed with fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals---essential nutrients that boost the immune system, improve heart health, and reduce your risk...
If You Have Shoulder Pain, Here’s Some Expert Advice From a Shoulder Surgeon
The shoulder is one of the most movable joints in your body, and it’s a complex one that depends on the rest of your body to work properly— which is why shoulder problems can affect people of all ages. Shoulder replacement surgery (arthroplasty), one of the most...
“Like Turning Off a Light Switch”: Signs and Symptoms of Stroke
Slurred speech, an impaired gait, paralysis on one side of the face, arm, and/or leg—these are all signs of a stroke, especially if they appear suddenly. If you believe you or someone else is experiencing a stroke, call 911 immediately. Strokes are an emergency, and...
Should I Be Concerned About “Flesh-Eating Bacteria” in New York?
If you live in the New York City region, you probably heard news reports of a “flesh-eating bacteria” that has sickened several people. The disease is caused by an infection from a bacteria called Vibrio vulnificus, which can cause severe wound infections and,...
How to Protect Yourself From COVID-19, Flu, and RSV This Fall
Respiratory viruses, such as influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), tend to pick up during fall. On top of that, COVID-19 is still circulating, with cases increasing in recent weeks. To fight off what some are calling a “tripledemic” of all three viruses,...
Tips to Ease Back-To-School Anxiety
As the back-to-school season approaches, it's not uncommon for young children to experience butterflies in their stomachs. Back-to-school feelings of anxiety are a natural and often healthy response to change. The team at the Mount Sinai Parenting Center at Mount...
Here’s What to Know About the First Approved Pill Treatment for Postpartum Depression
On Friday, August 4, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Zurzuvae™ (zuranolone), developed by pharmaceutical firms Biogen and Sage Therapeutics, to treat postpartum depression. The treatment is a pill taken once daily for 14 days, and is the...