What Is Leqembi (lecanemab), and Will It Revolutionize Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment?
On July 6, the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted traditional approval to Leqembi® (lecanemab), a drug developed by pharmaceutical firms Eisai and Biogen to treat Alzheimer’s disease. This decision converts the accelerated approval Leqembi received in...
Is My Stuffy Nose Congestion or Nasal Polyps?
An occasional stuffy nose due to allergies or infection can be annoying or difficult to manage. But if you are experiencing chronic nasal congestion that is also impacting your sleep and ability to breathe, it may be a sign of something more serious—nasal polyps....
New Study Explores Links Between Women’s Reproductive System and Mental Health Disorders
Both psychiatric disorders and disorders of the reproductive system are common in women of reproductive age. Often, they co-occur. “There is a lot of overlap between these two disease classes—but very little research into why that is,” says Nina Zaks, MS, Clinical...
The Importance of Affirming LGBTQ+ Health
Pride Month, which fell on June, was a time for celebration, reflection, and remembrance of LGBTQ+ struggles and achievements. Throughout the United States’ history, the LGBTQ+ community has faced various health challenges and inequities, from the HIV/AIDS epidemic in...
Is Swimmer’s Ear Causing Your Child’s Ear Pain?
It’s the time of year when you and your kids may head to the pool to beat the heat. But for some people, swimmer’s ear may ruin the fun. Aldo Londino, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatric Otolaryngology at the Mount Sinai Health System and Chief of the Division of...
What Are Uterine Fibroids and What Are the Treatment Options?
Uterine fibroids are very common, becoming more common as women age into their 30s and 40s. Fibroids are benign muscle knots or muscle tumors in the uterus, and they may or may not cause any symptoms depending on their size and their location. By age 50, between 20 to...
Kids and the Sun: Tips on Sunscreen and Treating Sunburn
With children, it’s never too early to start practicing good sun protection behaviors. In fact, exposure to ultraviolet radiation and a history of sunburns during childhood greatly increases your risk of developing skin cancer later in life. Nanette Silverberg, MD,...
Why Should I Be Concerned About Mpox Now?
Following a successful drive to get New Yorkers vaccinated against mpox—previously known as monkeypox—last summer, mpox cases in New York City waned just as quickly as they had spiked. The city declared an end to its outbreak in February this year. However, an uptick...
What Do I Need to Know About New Diabetes Medications?
Diabetes affects nearly 11 percent of the U.S. population. For people living with diabetes, they may be prescribed medication to help them manage their condition. Reshmi Srinath, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Bone Disease) at the...