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...
Living with Alopecia Areata: Five Coping Strategies to Help With the Emotional Toll
Being diagnosed with alopecia areata, an autoimmune condition that affects millions of people in the United States, brings more than the physical challenges of hair loss. Your emotional state can be greatly influenced by the disease progression. “The emotional toll of...
How to Keep Your Kids Safe This Summer and All Year Round: Tips From the ER
Summer is a time for kids to have fun, enjoy vacations, and especially their favorite outdoor activities. It’s also a time for parents to take notice, as many outdoor injuries and health hazards are preventable. Chris Strother, MD, and Lauren Zinns, MD, emergency...
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...