Botox and Other Treatments for Wrinkles: Everything You’ve Always Wanted to Know
Botox® has been one of the most popular cosmetic treatments of the last 20 years. For many, Botox and other brands of botulinum toxin injections have been a great way to maintain their youthful appearance. Botox injections work by blocking nerve signals to muscles....
How Can a Skin Prick Test Help Me With My Allergies?
If you live with allergies, also referred to as allergic rhinitis, you know how annoying the symptoms can be. The itchiness, congestion, trickle in the throat—they can make it difficult to do the things you need, or want, to do. It can also be difficult to determine...
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...