Ask the Doc: What Is Cervical Cancer and What Is the Connection to HPV?
Cervical cancer is a malignancy that originates in the lower part of the uterus, the part that dilates when you are having a baby. Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is the primary cause of cervical cancer. Common symptoms of cervical cancer include abnormal...
How Do I Create a Weight Loss Program That Works for Me?
In theory, losing weight should be simple—burn more calories than you eat. But in real life, old habits and busy schedules often get in the way, and losing weight—and keeping it off—is hard. Whether you choose to lose weight on your own or with help from weight loss...
What Can I Do About This Cough?
Coughs can take days or even weeks to go away. While a stubborn cough is annoying and sometimes even painful, it is your body’s natural way of clearing out harmful irritants and secretions—but that doesn’t mean you have to be uncomfortable or lose sleep. In this...
Patients Can Now Order Movies, Video Chat With Family, Access Translation Services, and More at Mount Sinai West
Mount Sinai West has launched an innovative, in-room patient digital experience called MyRoom Connect, which is now available on the postpartum units. MyRoom Connect, the first of its kind at the Mount Sinai Health System, is an interactive system designed to enhance...
What Are “Forever Chemicals,” and Can I Avoid Them?
You may have been hearing a lot lately about “forever chemicals,” or PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), so called for their ability to stay in the body and environment for years and resist breakdown. In this Q&A, Shelley H. Liu, PhD, Associate Professor...
Giving Thanks and Helping Kids Express Gratitude
With the holiday season upon us, it’s that time of year when we take a moment to reflect and give thanks for the wonderful blessings in our lives. We gather with family and friends to feast and celebrate, and we express our gratitude through acts of kindness and...
My Child Is Having Difficulties Eating, Do We Need to See a Feeding Specialist?
When it comes to food, babies and young children can be picky eaters. It could be a forkful of broccoli that is met with resistance or a whole meal that they push away, yet parents often expect these reactions when introducing new foods. But what do you do if mealtime...
How to Get Fit With Daily “Mini Walks”
Taking a “mini walk” every day has big health benefits—and can help you build up to a longer walking routine. When you get your heart rate up even for 10 minutes a day, you are training it to beat more efficiently, which reduces your risk of heart disease, diabetes,...
Ask the Doc: What Is Uterine Cancer and What Are the Treatment Options?
Uterine cancer occurs in the uterus when healthy cells change and grow out of control. There are two main types of uterine cancer: endometrial cancer and uterine sarcoma. Endometrial cancer develops in the lining of the uterus. It is one of the most common gynecologic...