Fatty Liver Disease (Now Known as Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease) Is More Common Than You Think
About one in four people in the United States has a condition in which some fat is found in their liver, according to the National Institutes of Health. Many people assume problems with the liver are caused by too much drinking. In fact, this condition is not related...
Aspirin for Heart Health: Is It an Option for You?
Aspirin has long been considered a lifesaving option to lower the risk of heart attack or stroke. In fact, aspirin has been used for centuries for medical purposes, beginning more than 2,500 years ago when Egyptian physicians used willow bark as a pain reliever....
The Importance of Breakfast for Your Health
Many of us are tempted to skip breakfast in the rush to start our day. Parents, in particular, may feel challenged getting their kids to have breakfast and make it to school on time. In this Q&A, Stephanie L. Gold, MD, a gastroenterologist at The Mount Sinai...
Sweets and a Healthy Halloween: Suggestions From a Pediatric Dietitian
Halloween is an exciting time for kids to dress up in a costume, trick-or-treat, and of course, enjoy some treats. Sweets are a part of life, especially Halloween, and may be incorporated into a healthy lifestyle. Instead of trying to restrict, it can be beneficial to...
Three Feel-Better Soups for Cold and Flu Season
Cold and flu season is here, and so are all the viruses that come with it. Whether you’re fighting a cold or flu, there’s nothing like a warm bowl of soup to make you feel better. These delicious soup recipes are filled with disease-fighting nutrients that will give...
How Mount Sinai is Using Artificial Intelligence to Improve the Diagnosis of Breast Cancer
More and more people are getting mammograms as the population ages, as more younger people are choosing to get screened, and as the benefits of accurate screening and early detection of breast cancer remain clear. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in...
Why Does My Baby Cry So Much?
A fussy and crying infant can be a tremendous challenge for parents. Just when you get past the stress of childbirth, learn how to feed your baby, your newborn’s weight gain, and possibly deal with a jaundiced baby, your infant begins to spend more time awake, often...
What Are Dense Breasts and Can They Increase My Risk of Cancer?
If you have dense breasts, you may worry that it could affect your chances of developing breast cancer—or your outcome of that disease. Dense breasts are common. In fact, nearly half of all women who are 40 and older who get mammograms are found to have dense breast...
The Days Are Getting Shorter, Here’s Why You May Be Feeling Down
Mariana Figueiro, PhD, Director of the Light and Health Research Center, explains seasonal affective disorder and how those who experience it can manage.