What Is the Safest Way for My Baby to Sleep?
Did you know that because of the special shape of babies’ throats, they have much less risk of choking while lying on their backs? This is one of many safe sleep facts that pediatricians want parents and other caregivers to know. Every year in the United States,...
Why a Colonoscopy Is the Best Way to Detect and Prevent Colon Cancer
Colonoscopy is one of those important, routine medical procedures that most people would rather avoid. But experts say the test is a highly effective tool for both preventing colorectal cancer and diagnosing it at an early stage. Colonoscopy is also helpful in...
Seven Common Misconceptions About Breast Cancer
One of the most common cancers in the United States, breast cancer will affect about 1 in 8 women in their lifetimes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Yet there are many misconceptions about breast cancer—and improving your knowledge of the...
Here’s Why You Should Get a Flu Shot Now
With the arrival of fall, the weather is getting cooler, the days are getting short, and it’s time for your annual flu shot. Since the outbreak of the COIVD -19 pandemic, the presence of seasonal flu, caused by the influenza virus, has been lower than normal, as...
Six Things You May Not Know About Hair Loss From Alopecia Areata. For Starters: It’s More Common Than You Think
Alopecia areata is a common autoimmune skin disease that causes hair loss, and the emotional toll can be devastating. Currently there is no cure, but the condition can be managed well, especially if treated early. Emma Guttman-Yassky, MD, PhD, Waldman Professor and...
Suicide Prevention: We Can Make a Difference
Suicide is a serious public health problem, one that affects a broad segment of the population, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But it can be hard to talk about. In fact, there is one suicide death every 11 minutes, and that does not...
What to Expect With New Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a rule that allows hearing aids to be available over-the-counter (OTC). This rule enables consumers who perceive themselves to have mild to moderate hearing loss to buy hearing aids from stores or online retailers...
Am I Experiencing Age-Related Voice Issues?
When our voices changed as we became older, it was mostly a welcome sign we were becoming adults. But as we grow older, still more changes occur in our voices, and sometimes in ways that may make communication challenging. These changes may be signs of a condition...
Five Key Takeaways About Polio and Your Health
For decades, there was no community transmission of polio in the United States. Though still rare, polio is back in the news. The New York State Department of Health recently reported a case in Rockland County, and then the virus was found in the New York City sewer...