Thinking of Stopping Your Antidepressant? Talk With Your Doctor First
Antidepressants are a common treatment for depression. More than one in ten people in the United States take prescription medicine for depression, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These medicines are now in the spotlight amid an ongoing...
Stroke Risk in Women: What to Know at Every Stage of Life
Stroke is a leading cause of death and long-term disability in the United States, and it affects women in unique ways. Women account for more than half of all strokes nationwide, and one in five women will have a stroke in her lifetime. While stroke risk increases...
How to Spot Celiac Disease in Kids and Other Family Members
Celiac disease does not always produce common stomach or digestive symptoms. In fact, it can hide behind symptoms that seem to be completely unrelated to the digestive system and can be surprisingly subtle. Celiac disease is a disorder in your immune system that...
Expert Advice for Navigating Menopause: A Q&A With Candice Fraser, MD
If you have ever searched a menopause question online and came away more confused than when you started, you are not alone. The good news: Menopause is a natural stage of life, and the way it is understood and treated is evolving quickly. Awareness is growing, care is...
What New Yorkers Need to Know About Hantavirus
Just weeks ago, you may never have heard of hantavirus. Then it became a frequent topic on the news and in discussions with friends and family in New York City and around the world. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and global health...
Can’t Sleep? Waking Up Tired? Try These Sleep Specialist Tips
Insomnia is a common disorder that makes it hard for you to fall asleep or stay asleep. In many cases, insomnia is temporary, such as the jet lag you may experience after a long flight. But if the problem is ongoing, you may have poor sleep habits or even a sleep...
Can Wearables Really Monitor Your Heart Health? A Mount Sinai Cardiologist Explains
You have probably heard that wearable technologies like smartwatches can help you monitor your heart health. But do they really work, and how do you decide which is right for you? In this Q&A, Matthew I. Tomey, MD, Associate Professor, Medicine (Cardiology), Icahn...
Ask the Expert: A Conversation With Anna Barbieri, MD, Clinical Strategy Leader for the Carolyn Rowan Center for Women’s Health and Wellness
The new Carolyn Rowan Center for Women’s Health and Wellness exists to move women’s health care from fragmented encounters to coordinated, whole-person care. “We know every woman’s health journey is different,” says Anna Barbieri, MD, Clinical Strategy Leader at the...
A Tennis Lesson: My Friend Was Having a Stroke While We Played Tennis and Didn’t Know It
My friend recently had a stroke while we were playing tennis and didn’t know it. This may seem hard to believe. But it was confirmed after a visit to the Emergency Room, hours after we had stopped running around the court and smashing tennis balls. James, 62, is one...