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...
Thinking About Cosmetic Injectables or Fillers for a More Youthful Face? Botox is One of Several Options
Fine lines and wrinkles. Volume loss. Blotchiness and age spots. You can’t escape the signs of aging. Many of us want to freshen up our appearance but simply are not ready for plastic surgery. Cosmetic injectables—which include neurotoxins such as Botox and fillers...
Worried About Mpox? Here’s How to Protect Yourself
Monkeypox is a virus that causes fever, swollen lymph nodes, and a painful rash. While rare, the virus has been spreading in the United States, with a third of the cases in New York City. These have been found predominantly among men who have sex with men, but anyone...
How Social Media is Leading to Anxiety for So Many Kids and What Parents Can Do About It
Growing up is never easy, and adolescence has often been a difficult time for kids. But the ongoing pandemic has made life even more difficult, especially combined with the always growing influence of social media. Nearly one in three adolescents will experience some...
A Pregnancy Primer: You think you’re pregnant. Now what?
So you think you may be pregnant. Perhaps you have been preparing for this for a while. Or maybe it’s unexpected. In any case, you are likely to have a lot of questions. Here are answers to some of the questions most frequently asked by those who are just embarking on...
Have Questions About Alzheimer’s Disease? Here’s What You Need to Know
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia—a general term that refers to difficulties with memory or reasoning that are serious enough to interfere with daily life. About one in nine people in the United States aged 65 and older has Alzheimer’s...