Is Lip Filler Right for Me?
Full lips are a marker of youth and beauty. As we age, however, our lips tend to become thinner and flatter. Mount Sinai’s Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery team offers both temporary and permanent solutions to help you achieve natural-looking, voluminous...
I’m Young and Healthy. Why Should I Get the COVID-19 Vaccine?
States are moving quickly to enable more people to be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccines. In New York, for example, those 16 and older are now eligible. But many young adults may believe they do not need to get vaccinated. In this Q&A, Michelle Cespedes, MD, MS,...
Are Video Calls Straining My Vocal Cords?
Unless you are a performer or your job requires you to talk a lot, you probably do not give much thought to your vocal health. However, vocal cord damage is more common than you may think as it affects as many as nine percent of adults nationwide. And, experts say the...
An Interdisciplinary Approach to Voice Therapy
Every patient is different. Unlike many other practices, Mount Sinai Health System laryngologists and speech pathologists work collaboratively to evaluate patients and develop an individualized treatment plan for vocal cord injury. “Since much of what causes vocal...
Prevalence and the Understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder Are on the Rise
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is increasing in prevalence, but so are options for evaluation and therapies, said Paige Siper, PhD, Chief Psychologist for the Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment, and Michelle Gorenstein, PsyD, Director of Outreach for the...
Mount Sinai Researchers Report Significant Secondhand Marijuana Smoke Exposure In New York City Apartments
Mount Sinai researchers have raised concerns about significant exposure to marijuana secondhand smoke in New York City apartments. Data from a new study suggesting nearly one third of families smell marijuana smoke when their children are...
Four Tips for Safe Snow Shoveling
It's that time of year again. Snow is starting to fall and fill driveways and sidewalks. Some inspired people will grab their cameras to photograph the beauty, but most will be grabbing their shovels. But how do you shovel snow safely and minimize the...
Treating Autoimmune Patients with Airway Disorders
Robert Lebovics, MD, has a famous observation in his practice: “It is amazing what you can see when you just take a look.” As an ear, nose, and throat physician who has specialized in treating autoimmune disorders that impact the airway for more than three...
Heart Disease and COVID-19: How to Reduce Your Risks
During the pandemic, you may be exercising less, limiting your trips outside, and no longer eating a healthy diet, and this may be taking its toll. Some doctors say 25 percent of their patients have gained up to 20 pounds, and that can be leading to...