What You Need to Know About the Recent Novel Coronavirus Outbreak
A newly identified coronavirus now known as COVID-19 was first recognized in Wuhan, China, in early December 2019 and is rapidly spreading throughout the world.Bernard Camins, MD, MSc, Medical Director for Infection Prevention for the Mount Sinai Health...
What Are the Benefits of CBD?
Interest in cannabidiol (CBD) has increased dramatically in recent years. Available in oils, lotions, and vaping fluid, the substance has been touted as a cure-all for various ailments including anxiety, arthritis, and insomnia. While its growing reputation is...
Trouble sleeping? Try Sleeping in a Cooler Room
Most everyone appreciates the comforts of a warm, cozy bed. But if you’re having trouble sleeping, one suggestion is to try throwing off some of those blankets and avoid sleeping in a way that leads to overheating.“If you have difficulty sleeping, you...
Is Asthma Worse When You’re Pregnant?
Pregnancy can be a difficult time for many women, but especially for those with the added burden of asthma.Asthma, a chronic disease of the airways of the lungs, is one of the most common medical problems that occurs during pregnancy. Sonali Bose, MD, a...
How Important Is Getting the Flu Shot?
Despite all the media attention about the novel coronavirus, now known as COVID-19, influenza is currently a much bigger risk for most people in the United States. Yet many people do not plan to get a flu shot this year. You may be busy, or...
Is Oat Milk the Best Milk for You?
The popularity of oat milk has exploded in the last few years. From Starbucks adding an oat milk beverage to its menu to Chobani launching a line of oat yogurts, it’s clear that oat milk is more than a fad.However, is oat milk the best milk for you?We...
What You Need to Know About Lyme Disease Before Taking That Hike
Lyme disease can cause swollen joints, chronic fatigue, and a host of ailments that make diagnosis difficult. Erna M. Kojic, MD, Chief of Infectious Diseases at Mount Sinai Morningside and Mount Sinai West, explains the condition and whether you should...
I Feel Sick. Should I Stay Home or Go to Work?
You wake up in the morning and you know you don’t feel right, but you can’t afford to be sick. Meetings to attend, deadlines to meet, kids to get to school—it’s not going to go away because you don’t feel good. Matthew Weissman, MD, MBA, a...
Renowned Microbiologists Explain the Coronavirus
The novel coronavirus that began in Wuhan, China, has been labeled a Public Health Emergency by the U.S. government. As confirmed cases of the coronavirus now known as COVID-19 continue to increase in this country and around the world, and additional...