Are Fad Diets Bad for You?
No matter what’s happening in the news, it seems a new diet is always trending or a celebrity is hawking another miracle diet. We asked Jennifer Cholewka, RD, a dietitian and Advanced Clinical Nutrition Coordinator with the Mount Sinai Health...
What Should I Do if I Come in Contact with Someone who is Infected with the Novel Coronavirus or who has COVID-19?
For now, experts say you must assume that everyone you encounter in your daily life could be infected with the new coronavirus (COVID-19).So the best general advice about protecting yourself in social situations is remain on guard and make sure you are...
Can I Get COVID-19 from Contact Lenses?
As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues, more is learned about how the virus affects the body. Recently, researchers in China noted that COVID-19 may be present in eye secretions, causing symptoms such as pink eye. For contact lens wearers,...
What Patients with Breast or Gynecologic Cancer Need to Know About COVID-19
People with breast or gynecologic cancer may be at increased risk for COVID-19. This may be because of the cancer itself or due to cancer treatment weakening the immune system and making them more susceptible, or because they have more encounters with the...
Mount Sinai Program Allows Home-Based Care for Elderly COVID-19 Patients
In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitals and health systems are exploring ways to increase their capacity. One of these approaches involves offering home-based programs for people who qualify. Mount Sinai Hospitalization at Home provides...
I’m Concerned I May Have Cancer. Can I See A Doctor During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
The business world may be on pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but that does not mean medical conditions have taken a reprieve. If you are worried that you might have breast or gynecologic cancer, you need expert advice. Elisa R. Port, MD, Director of...
Advice on Distance Learning for Individuals with Hearing Loss
According to UNESCO, school closures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic have impacted approximately 1.4 billion students. Children in pre-primary through high school, as well as adults in collegiate and graduate education are now engaged in “distance” or...
Should I Prepare a COVID-19 Emergency Care Kit?
Everyone is worrying about COVID-19. At home preparation is essential for social distancing and in the unfortunate event that yourself or a loved one becomes ill. Stocking up on the basics is a good approach. But, what do you need to have on...
How Older Adults Can Protect Themselves From COVID-19
COVID-19 is a concern for everyone. But the elderly may be at increased risk of contracting this virus--or developing a bad case of it. Linda V. DeCherrie, MD, Professor of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai,...