Integrative Medicine Pioneer Deepak Chopra, MD, Meets With Mount Sinai Research Team
Can meditation and other forms of alternative medicine be used in conjunction with traditional treatments to improve overall physiological and psychological health and well-being? This was a topic for brainstorming between best-selling author Deepak Chopra, MD, and...
Metro New York’s Ask Mount Sinai: How to keep your heart healthy
More and more people are manifesting symptoms of heart disease in their 40s and their 30s. So the notion that the disease is only of the middle aged and above is absolutely not true anymore according to Dennis Finkielstein, MD, associate chairman of cardiology and...
New York Daily News: How winter warriors can stay fit, healthy and injury-free
Winter is the season for sports injuries, especially to the crucial ligaments that support the knee. So now is the time to think about how to stay fit and healthy, whether on the ski slopes or just when shoveling your stoop or driveway. Alexis Colvin, MD, an Associate...
Where Should I Go for Treatment If I Have the Flu?
This is one of the worst flu seasons in the New York area in recent memory, which is why it’s especially important that if you think you have the flu, seek the best treatment right away. And it’s just as important to choose the right place. Here’s what Mount Sinai...
Can I Indulge in a Decadent Treat If I Have Kidney Disease?
Valentine’s Day is a great time to celebrate love. While chocolate may be the first thing that comes to mind, there are healthier ways to celebrate this special occasion—especially if you or your loved ones are on dialysis for chronic kidney disease (CKD) or end-stage...
What You Need to Know about ‘Lip Lifts’ and Other Lip Enhancements
The desire for plumped-up, pouty, and alluring lips is ascendant, from social media celebrities to patients we see in our offices every day. For many, especially younger patients, beautiful lips have become a “must have.” The explosion of new treatments...
Metro New York’s Ask Mount Sinai: Understanding the thyroid gland
Some 20 million Americans are living with some sort of thyroid disorder, and of that number, 60% are unaware of it. Ilya Likhterov, MD, Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, explains what you need to know about about...
What are the Benefits of Interventional Radiology?
Every day, it seems as if the news is filled with novel treatments for existing health problems. How can you digest and scrutinize all of this information? Mount Sinai Queens has made exciting new developments in interventional radiology. Advances in the field are...
New York Daily News: How to Manage ADHD in Adults and Kids
Medication can help young and old manage attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, but it works best when people are also developing life skills, according to Jeffrey Newcorn, MD, a Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics, and Director of the Division of ADHD, Learning...