How the New Weight-Loss Drugs Might Affect Your Vision
Prescription weight loss drugs have grown in popularity since receiving approval from the Food and Drug Administration to help manage blood sugars and weight loss. However, like many drugs, these GLP-1 medications can come with potential side effects, and recent...
Heading Outside? Five Tips for Avoiding Too Much Sun
If you are headed outdoors to play sports or just to relax in the park or go for a walk, it’s important to take precautions. Ultraviolet (UV) exposure during outdoor play can contribute to premature aging and increase your risk of skin cancer, even among when you may...
Can a Special Diet Help Those Living With Multiple Sclerosis?
For those living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), can a special diet potentially help slow the progression of the disease? This a question that researchers at the Corinne Goldsmith Dickinson Center for Multiple Sclerosis at Mount Sinai are studying, and whether a...
Back to School Tips for Parents and Kids
Starting a new school year can be a very exciting time but also a stressful one for parents and students. For parents with questions or concerns, here are some basic tips to help you and your family prepare, and ensure that everyone has a happy and successful year....
How Much Do You Know About Breast Cancer? Take the Quiz
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States, yet there are many misconceptions about the disease. Improving your knowledge is one way you can fight it. Can you separate myth from...
How Can I Manage Social Anxiety? Three Tips From a Mount Sinai Psychologist
Avoiding other people from time to time is normal. But if you isolate yourself out of fear of embarrassment or rejection, you may have social anxiety disorder. In this Q&A, Charissa Chamorro, PhD, a Mount Sinai clinical psychologist, explains how to know if you...
Taking Supplements? Use This Guide to Make Smart Choices
From turmeric capsules to muscle-building powders like creatine, many people are turning to herbal and dietary supplements. While supplements are generally harmless when taken in moderation, some pose health risks, including unpredictable liver problems, especially...
How Can I Create Healthier Phone Habits? Three Tips From a Mount Sinai Psychologist
Phones have become a necessary part of life, but if you find yourself mindlessly scrolling or constantly reaching for your phone out of boredom, you may have a phone addiction. “Addiction isn’t just about substances—it can also be behavioral,” says Naomi Dambreville,...
Do I Need a Midwife?
Some people might think that midwives are just for pregnant people, but that is not true. Midwives provide specialized care throughout the reproductive journey, from adolescence, through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and menopause.“We care for people across all stages...