November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month — an estimated 235,000 new cases of lung cancer and 125,000 deaths are expected to occur this year in the US. Dr. Daniel Sterman, the division director for pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine at NYU Langone Health and NYU Grossman School of Medicine, talked with us about the … Read more
’Tis the season for heartburn. Dr. Mark Pochapin, the Sholtz-Leeds Professor of Medicine and director of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at NYU Langone Health, said he often sees patients around the holidays suffering from heartburn, indigestion or an upset stomach. Just in time for Thanksgiving, Pochapin gets to the bottom of acid reflux, … Read more
More than 12% of Americans will develop a thyroid condition at some point, with women at greater risk than men. The thyroid gland, a butterfly-shaped organ in the front of your neck, produces hormones that regulate metabolism, support growth and promote brain development, among other vital functions. Dr. Kepal Patel, co-director of NYU Langone Health’s … Read more
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month — a worldwide campaign to raise awareness of the devastating disease and promote early detection through screenings. Dr. Elizabeth Comen, a medical oncologist specializing in breast cancer at NYU Langone Health and best-selling author of “All in Her Head,” shared with us everything you need to know about breast … Read more
Nothing stops a runner in their tracks like a throbbing knee or an aching shin. Most runners have experienced pain at one time or another, typically from trying to do too much without a proper training base. In the run-up to the TCS New York City Marathon on Nov. 3, we talked with Dr. Mark … Read more
There are headaches — and then there’s the kind of head pain that makes you want to crawl under the covers and do nothing. If you know what we’re talking about, you’ve likely had a migraine. Although more than 1 billion people live with migraines worldwide, there’s no cure for the condition. Luckily, there are … Read more
It’s common to think of your bones as solid and unchanging, but they’re composed of living tissue constantly in flux. Consider: Every year, 15% of your spine and 5% of your hips are replaced with new bone through a process called remodeling. Every 10 years, your entire skeleton will have rebuilt itself. With aging and … Read more
If you saw someone having a stroke, would you be able to recognize it? What if you were having one yourself? If you can’t name any of the signs and symptoms of a stroke, you’re not alone. In fact, raising stroke awareness is one of Dr. Brandon Giglio’s top priorities. We spoke with Giglio, a … Read more
Chances are, at some point, you’ve been in pain. Whether it’s acute, meaning the pain occurred rapidly as the result of an injury, or chronic, meaning you’ve been in pain for a while, perhaps as a result of an underlying health condition like arthritis — you know it’s no fun to hurt. Luckily, you’ve got … Read more
For children who are hospitalized, the experience can feel especially scary, filled with unknowns in an unfamiliar place. Thankfully, children’s hospitals have teams dedicated to making the experience the best it can be for the child and their family. Experienced teams at Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone are committed to personalizing the healthcare experience … Read more
New Yorkers may wait all year for sunny park days and open public pools, but there’s no denying just how hot it gets in summertime. And with all that heat comes the risk of issues like heat cramps, heat exhaustion or — perhaps worst of all — heat stroke. We spoke with Dr. Reed Caldwell, … Read more
Your best friend’s voice on the phone. Crashing waves at the beach. Music festivals and the roar of the subway. Sound makes the world go ’round. If you’ve noticed that you can’t hear as well as you used to — for example, your dining companions sound muffled in restaurants or you find yourself increasing the … Read more
Summertime, and the livin’ is easy. From beach getaways to outdoor barbecues, the summer months are prime time for spending days in the sun. But all those hours basking in the rays can spell disaster for your skin, if you’re not careful. We’re betting you’ve heard about sunscreen. And you probably know that you should … Read more
We hope you’ll take this news to heart. Despite what headlines might have you believe, the leading cause of death isn’t cancer or injury or even diabetes — it’s heart disease. In the US alone, one person dies of cardiovascular disease every 33 seconds, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That amounted … Read more
You know that nature’s call is, well, natural — but that doesn’t mean it’s always welcome. When the urge to hit the bathroom becomes too frequent, it can feel annoying or even downright embarrassing. However, frequent urination is surprisingly common — and not talked about enough. The health issue affects as many as 30% of … Read more
There’s no place like home — and now hospitals are starting to recognize that as well. For generations, we’ve been told that the best place to be when we are sick is in the hospital. But now, telemedicine, remote monitoring and frequent visits from nurses are allowing hospitals like NYU Langone to be at the … Read more
A concussion is a serious condition caused by a traumatic brain injury, or TBI. At its most severe, a concussion can result in lasting neurological issues over several months. Most concussions, however, have temporary symptoms that resolve in a few weeks, but being aware of when they occur and when you need to see a … Read more
We only have one pair of eyes, so it is important to keep them healthy throughout our lives. The eyes can give information about the health of the rest of the body. For example, the eyes can indicate if you have high blood pressure or diabetes. There are eye diseases, such as glaucoma, that have … Read more
Endometriosis is a common but often misunderstood and underdiagnosed serious medical condition and can often be mistaken for menstrual pain. The uterus is lined with tissue that grows and is shed during the menstrual cycle. Endometriosis occurs when this so-called endometrial tissue grows in areas where it should not, such as the pelvis and other … Read more
Cancer risk is based on several factors, and while there is no absolute way to prevent all cancers, there are many things we can do to reduce our risk and be more aware, so that they can be treated early and most effectively. Dr. Marleen Meyers from the NYU Langone Perlmutter Cancer Center talked to … Read more