While many are unaware of the condition, thyroiditis is relatively common – affecting around 200,000 people per year. Thyroiditis causes inflammation of the thyroid gland, located in the neck, which produces the thyroid hormone that controls the metabolism. The condition is not painful, but has a range of negative effects, including anxiety, sudden weight change, […]
Infertility affects as many as 1 in 8 couples trying to conceive, according to a study from the World Health Organization (WHO). However, it’s important to remember that if you and your partner are experiencing challenges with conception, you do have options. While most medical conditions affect a single individual, infertility is unique as it […]
In the digital era, it can be increasingly difficult for parents to keep their children engaged and off their screens. Nightly family dinners can be one of the best ways to engage with your kids and strengthen familial bonds. Cooking a quality meal each evening, and doing so with your family, will also ensure that […]
By Patricia Scanlon, Writer Originally published in The Well by Northwell Respiratory distress in a child is sure to make any parent anxious. Learn the warning signs of RSV and know when it’s time to head to the pediatrician. Earlier this summer, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a health alert advisory to […]
By Bruce Farber, MD, Chief of Infectious Diseases, Northwell Health. Article published in The Well by Northwell *Editor’s note: The information in this article is current as of August 16, 2021. We’re updating our COVID-19 and vaccination information as frequently as possible. This data changes quickly, so we urge you to visit the CDC website for the most current […]
Cervical cancer was once one of the most deadly forms of cancer among American women. Now, an easy screening exists that has significantly reduced the incidence and mortality rate associated with cervical cancer in the United States–the Pap smear. Pap screens are recommended for any sexually active female age 21 or over. Dr. Val Petrosian, a gynecologist for […]
Annual physical examinations are meant not just for those who are struggling with their health or are being required to receive one–they’re the best form of preventative medicine available. It’s recommended that all individuals over the age of three should receive a physical examination once every year, while newborns and toddlers receive examinations at a […]
If you suffer from allergies, be it to foods, pet dander, pollens, or materials like wool, avoiding them (or at least having a trusty antihistamine at the ready) has probably become a top priority. And if you find yourself sniffling, sneezing, and feeling a bit itchy—or worse—whenever you come into contact with any one of these […]
Scheduling regular mammograms is the most reliable and proven method to identifying breast cancer. Early detection of breast cancer is the most effective means of increasing your chances of surviving breast cancer. While mammograms cannot detect every type of cancer, this screening is the best way to find and detect breast cancer at an early […]
Children have had anything but a normal childhood over the past 14 months. Isolation and stay-at-home measures have worn on adults, and may have taken an even larger toll on our children. However, there is good news. As the weather is finally heating up and the first official day of summer is just around the […]