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 […]
Food allergies can be serious. The last thing someone with a life-threatening allergy wants to do is take unnecessary risks. But that shouldn’t stop you from eating out or ordering takeout from a local restaurant, especially now when the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an exponential rise in takeout orders. In order to safely eat […]
As the days get warmer, we itch to be able to get outside, enjoy the weather and prepare for the summer. We would like to return to normalcy and for our children to have fun, even though we are still in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. As the vaccine rollout throughout New York state, […]
Scheduling a colonoscopy may not be the highlight of your week, but the procedure is one of the most important preventive measures against cancer. Arranging this screening test should be a health priority for every individual of the appropriate age. When should I schedule my first colonoscopy? Traditionally, routine colonoscopy screenings for asymptomatic people began […]