June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. Alzheimer’s disease is ruthless. It can rob you of your memory, personality and the ability to do simple things like swallow or speak. Even scarier: Almost 2 out of 3 people with Alzheimer’s are women or people assigned female at birth. But there’s good news in the screening … Read more
As told to Jacquelyne Froeber June is Pride Month. I remember pulling into the parking spot, turning off the car and just sitting there for a minute. My office is in the suburbs on Long Island, so it’s quiet. It was just me and the nervous click of my French manicure on the steering wheel. … Read more
It’s always a successful day at the office for Fatima Cody Stanford, M.D., M.P.H.,M.P.A., when she can look at a patient’s chart, see a diagnosis of diabetes, high cholesterol or hypertension, and see progress in their health or resolution of a health concern. Shanna Tucker, M.D., an obesity medicine specialist at NYU Langone Health, has … Read more
Michelle,* a 42-year-old mother of two, has been living with overweight or obesity her entire life. Around third grade, Michelle said she remembers a shift in her parents’ attitude toward her eating habits: They went from bribing or forcing her to eat to questioning whether she really needed seconds. Her mother, though smaller than Michelle, … Read more
The rate of obesity in the United States has risen from 12% in 1991 to 42% in 2022. “We know women living with obesity have a higher chance of developing serious health conditions and other diseases, explained HealthyWomen CEO Beth Battaglino, RN-C. “There is also a high level of shame and stigma associated with the … Read more
TURP or Transurethral Resection of the Prostate, is a medical procedure that helps with enlarged prostate treatment. It is commonly used for men living with benign prostatic hyperplasia or prostate cancer, which helps improve the associated symptoms and quality of life. Are you undergoing such a procedure and are worried about the life expectancy after … Read more
Do you love enjoying rice? Well, rice is mostly the staple food worldwide But, some health-conscious people may refrain from consuming it as it’s a refined food. However, you will be surprised to know that rice can be a healthy option to incorporate into your weight loss diet regimen as it’s highly rich in starch, … Read more
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) affects most people once in their lives. It occurs when some harmful bacteria enter your urinary system and cause infection. Mild UTIs rarely need antibiotic treatment. However, if it’s a recurring or severe case, antibiotics can help balance the good bacteria in your urinary system. Wondering, can amoxicillin treat UTI? Well, … Read more
While probiotics are often promoted as valuable for adults, their necessity should never be overlooked for kids. Like for adults, probiotics help maintain immune and digestive health or manage certain issues such as indigestion, constipation, etc. Whether you want to boost your kids’ gut health or strengthen their immune systems, you can check the top … Read more
Cervical cancer screening is in general extremely important for the prevention of cancer or the detection of early cancer. For this, two tests: the Pap test also known as the Pap smear examine the changes in cells in the cervix of the women that can lead to cancer if left untreated. Another test is the … Read more