New York Governor Hochul’s Bell-to-Bell Policy prohibits cell phone use during the entire school day. While the policy sets this overarching rule, it also grants schools the flexibility to develop their own strategies...
School plays an important role in a child’s life, from providing an education to developing social skills, critical thinking abilities and a sense of responsibility and belonging. For some children, however, going to...
ARFID, or Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, goes beyond typical picky eating—it’s a significant challenge that can affect a child’s growth and development. But with the right knowledge and support...
Developmental and behavioral pediatrics is a specialized area that looks at how a child’s growth, behavior and emotions affect their overall health. These experts focus on identifying and managing issues that can...
Coming out is a deeply personal journey—one that can be empowering, emotional and sometimes overwhelming. In this episode of HEALTH Yeah!, experts from Stony Brook Medicine share tips and personal and professional...
Lecanemab (Leqembi®) and donanemab (Kisunla®) are two new FDA-approved drugs, administered intravenously, that can slow cognitive decline in people diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s. While not a cure, they can slow...
Migraine headaches are miserable. In addition to the pain and other associated symptoms that migraine sufferers experience, they are unpredictable. At any time, a migraine might result in a missed day of work or a...
For years, Hayley Striegel has suffered from persistent, disabling, treatment-resistant migraines, also known as refractory migraines. She tried countless treatments over the years but nothing provided significant...
In this episode of Healthcast, experts from Stony Brook Medicine discuss an important new pilot study that investigates the feasibility and benefits of telehealth in a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) group setting as...
Healthy relationships play a vital role in our well-being, whether it’s nurturing a romantic partnership, strengthening parent-child bonds or building self-love. They can help reduce stress, boost self-esteem, and...