Stony Brook Medicine Health News

Topic: Diseases & Conditions

A group of men laughing together outdoors, taking protective measures against mpox in their private lives.
Diseases & Conditions

Health, YEAH! Ep2: Monkeypox

Join three infectious disease experts from Stony Brook Medicine for a discussion about mpox (or monkeypox), its prevalence on Long Island and around the United States, and what you need to know about mpox prevention...

November 20, 2024
3 min read
A man getting an mpox vaccine from his local infectious disease clinic.
Diseases & Conditions

What You Need to Know About Mpox

As mpox (previously known as monkeypox) cases rise in certain parts of the world, people are becoming increasingly concerned about protecting themselves during outbreaks. The recent uptick in cases in parts of Africa...

November 18, 2024
6 min read
Why are my feet always cold?
Diseases & ConditionsHeart Health

Why Are My Feet Always Cold?

When the temperature drops, many of us experience the discomfort of cold feet and sometimes also chilly toes and fingers. While cold extremities are commonly dismissed as normal occurrences that aren’t cause for...

July 26, 2024
4 min read