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What Is Sepsis? Early Signs, Causes and When to Go to the ER

Public awareness of sepsis has increased following news surrounding the death of NASCAR champion Kyle Busch, whose family said the driver’s severe pneumonia progressed into this life-threatening condition. The news has...

May 27, 2026

7 min read

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Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness

HEALTH Yeah! Episode 31: Patient Experience

In this episode, we discuss how patient and family voices help shape better care at Stony Brook Medicine. Listeners will hear from a Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) advisor at Stony Brook University Hospital...

May 14, 2026

24 min read

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Diseases & Conditions Infectious Diseases

Hantavirus: Symptoms, Prevention and How It Spreads

Recent news coverage about a suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship sailing in the Atlantic Ocean has led many people to seek information about this rare but serious disease. In the United States, hantavirus...

May 4, 2026

6 min read

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Children’s Health Diseases & Conditions Infectious Diseases

Flesh-Eating Bacteria: Symptoms, Risks and How to Stay Safe

Flesh-eating bacteria infections are rare, but they can become serious very quickly. Understanding how these infections occur — and how to protect yourself — is essential, especially during warmer months when certain...

April 24, 2026

7 min read

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Tick Diseases: Babesiosis Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

Babesiosis is a tick-borne disease that is an emerging health concern in the United States. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes that infections are rising, particularly in the Northeast and...

April 21, 2026

5 min read

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Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness

Vasovagal Syncope: Understanding Triggers, Early Symptoms and Prevention

Fainting can feel sudden and alarming, but in many cases, it has a common and manageable cause. The most frequent type is vasovagal syncope — a reflex that leads to a temporary drop in heart rate and blood pressure...

April 10, 2026

7 min read

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Tick Diseases: Anaplasmosis Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment

Whether you’re an avid hiker or simply enjoy spending time outdoors, anaplasmosis, a tick-borne disease, is becoming an important health concern to watch for. Health officials report that anaplasmosis cases are rising...

April 8, 2026

5 min read

Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness

Living Kidney Donor Requirements: Are You a Match?

According to the National Kidney Foundation, about 37 million Americans have chronic kidney disease, and over 92,000 people are on the waiting list for a kidney transplant. The average wait time for a...

April 6, 2026

5 min read

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Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever: Symptoms, Causes and Prevention of This Serious Tick‑Borne Disease

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) remains one of the most serious tick‑borne diseases in the United States. Caused by the bacterium Rickettsia rickettsii, RMSF can lead to life‑threatening complications if not treated...

April 2, 2026

5 min read

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Children’s Health Diseases & Conditions Infectious Diseases

Understanding the COVID-19 Cicada Variant (BA.3.2): Symptoms, Spread and Protection

COVID-19 continues to evolve, and new variants remain part of that cycle. The latest variant gaining attention is officially known as SARS-CoV-2 Variant BA.3.2, or more commonly called the “Cicada” variant. Like other...

March 30, 2026

4 min read

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What Is Sepsis? Early Signs, Causes and When to Go to the ER

HEALTH Yeah! Episode 31: Patient Experience

Hantavirus: Symptoms, Prevention and How It Spreads

Flesh-Eating Bacteria: Symptoms, Risks and How to Stay Safe

Tick Diseases: Babesiosis Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

Vasovagal Syncope: Understanding Triggers, Early Symptoms and Prevention

Tick Diseases: Anaplasmosis Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment

Living Kidney Donor Requirements: Are You a Match?

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever: Symptoms, Causes and Prevention of This Serious Tick‑Borne Disease

Understanding the COVID-19 Cicada Variant (BA.3.2): Symptoms, Spread and Protection

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