Heart attacks and strokes can feel like they come out of nowhere. But the changes inside your arteries that can lead to them usually build up slowly, over many years. New research published in The New England Journal of...
Hip pain can make everyday activities such as walking, climbing stairs, getting out of the car or exercising, very difficult. If your pain does not improve with rest or other...
A confirmed case of West Nile virus in New York City may raise questions about what the virus means for you. If you’ve seen the headlines, here’s what you need to know: Most people infected with West Nile...
Ticks are a familiar part of life on Long Island, and most people know to watch out for Lyme disease. But a recently confirmed case of Bourbon virus in Suffolk County has raised questions about another tick-borne...
Cyclospora may not be a household name, but a growing multistate outbreak in the United States has brought renewed attention to this foodborne parasite and the intestinal illness it causes, known as cyclosporiasis. As...
The recent death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham from an aortic dissection has brought renewed attention to a rare but serious cardiovascular emergency. The aorta is the largest artery in your body, carrying oxygen-rich...
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) — also called peripheral arterial disease — is a common circulatory issue in which arteries that carry blood to the upper or lower extremities become narrowed. This reduces blood flow and...
Forgetting a name now and then is common. Misplacing your keys once in a while is too. But when memory loss starts to happen often or begins to affect daily life, it may be time to take a closer look. Alzheimer’s...
Radiologists are doctors who use medical images to help diagnose and guide treatment for many health conditions. An interventional radiologist is a radiologist who uses medical imaging to perform advanced procedures to...
You may have seen Ebola in the news lately and wondered what it means for you and your family. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an Ebola outbreak in parts of Central Africa, prompting increased...