Atrial fibrillation (or AFib) is a type of arrhythmia or irregular heartbeat that’s both common and serious, affecting more than 2.5 million people in the United States. In this episode of HEALTH Yeah!, cardiology...
Norovirus, often called the stomach “flu” or stomach bug, is one of the most common causes of gastroenteritis, which describes inflammation of the stomach and intestines. This illness causes unpleasant symptoms like...
As a parent, noticing your child making unusual movements or sounds can be confusing and even concerning. Tourette Syndrome, a neurological condition characterized by motor and vocal tics, is often misunderstood...
Josephine Connolly-Schoonen, PhD, RD, Executive Director of the Nutrition Division at Stony Brook Medicine, is joined by Registered Dietitians Sotiria Everett, EdD, RD and Leah Holbrook, MS, RD for a discussion about...
Huntington’s disease is a rare, inherited neurological disorder that progressively impacts the brain and can affect every aspect of a person’s life. While there is no cure for Huntington’s disease, early...
A new year often brings new goals, many of which focus on improving our health and lifestyle. Whether it’s adopting healthier eating habits, staying active, improving sleep, or prioritizing self-care, setting New Year’s...
Learn from three Stony Brook Medicine experts about HIV/AIDS transmission, testing options, early symptoms, treatments and preventive strategies. HIV/AIDS treatments have made remarkable strides over the years...
Diabetes mellitus is a condition that develops when one is not able to efficiently use the glucose, also known as sugar, in the body for energy. There are a lot of misconceptions about diabetes mellitus in children;...
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...
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...