Drs. Jason Kim and Steven Weissbart of the Women’s Pelvic Health and Continence Center at Stony Brook University Hospital have successfully performed one of the nation’s first — and the East Coast’s very first — Glean™...
Food allergies affect millions of children and their families. With the back-to-school season in full swing, it’s the perfect time to explore how food allergies impact kids in the classroom, at lunch time and even...
Eating disorders like anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are common challenges, especially for adolescents. These conditions are complex, involving intense feelings and behaviors related to weight and food. However...
Getting ready for a dream vacation, study abroad program, volunteer trip or international work assignment? Planning ahead, especially when heading overseas, can go a long way in making your trip as smooth, safe and...
Long summer days can be some of the best times of the year, but when temperatures soar, your body can struggle to keep up. Without proper hydration and cooling, a hot afternoon can quickly turn dangerous, especially for...
A mission trip is an organized effort where healthcare professionals dedicate their time and skills to provide care to underserved populations. Stony Brook providers have been participating in mission trips for years...
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...
Lifestyle Medicine involves the use of evidence-based lifestyle therapeutic approaches to prevent, treat and, oftentimes, reverse lifestyle-related, chronic diseases like obesity, hypertension, diabetes, depression...
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...
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot (thrombus) forms in one or more of the deep veins in your body, usually in your legs (calf or thigh) or the pelvis. Deep vein thrombosis can cause leg pain or swelling...