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Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness Heart and Vascular Health

HEALTH Yeah! Episode 26: Let’s Talk CAD

Stony Brook Heart Institute offers a comprehensive, multidisciplinary program for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease. Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is a serious type of cardiovascular...

February 17, 2026

28 min read

A man in his 40s prepping with his doctor in the medical room before getting a colonoscopy.

Cancer Care & Research Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness

How Long Does a Colonoscopy Take? And Other FAQs

A colonoscopy is a medical procedure used to examine the inner lining of the large intestine (colon) and rectum. It is primarily performed for colorectal cancer screening, to detect abnormalities such as polyps, tumors...

February 13, 2026

4 min read

Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness Heart and Vascular Health

LVADs Explained: A Simple Guide to Advance Heart Failure Support

Hearing the words advanced heart failure can feel overwhelming. It’s a serious diagnosis and navigating the treatment options often feels like learning a new language. The good news is that modern heart failure care...

February 11, 2026

7 min read

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Diseases & Conditions Nephrology

Kidney Disease: Early Signs, Causes, Stages and How to Protect Yourself

Kidney disease is a serious health issue that affects millions of people, but many don’t realize they have it until it’s too late. Your kidneys are like the body’s natural filters. They remove waste and extra fluid from...

February 9, 2026

5 min read

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Diseases & Conditions Infectious Diseases

Bird Flu in Humans: Who’s at Risk and What Are the Symptoms?

With bird flu, also known as avian influenza, making headlines as it spreads among wild birds, poultry and even some mammals like dairy cows, it’s natural to have questions. While the risk to the general public...

January 30, 2026

6 min read

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Children’s Health Diseases & Conditions Heart and Vascular Health

Cardiac MRI for Children and Adolescents: Uses, Safety and What to Expect

When it comes to heart health in children and teens, early and accurate diagnosis can be lifesaving. Many heart conditions in children can be identified with an exam, EKG or echocardiogram, but some situations require a...

January 26, 2026

6 min read

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Children’s Health Diseases & Conditions Infectious Diseases

Hepatitis B Vaccine for Children: Why It’s Given at Birth

When your baby is born, the immune system begins learning right away how to protect against new germs and viruses in the surrounding environment. Vaccines contribute to that process by safely teaching the immune system...

January 23, 2026

4 min read

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Diseases & Conditions Heart and Vascular Health

ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation): A Lifesaving Service When the Heart and Lungs Need Time to Heal

When someone’s heart or lungs suddenly fail, every minute matters. In these critical moments, doctors sometimes turn to one of the most advanced forms of life support available today: ECMO, or Extracorporeal Membrane...

January 22, 2026

5 min read

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Diseases & Conditions Heart and Vascular Health

HEALTH Yeah! Episode 25: Heart Valve Disease

The heart is a pump that supplies blood to the rest of the body. Inside are four one-way valves that keep blood moving in the right direction. Sometimes, these valves can get diseased. As severity of disease increases...

January 21, 2026

36 min read

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Children’s Health Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness

Protecting Yourself, Your Family and Your Community Against Measles

Measles is an incredibly contagious disease that can create serious, sometimes life-threatening complications. In recent months, the virus has ticked up in areas of the United States with lower vaccination rates. As of...

January 16, 2026

4 min read

Topic: Diseases & Conditions

HEALTH Yeah! Episode 26: Let’s Talk CAD

How Long Does a Colonoscopy Take? And Other FAQs

LVADs Explained: A Simple Guide to Advance Heart Failure Support

Kidney Disease: Early Signs, Causes, Stages and How to Protect Yourself

Bird Flu in Humans: Who’s at Risk and What Are the Symptoms?

Cardiac MRI for Children and Adolescents: Uses, Safety and What to Expect

Hepatitis B Vaccine for Children: Why It’s Given at Birth

ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation): A Lifesaving Service When the Heart and Lungs Need Time to Heal

HEALTH Yeah! Episode 25: Heart Valve Disease

Protecting Yourself, Your Family and Your Community Against Measles

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