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...
Migraine headaches are miserable. In addition to the pain and other associated symptoms that migraine sufferers experience, they are unpredictable. At any time, a migraine might result in a missed day of work or a...
Long Island is a hotspot for ticks, Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. Suffolk County, in particular, is considered a high-risk area. Stony Brook Medicine plays a significant role in tick-borne diseases...
A heart condition diagnosis can be life-changing, and the treatment decisions you make can have a lasting impact on your health and quality of life. Your heart is too important to leave questions unanswered, so if...