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A mother holding her young son, taking his temperature while feeling his forehead.

Children’s Health Diseases & Conditions

HEALTH Yeah! Episode 10: Measles

The New York State Department of Health has issued a Health Advisory due to rising measles cases and hospitalizations in parts of the United States. Measles is a highly contagious virus that spreads easily through...

March 17, 2025

20 min read

A man experiencing chest pain and shortness of breath, with his wife concerned about him.

Diseases & Conditions Heart and Vascular Health

Heart Valve Disease: Symptoms and Causes

Your heart’s valves work like tiny doors, opening and closing with every heartbeat to keep blood flowing in the right direction. But when a valve doesn’t open fully or doesn’t close properly, it can put extra strain on...

March 3, 2025

6 min read

A newborn baby in the NICU, being treated for CDH.

Children’s Health Diseases & Conditions Women's Health

Understanding Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH)

Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) is a rare but serious condition that affects newborns and disrupts normal lung development before birth. This structural defect occurs when the diaphragm—a muscular structure that...

February 19, 2025

4 min read

A father and daughter sitting at the doctor's office, discussing Tourette Syndrome.

Brain & Mental Health Children’s Health Diseases & Conditions

Is Tourette Syndrome Hereditary?

Like many other neurological conditions, Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a condition that often has genetic roots. Research suggests that Tourette Syndrome can be hereditary in many cases, although having a family...

February 12, 2025

4 min read

A woman with her hand over her chest while at the gym exercising, experiencing heart palpitations due to AFib.

Diseases & Conditions Heart and Vascular Health

HEALTH Yeah! Episode 7: AFib – The Most Common Type of Heart Rhythm Disorder

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...

January 31, 2025

20 min read

A boy sitting in a doctor's office, being evaluated for a Tourette Syndrome diagnosis.

Brain & Mental Health Children’s Health Diseases & Conditions

How is Tourette Syndrome Diagnosed?

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...

January 23, 2025

5 min read

Two women sitting at the table together, eating healthy whole and plant-based foods.

Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness Heart and Vascular Health Women's Health

HEALTH Yeah! Episode 6: Let’s Talk Nutrition

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...

January 13, 2025

18 min read

Brain & Mental Health Diseases & Conditions

Early Signs of Huntington’s Disease

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...

January 6, 2025

5 min read

Two women getting exercise outdoors as part of their New Year's resolutions.

Dermatology Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness

HEALTH Yeah! Episode 5: New Year’s Resolutions

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...

December 30, 2024

4 min read

A young man at an STI clinic, being tested for HIV after an exposure.

Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness

HEALTH Yeah! Episode 4: HIV and AIDS

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...

November 27, 2024

3 min read

Topic: Diseases & Conditions

HEALTH Yeah! Episode 10: Measles

Heart Valve Disease: Symptoms and Causes

Understanding Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH)

Is Tourette Syndrome Hereditary?

HEALTH Yeah! Episode 7: AFib – The Most Common Type of Heart Rhythm Disorder

How is Tourette Syndrome Diagnosed?

HEALTH Yeah! Episode 6: Let’s Talk Nutrition

Early Signs of Huntington’s Disease

HEALTH Yeah! Episode 5: New Year’s Resolutions

HEALTH Yeah! Episode 4: HIV and AIDS

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