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Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness Infectious Diseases

What Is Sepsis? Early Signs, Causes and When to Go to the ER

Public awareness of sepsis has increased following news surrounding the death of NASCAR champion Kyle Busch, whose family said the driver’s severe pneumonia progressed into this life-threatening condition. The news has...

May 27, 2026

7 min read

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Health & Wellness Women's Health

HEALTH Yeah! Episode 32: Heavy Bleeding and Pelvic Pain – Rethinking “Normal”

In this episode, we break down what’s normal — and not — when it comes to menstrual cycles, heavy bleeding, and pelvic pain. We cover key warning signs, common causes like fibroids and when it’s time to seek care. Our...

May 26, 2026

35 min read

An older female patient sitting up in a hospital bed, smiling at a young man next to her.

Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness

HEALTH Yeah! Episode 31: Patient Experience

In this episode, we discuss how patient and family voices help shape better care at Stony Brook Medicine. Listeners will hear from a Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) advisor at Stony Brook University Hospital...

May 14, 2026

24 min read

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Health & Wellness

Healthcast Episode 12: Stony Brook HOME

Stony Brook Health Outreach and Medical Education (Stony Brook HOME) is a medical student-run, physician-supervised free clinic affiliated with the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University. SB HOME...

April 28, 2026

18 min read

A young woman standing in her bathroom, covering her eyes because she's feeling dizzy.

Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness

Vasovagal Syncope: Understanding Triggers, Early Symptoms and Prevention

Fainting can feel sudden and alarming, but in many cases, it has a common and manageable cause. The most frequent type is vasovagal syncope — a reflex that leads to a temporary drop in heart rate and blood pressure...

April 10, 2026

7 min read

Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness

Living Kidney Donor Requirements: Are You a Match?

According to the National Kidney Foundation, about 37 million Americans have chronic kidney disease, and over 92,000 people are on the waiting list for a kidney transplant. The average wait time for a...

April 6, 2026

5 min read

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Behavioral Health Children’s Health Health & Wellness

Healthcast Episode 11: CARE Initiative

The CARE Initiative is a groundbreaking initiative from Stony Brook Children’s Hospital created in response to the growing health care needs of students across Suffolk County, especially those surrounding mental health...

March 31, 2026

34 min read

A woman in her 40s sitting in her bed, holding her head and looking tired.

Health & Wellness Women's Health

What Age Does Perimenopause Start? What Women Should Know About the Signs and When to Seek Help

Perimenopause, the phase leading up to menopause, is a time of complex hormonal changes that can bring about a variety of symptoms. For many women, this transition feels unpredictable, leaving them searching for...

March 13, 2026

6 min read

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Children’s Health Health & Wellness Trauma

Thinking About an E-Bike for Your Teen? Safety Facts You Need First

Electric bikes and scooters are more popular than ever. Your teenager might be begging for one to get to school, visit friends or just ride around the neighborhood. But before you make that purchase, we need to talk...

March 11, 2026

5 min read

A female patient in her 40s having her neck and thyroid gland examined by a female doctor.

Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness

Hypothyroidism vs. Hyperthyroidism: How to Spot the Signs and Get Treatment

Have you been feeling unusually tired, noticing unexpected changes in your weight or experiencing a racing heart? While these symptoms might seem minor or unrelated, they could point to an issue with your thyroid — a...

March 9, 2026

5 min read

Topic: Health & Wellness

What Is Sepsis? Early Signs, Causes and When to Go to the ER

HEALTH Yeah! Episode 32: Heavy Bleeding and Pelvic Pain – Rethinking “Normal”

HEALTH Yeah! Episode 31: Patient Experience

Healthcast Episode 12: Stony Brook HOME

Vasovagal Syncope: Understanding Triggers, Early Symptoms and Prevention

Living Kidney Donor Requirements: Are You a Match?

Healthcast Episode 11: CARE Initiative

What Age Does Perimenopause Start? What Women Should Know About the Signs and When to Seek Help

Thinking About an E-Bike for Your Teen? Safety Facts You Need First

Hypothyroidism vs. Hyperthyroidism: How to Spot the Signs and Get Treatment

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