August 20, 2024
From diving at the deep end of a public or private swimming pool to building castles in the sand, it’s time for fun in the sun—and for staying safe at the pool as well as on the beach. Focusing on both fun and safety makes good sense—especially when it comes to your kids.
August 19, 2024
In this episode of Back to Health, Dr. Jai S. Perumal discusses what patients should know about treatments for Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
August 15, 2024
Overdose can happen at any age. With education, substance abuse experts and treatment, you can survive and avoid overdosing in the future.
August 14, 2024
When a headache sufferer uses headache medications too often—especially “acute” medications that aim to relieve an individual headache attack—they may develop a disorder known as medication overuse headache (MOH).
August 13, 2024
Choosing between breastfeeding and formula is no easy task. Find out benefits and obstacles to each as you decide how to feed your baby.
August 8, 2024
Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common compressive neuropathy in the upper extremity, affecting as many as one in 20 people in the United States. Initial non-operative treatment with wrist splints can be very effective, with surgery reserved for patients with persistent or advanced symptoms.
August 8, 2024
Jet lag—a term coined back in the 1960s—is caused by the gap between your normal circadian rhythms and the time zone at your destination. Your body may be active when you’re supposed to be resting, and your mealtimes are off kilter. Your eyes take in light differently as well.
August 6, 2024
There are many possible causes of back pain, and these only become more prevalent as we age. Among the most common is a condition called spinal stenosis: the progressive narrowing of the spinal canal.
August 5, 2024
In this episode of Back to Health, Dr. Jai S. Perumal discusses what patients should know about lifestyle changes for managing Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
August 1, 2024
The Emergency Medicine Department at ĢƵ reports that this summer so far, there have been more ER visits than usual because of heat-related illness. Still, there are ways New Yorkers can stay safe when temperatures soar.
