Chronic kidney disease or chronic kidney failure occurs when the kidneys are damaged and unable to filter blood properly. This can lead ...
The COVID pandemic has forced us to rethink the way we approach several aspects of our lives. Many of the things we were accustomed to d ...
See the latest announcement from Flushing Hospital Medical Center.
A chipped or broken tooth can occur for several reasons including a blow to the face, falling, or biting down on something hard.
On February 17, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the formation of his administration's COVID-19 Recovery Roundtable and Health E ...
In February 2000, President Clinton dedicated March as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer is one of the leadi ...
February is recognized as National Children's Dental Health Month. The purpose of this recognition is to promote proper dental education ...
Thyroid eye disease (or TED) is a condition that causes the immune system to attack the muscles and other tissues around the eyes. The c ...
Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of severe vision loss in older adults. It affects approximately 10 million A ...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that most people typically recover from the common cold within seven to ten ...
Recent reports have shown a dramatic increase in the number of children testing positive for COVID-19 in the United States, especially a ...
New Year Resolutions are great to make and even better to keep. Here are some tips on how to make your New Year Resolutions stick.
We have all made New Year's resolutions at some point in our lives. Many of these annual vows revolve around improving our health. Typic ...
Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Queens.
Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Queens and across NY.
With all the running around we do and the stress we deal with each and every day, try to take a moment to center your mind and bring wel ...
Queens is part of the national trend of growing coronavirus cases.
The rate of new cases has increased recently in Queens.
Psoriasis and dandruff are both skin conditions that can affect the scalp and result in similar symptoms such as itchiness, redness, or ...
Muscle soreness after working out or delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) often occurs as a result of doing new, repetitive, or intense ...
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. Jamaica Hospital Medical Center (JHMC) is joining with the National Hospice and ...
. There is no known cure for the common cold or the flu, both of which are caused by viruses. Anyone who has ever experienced having a c ...
It is crucial for parents and young adults to know the facts about opioids so that they can better understand how these drugs can negati ...
Frequent urination is an issue that many Americans live with but figuring out the cause can be a difficult task. Some of the possible re ...
A phobia is a type of anxiety disorder that is characterized by the uncontrollable and irrational fear of a specific situation, object, ...
The U.S. ranks poorly among developed countries for maternal health. Here is how Queens compares to the U.S.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune and inflammatory disease that primarily attacks joints.
We all have some percentage of body fat on our bodies. In fact, it is healthy to have some body fat, but it's also important to understa ...
Vaccinations have come a very long way since infectious diseases like smallpox and whooping cough were considered epidemics centuries ago.
Northwell Health wants to help you make sense of health care proxies, living wills and MOLST (Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment).
Survival has become reality for several types of cancer as researchers and clinicians have gained more information about the disease.
With a job that keeps you in your seat for most of the day, Dr. Stacey Rosen lists simple changes that can go a long way for good health.
With springtime finally in the air and pollen counts high, Northwell Health wants to help prepare you with the truths about allergy season.
Battling cancer can be a full-time job in itself. Here's why many people with the disease choose to stay employed after their diagnosis.
Having a severe illness is hard enough. Northwell Health wants to help make navigating treatment less overwhelming.
Northwell Health provides advantages of integrative medicine because the mind, body and spirit are an important part of our health.
March is colorectal cancer awareness month. Dr. Bethany DeVito breaks down five things you should know about colon cancer.
Balancing work and life is stressful. Northwell Health physicians discuss ways on how to cope.