August 24, 2023
The list of diseases that are preventable with vaccines is a long one. It includes polio, whooping cough, typhoid fever, measles, diphtheria and tetanus, among many others. These diseases have been mostly eliminated in the U.S., thanks to the development of highly effective vaccines over the past 70 years.
August 23, 2023
For children, tweens and teens, anxiety comes in many forms. Very young children may have a hard time separating from their parents or caregivers. School-aged children—especially those transitioning to a new school—may not know where to go on their first day, much less whether they’ll have any friends. And tweens and teens may feel self-conscious about changes in their bodies.
August 22, 2023
In the world of pediatric care, a well visit is the equivalent of what used to be called a check-up or a physical. Once a year, parents typically make an appointment for a well visit with their family physician or pediatrician to make sure all’s well with their child and to voice any concerns. For children 3 and under, though, visits are as frequent as every few weeks in the newborn period to every 2 to 6 months. Well visits are a must for infants, toddlers, school-age children and teens alike.
August 21, 2023
In this episode of Back to Health, Maryellen Benito, D.O. discusses what patient should know about ticks and preventing Lyme disease.
August 18, 2023
Let’s talk about the flu. As we approach a time when we may see the collision of the viruses that cause both the flu and COVID-19, getting a flu vaccine becomes an imperative and responsibility, for those who are eligible to receive it.
August 17, 2023
Summer has arrived, and for some city dwellers, that means it’s time to head out to the countryside for a well-earned vacation. But with all its pleasures, the season comes with a wealth of insects, including mosquitoes, flies, and stinging wasps and bees. Arachnids such as spiders, scorpions, mites and ticks also tend to show up in greater numbers from May through October.
August 16, 2023
If you wake up with a sore throat, a headache and a runny nose this summer, you may have a cold, but getting tested for COVID-19 makes sense in light of the recent uptick in COVID-related Emergency Room visits and hospitalizations. Across the U.S., these have increased by 10 to 20 percent over the past few weeks. But the numbers remain low and may even be leveling off, says Dr. Roy Gulick, infectious disease specialist, Rochelle Belfer Professor in Medicine and Attending Physician at Weill... Read More
August 15, 2023
This August, come together in support of our loved ones affected by psoriasis.
August 11, 2023
Men: Do you want good health at every stage of life? Try some of these tips to help make it happen.
August 10, 2023
In this episode of Back to Health, Dr. Corey Wasserman discusses what parents and patients should know about annual pediatric well visits.
