Unresponsive ICU patients in a new Columbia study were able to raise and lower the frequency of a beeping tone with their ...

What are peptides in skin care, and do they really work? A dermatologist explains the potential benefits of peptides for aging skin, the risks to know, and how to decide whether they're worth adding ...

High cholesterol is often thought of as a condition that affects people over 40, and for good reason: Low-density (LDL) lipoprotein (or “bad” cholesterol, which can increase the risk of heart attack ...

Ahead of the winter respiratory virus season, the updated COVID vaccine is now available, and leading health organizations — including the American Medical Association, American Academy of Family ...

Colostrum, the first form of breastmilk that mammals produce after giving birth and often referred to as “liquid gold”, has been growing in popularity as a supplement. Influencers on social media ...

A urologist explains the causes of erectile dysfunction, the link between ED and overall health, and the treatment options available to help regain sexual function. Erectile dysfunction, or the ...

Federal public health officials continue to investigate the source of an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a parasite that has caused a spike in severe diarrhea around the United States. After cases in ...

Imagine the New York City subway: there can be strong odors, loud trains whooshing by, gusts of hot air, and crowded cars packed with people pressed up against you. At the same time, your brain is ...

It’s tick season, and whether you’re in the city or suburbs, experts encourage taking extra precautions to protect yourself when spending time outdoors. In New York City, cases of tick-borne diseases ...

NewYork-Presbyterian today announced a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Community Fund, the hospital’s largest grant opportunity for community-based organizations (CBOs). The Community Fund was ...

PCOS, a condition that impacts one in eight women, just got a new name: PMOS. And it wasn’t just two letters — C and M — that changed. The words themselves changed, too. PCOS refers to polycystic ...

An OB-GYN explains why period cramps happen, how to tell what’s normal, and when pain could signal something more. Lower abdominal cramps, back pain, aching thighs — period pain affects up to 90% of ...