Health Topics

How to Choose a Hospital for Your Birth

What you look for in the hospital where you will give birth, and the questions you ask about maternity care,

What Causes a Heart Attack at a Young Age?

When 34-year-old Przemyslaw “Simon” Blazejowicz suffered a heart attack in February 2019, doctors at JFK Medical Center were initially puzzled why such a young man—who also worked out six days a week—would fall among the tiny percentage of Americans under age 40 stricken by heart attacks each year.

Tips for Staying Comfortable During Dialysis

If you are in need of dialysis in a dialysis center, consider these helpful steps to stay comfortable both physically and emotionally.

Pediatrics, Pregnancy

5 Things You Should Know About Premature Birth

One in 10 babies is born too early. Premature birth remains one of the largest contributors to infant death. Here are five facts to know about premature birth.

Men’s Health, Women’s Health

Why Your Annual Physical Is Important and What To Expect

A physical exam is usually free to get when insured, great for preventative health and should absolutely be done once a year.

Cancer Care

Cancer Clues Are In Your Genes

Certain mutations that cause cancer can be passed on genetically. Here’s how gene testing can reduce the risk and help with early detection.

Pediatrics

Why Kids Need Vitamin D Supplements in the Winter

With such little sunlight during the winter, it can be hard for kids to get recommended daily levels of calcium. Vitamin D supplements can help.

Cardiac / Heart Health

What Women Need to Know About Heart Disease

Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women. But did you know that women pose specific risk of developing heart disease different from men?

Men’s Health, Pediatrics, Women’s Health

5 Ways To Help Fight the Flu

Let’s face it—the flu spares no one in the wintertime. But getting a flu shot can protect yourself (and others) from getting sick.

Orthopedics

What Causes Sciatica and How To Relieve It

What you should know about the causes of sciatica and how you can treat or even prevent it, including exercises and medications.