Sitting on the couch of their Lincoln Square home, Chris and Lesley Duffy look like any other young couple managing two very busy toddlers, surrounded by a room full of colorful toys and puzzles. But life for them has been anything but ordinary. Just a little over two years ago, Lesley, who was 28 weeks […]
A survey by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services found that the number of adolescents who experienced at least one major depressive episode increased 60 percent between 2010 and 2016. Experts say that it’s hard to pinpoint what’s behind the staggering increase. “We all wonder what exactly is happening, but I doubt that we […]
Opinions about marijuana are changing. Greater social acceptance is evidenced by the drug’s legalization in some states, calls for decriminalization by politicians in others, and even Kathy Bates’ new television series “Disjointed,” about the owner of a Los Angeles cannabis dispensary. Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States by teens […]
When the result of a breast biopsy is benign, it often turns out that the lump is a fibroadenoma, the most common kind of non-cancerous breast lump. Approximately 10 percent of women have fibroadenomas, according to the American Society of Breast Surgeons Foundation (ASBSF). What are fibroadenomas? The breast is made up of glandular tissue […]
With approximately 1.6 million breast biopsies performed every year in America, a breast biopsy is a relatively routine procedure for women to undergo. Despite the fact that you’re in good company if your doctor recommends a biopsy, the stress and anxiety that accompany the procedure can make it feel anything but routine. We asked breast […]
It all started with a tiny cut. Rory Staunton, a 12-year-old New Yorker with a high-energy personality, was playing ball in gym class. At one point during the game, he dove for the ball, and he tripped, fell and got a scrape on his arm. His gym teacher quickly threw a bandaid on the cut […]
“Where are you from?” is a question that Dr. Shari Ochoa used to dread. When she answered, “Northern Indiana,” people would ask again, explaining that they really wanted to know about the countries from which her ancestors originated. As an adoptee, she had no answer to give, and she preferred not to share that she […]
We all want to make sure we can continue to do the things we love (and keep up with the ones we love) as we age, and it all starts with taking care of our bodies right now. Aging well means growing better, not older! From the foods you should add to your diet to […]
Going to the doctor isn’t generally something many of us look forward to. A good relationship with your physician, however, is an important part of getting and staying healthy. Studies, including this one published in the journal PLOS One, show that a positive relationship with a physician can have a positive impact on a patient’s […]
Knowing that something is bad or good for you is one thing. Actually doing or not doing it is another. Chances are you’re aware of some bad habits you really need to kick, and some healthy ones you should finally start adopting. We’re here to tell you the time is now. “Small changes can prevent […]
