Health
First case of untreatable, potentially fatal Bourbon virus confirmed in New York
“The Bourbon virus is likely more prevalent than we think in our region and other cases are likely not being diagnosed.”
‘Explosive diarrhea’ parasite sufferers detail horrific realities of infection: ‘Pure water coming out of you’
“It was the worst stomach cramps I had ever experienced in my life, [I was] vomiting even water, and had lost 10 pounds.”
Baby not eating? Spitting up? The feeding red flags to watch for — and what’s actually normal
Dr. Melanie Greifer, MD, a pediatric gastroenterologist within the Pediatric Gastroenterology Program at Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone, said that while some infant feeding behaviors may seem scary or concerning, they are often part of normal development.
Your guide on NYC’s air quality: What the Canadian wildfire smoke means for your health — and what to do about it
As wildfire smoke from Canada and the Great Lakes region blankets New York, experts broke down everything you need to know about the current conditions, how they could affect your health and what you can do to stay safe.
Heart condition tied to Lindsey Graham’s death can strike without warning: experts
New details surrounding Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sudden death have drawn attention to a cardiovascular emergency that can become fatal within minutes.
10 postpartum issues no one ever told you about — and how to combat them
The postpartum period can actually bring a wide range of temporary and long-lasting effects on the body — some are painful, others are bizarre and many are not discussed. Dr. Moiuri Siddique is a urogynecologist and director of female pelvic medicine at NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn, highlights 10 of them
Mystery of explosive diarrhea parasite outbreak in the US — as experts try to figure out what’s causing it
Currently, 145 people from 20 states have contracted a cyclospora parasite, with 20 hospitalized and no deaths. Experts are not sure what’s caused the outbreak of cyclosporiasis.
Rare tick-borne virus turns deadly fast as US cases reach record high, experts warn
A rare and potentially fatal tick-borne illness currently spreading across the United States can be traced back to a 1958 case involving a young boy on a farm.
Can a football career increase your risk for ALS? Ex-NFL star Chris Johnson, 40, reveals shock diagnosis
Former NFL star Chris Johnson revealed Monday that he was diagnosed with ALS last year at age 39. Johnson played on the Titans and Jets. New research suggests that playing professional football count contribute to developing the disease.
Everyone talks about postpartum depression — beware these other mental health issues after childbirth
Maternal mental health conditions are the leading cause of preventable maternal mortality and morbidity in the US. Dr. Marra Ackerman, a psychiatrist at NYU Langone Health, shares the key warning signs for these conditions while dispelling three major myths about the postpartum period.