When most people hear the term “high blood pressure,” they think of the number they see at their annual checkup — the one measured with a cuff around their arm. What many don’t realize is that there is another type of high blood pressure that affects the lungs and heart in a very different way.…
DetailsFor Lauren Leonelli, a 38-year-old engineer from Patchogue, life was a whirlwind of new beginnings. After a long and ultimately unsuccessful journey with IVF, an incredible new chapter began when she and her husband adopted two young children. Life was full, busy, and just settling into a new rhythm when a strange, persistent pain and…
DetailsWhen most women think about aging, they think about things like gray hair, reading glasses, or achy joints. What many don’t realize is that the pelvic floor — the group of muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues that support the bladder, uterus, rectum, and other pelvic organs — naturally changes over time too. The good news?…
DetailsDear Physician, My whole social media feed is filled with people talking about the Cyclospora outbreak and the risk of developing cyclosporiasis, and honestly, it’s making me nervous. My family loves fresh berries, and my kids spend countless hours at the town pool. Plus, we’ve got a family trip coming up. All this news has…
DetailsFor Ellen, a 66-year-old from Riverhead, life has always been a tale of two realities. On the surface, she is a proud member of a “legacy family,” whose roots on their farm stretch back to 1882. She grew up with good grades, friends, and a strong sense of community. But beneath the surface, a silent,…
DetailsWhen most people think about breast cancer warning signs, they think of one thing: a lump. While finding a lump is certainly an important reason to see your doctor, the truth is that breast cancer can present itself in many other ways. Understanding the full range of potential signs and symptoms could be the key…
DetailsIs your joint swollen? Is it warm to the touch? Have you been bitten by a tick in the past few months? You might be experiencing Lyme arthritis. “Lyme arthritis is a type of infectious-inflammatory arthritis that can develop after a tick bite,” says Mather Medical Group Rheumatologist Zarlasht Khan, MD. “The bacteria responsible for…
DetailsDear physician, I’m at my wit’s end. This is my third UTI this year, and I’m beyond frustrated. Why do I keep getting these infections? What even is a UTI, and how can I finally break this miserable cycle? What is with the hype around cranberry juice, does drinking it actually help? Sincerely, Recurrent UTI Sufferer Dear…
DetailsDear gastroenterologist, I’m writing to you because I desperately need some guidance, and frankly, I’m too embarrassed to talk about this with anyone I know personally. Over the past few months, my bowel movements have gone completely haywire. What used to be fairly routine is now wildly inconsistent, and it’s become a constant, nagging bother.…
DetailsIn the wintertime, with the days shortened and the drop in temperature, many of us find ourselves feeling a little less energetic or a bit down. We often shrug it off as “the winter blues,” but for some, this seasonal shift triggers something more profound: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD is more than just feeling…
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