March 15, 2024
David Barresi describes 2022 as one of the most fateful years of his life. In June, he found out that his wife was pregnant with the couple’s first child. Then, in August, he learned that his previous kidney transplant was failing. Soon, he’d need a second transplant. How, he wondered, would he be able to prepare for fatherhood, given the challenges of finding a donor, undergoing transplant surgery and recovering from the procedure?
March 14, 2024
Does your partner’s tossing and turning wake you up at night? How about their loud snoring? According to a survey undertaken by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), more than a third of American couples have opted for a sleep divorce—the decision to sleep in separate rooms.
March 13, 2024
In 2024, March 11 marks the start of the annual Brain Awareness Week, a global campaign to support brain science and health. In the United States, a brain health issue affects about eight in 10 people. You can improve your health and the health of those you love by learning more about the brain and sharing what you learn. These nine facts about brain health can help you get started.
March 12, 2024
Learn why getting enough sleep is important, for adults just as much as for children, and what you can do to help your body rest easier.
March 11, 2024
First, be aware that bedwetting is a common problem, says Denise Galan, a pediatric nurse practitioner in the Department of Urology at Weill Cornell Medicine. “The younger the child, the more common it is. As they get older, especially past the age of 7, they’ll usually outgrow nighttime wetting”—but the problem can be stressful for the child afflicted with it and for parents dealing with it.
March 7, 2024
March 10 is National Women/Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Learn how HIV and AIDS affect women and how to prevent or manage HIV infection.
March 6, 2024
Between grey skies, shorter days and our tendency to stay indoors due to cold weather, it’s normal to feel like you’re in a slump during winter. Some of us experience a dip in mood that goes beyond the blahs. It’s called seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
March 5, 2024
Winter and spring allergens can wreak havoc on your immune system. Find out how to lessen symptoms when allergies strike.
February 29, 2024
Jennifer Dipiton Alcantara was only 10 years old when she started feeling strange. Her left side felt vaguely numb, with very little strength and a bit of a “twitchy” feeling. It came on gradually, until one day she fell on her way to school. Suddenly her mom, China, realized that something was really wrong with her little girl.
February 28, 2024
Developing an eating disorder can happen to anyone. Recognizing the signs and getting prompt treatment can help people quickly recover from an eating disorder.
