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Mononucleosis: Diagnosing & Treating “The Kissing Disease”
Love is in the air this time of year, so it seems appropriate to talk about the kissing disease, mononucleosis. Mono is transmitted through saliva, so you can get it from smooching your valentine, but also from sharing a glass or fork with someone who is infected....
Flying During The Coronavirus Outbreak
Medical Offices of Manhattan’s Internist, Dr. Jyoti Kini, speaks to Bustle about flying during the coronavirus outbreak. Are masks effective at preventing the spread of epidemics like the coronavirus? In what circumstances would it make sense to use one, and how can...
This Is How A Sugar-Related Headache Happens
Medical Offices of Manhattan’s Internist, Anisha Patel, MD, speaks to POPSUGAR.fitness about Sugar-Related Headaches Are Real — Here’s How It Happens. Can too much sugar, or not enough sugar, cause headaches? Both too much sugar and not enough sugar can cause...
New Year, New You: Making (And Keeping!) Your New Year’s Resolution
It’s hard to believe that the year is almost through already! As we approach the end of 2019, this is a time to reflect on the year that was and to plan for what we hope 2020 could be. What goals do you want to accomplish to improve your life in the coming decade? We...
Here’s Why Your Muscles Are Weirdly Sore After One Too Many Drinks
Medical Offices of Manhattan’s Internist, Daniel Kim, DO, speaks to Yahoo! Lifestyle about Why Your Muscles Are Weirdly Sore After One Too Many Drinks Why are muscle aches and muscle pain a symptom of hangovers? What is going on in your body to make your muscles...
Dr. Pate Discusses 2020 Health Trends With CBS 2 News
Medical Offices of Manhattan’s primary care specialist, Denise Pate, MD, spoke with Andrea Grimes and Cindy Hsu of CBS 2 News about the upcoming health trends for 2020. Some highlights from the interview: Personalization of medicine and care; taking into account an...
When To See A Doctor For A Cold
Starting to get the sniffles? Maybe a scratchy feeling at the back of your throat? You know the symptoms of the common cold - you’ve obviously had them before. Like most people, you probably get sick on average two or three times a year. If it’s just a runny nose, it...
Unexpected Reasons Why You Might Have A Fever
Medical Offices of Manhattan’s primary care specialist, Lisa Alex, MD, speaks to HuffPost Wellness about Unexpected Reasons Why You Might Have A Fever There are many reasons why you may have a fever, some benign and self-resolving and some that may be more grave in...
Six Tricks To Eating Healthy Over The Holidays
The way that food brings us all together is one of the best things about the holiday season. ‘Tis the season to gather with loved ones and enjoy some of our favorite comfort foods. Holiday feasting can make it a real challenge to stay healthy during November and...
Osteoporosis: Detecting And Preventing The Silent Disease
Our bones are made of living tissue that is constantly being depleted and regenerated over the course of our lives. We reach peak bone density in our twenties before regeneration slows as we approach middle age, leading to a loss of bone mass as we get older....