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Can the Coronavirus Cause Diarrhea?
Medical Offices of Manhattan’s Gastroenterologist, Dr. Andrea Culliford speaks to Shape about Can the Coronavirus Cause Diarrhea? She is quoted saying: Given what we know so far, it's too soon to say that people experiencing digestive issues should take the same steps...
Wearing Face Masks and Gloves Doesn’t Prevent You From Getting Sick
Medical Offices of Manhattan’s Internist, Dr. Denise Pate speaks to LiveStrong about germ myths. She's quoted saying: 1. Myth: Face Masks Are a Good Defense Against Catching the Flu Keep in mind how small a virus actually is, the typical length of a virus ranges from...
What Does the Color of Your Snot Say About Your Health?
As we enter cold and allergy season, a lot of us are going to be feeling a lot more nasally blocked up than usual. It may be gross, but a little bit of congestion isn’t necessarily anything to worry about. However, depending on details including the severity of...
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Statement
Dear Valued Patient, Our providers at Medical Offices of Manhattan are closely monitoring the developments of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) via the NYC Department of Health, World Health Organization (WHO), and U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). In light...
A Gastroenterologist’s Top 5 Ways To Stop Nervous Poops
Medical Offices of Manhattan’s Gastroenterologist, Dr. Andrea Culliford speaks to Well and Good about ways to stop nervous poops. She is quoted saying: The gut’s nervous system—also known as the enteric nervous system—relies on neuropeptides and neurotransmitters like...
Here’s What Science Says About The Best Time To Work Out
Medical Offices of Manhattan’s Internist, Dr. Denise Pate speaks to PureWow about the best time to workout. Morning Work Out Pros 1. More Likely To Stick With It 2. More Energetic Throughout The Day 3. May Lose Weight Faster Denise Pate says that the benefits of...
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...
