HEALTH, Yeah!

Coming out is a deeply personal journey—one that can be empowering, emotional, and sometimes overwhelming. In this episode of HEALTH Yeah!, experts from Stony Brook Medicine share tips and personal and professional experiences to help you navigate the coming out process in your own time and your own way. Whether you're thinking about taking that first step or supporting someone who is, this conversation is here to remind you: you a...

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths both worldwide and within the United States. Our experts within the comprehensive Lung Cancer and Chest Disease Center at Stony Brook Medicine provide multidisciplinary care for lung cancer or suspected lung cancer and other conditions of the lungs. The specialists on the team collaborate with each other to determine an optimal individualized treatment plan, as well as with the pati...

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot (thrombus) forms in one or more of the deep veins in your body, usually in your legs (calf or thigh) orthe pelvis. Deep vein thrombosis can cause leg pain or swelling but can also have no symptoms. DVT is a serious condition, but the good news is that awareness and simple lifestyle changes can make a big difference in prevention.

Experts:

Angela Kokkosis, MD

Matthew Pergamo, MD

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Long Island is a hotspot for ticks, Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. Suffolk County, in particular, is considered a high-risk area. Stony BrookMedicine plays a significant role in tick-borne diseases research. And the Regional Tick-Borne Disease Resource Center's Clinic, located in Hampton Bays, offers specialized care for adults and children concerned about tick bites, Lyme disease, and other tick-borne illnesses. 

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Suffering from allergies? You're not alone. Millions of kids and adults in the United States experience seasonal allergies. In this episode of HEALTH Yeah!, experts from Stony Brook Medicine dive into some of the causes, symptoms, treatment options and more. 

Experts:

Brianne Navetta-Modrov, MD 

Susan Schuval, MD 

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00:00 Opening and Introductions

00:50 What is the current situation with measles on Long Island?

1:30 What are hospitals and outpatient practices doing to address this?

2:20 How contagious are measles and how can we minimize transmission?

3:55 What can be done to protect children under one year of age?

5:03 What about older populations?

6:20 Vaccination and other preventive measures

8:25 Treatment

9:55 Signs and symptoms

11:10 School outbre...

Our Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation Program (ICR) powered by Pritikin complements the existing cardiac services we offer at North Suffolk Cardiology, enabling Stony Brook Medicine to meet the diverse demands of our patients. With this program, we cater to patients’ unique needs after a cardiac event. This evidence-based program aimed at improving cardiovascular health combines exercise, nutrition and lifestyle modifications,ensuri...

Love is in the air - and in the studio! Establishing and maintaining healthy relationships are very important. Whether you're in a romantic relationship, nurturing a parent-child relationship, or working on self-love, healthy relationships can reduce stress and anxiety, boost self-esteem, and foster personal growth.

Experts include:

Veronique Deutsch-Anzalone, PsyD

Anthony Anzalone, PsyD

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Atrial fibrillation or AFib is a type of arrhythmia or irregular heartbeat – and it’s a common, serious but treatable cardiac condition affecting more than 2.5 million people in the U.S. In this episode of HEALTH Yeah!, experts from Stony Brook Medicine come together to discuss signs and symptoms, risk factors, treatment and more.

Experts include: Eric J. Rashba, MD, MHCM, FACC, FHRS Ibrahim Almasry, MD, FHRS, FACC Roger Fan,...

There is a lot of information out in the world about nutrition. Some of it is factual, and some of it is not. In this episode of HEALTH Yeah!, Stony Brook Medicine experts come together to help you develop an informational framework and empower you to sort through all of the information that's out there.

Experts include:

Josephine Connolly-Schoonen, PhD, RD

Sotiria Everett, EdD, RD

Leah Holbrook, MS, RD

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For many of us, a new year means new goals. And many of our resolutions are tied directly to lifestyle changes. We vow to have healthier diets. We aim to lose weight. The challenge? Keeping the promises that we make to ourselves and making sure our new year’s resolutions become long-term lifestyle changes. In this episode of HEALTH, Yeah!, experts from Stony Brook Medicine cover some of the more common resolutions and goals that pe...

In this episode of HEALTH, Yeah!, experts from Stony Brook Medicine come together to discuss HIV and AIDS testing and diagnosis, as well as how to manage and prevent these infections.

Experts: 

Allison Eliscu, MD, FAAP 
Sarath Nath, MD

Jennifer Joly, PA

*DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diag...

The holidays can be a wonderful time of year. But they can also be stressful, and oftentimes, it can be difficult to maintain healthy habits, such as a balanced diet or to keep stress levels at a minimum. Tim Brown, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer for Stony Brook Medicine, is joined by six Stony Brook experts to discuss some of the ways you can work to have a happy and healthy holiday season. 

Experts include: Carl Kap...

Sharon Nachman, MD, Chief, Division of Pediatric Infectious Disease at Stony Brook Children's, is joined by Eric Lella, DO, Medical Director and Family Medicine Physician at the Edie Windsor Healthcare Center, and Susan Donelan, MD, FSHEA, Medical Director, Infection Prevention and Control at Stony Brook Medicine, to discuss Monkeypox (Mpox), including causes, signs, symptoms, prevention and more. 

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Brian O'Hea, MD, Director, Carol M. Baldwin Breast Care Center, is joined by Alexander Stessin, MD, PhD, radiation oncologist, and Jules Cohen, MD, medical oncologist, to answer your burning questions related to breast cancer, including signs/symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and more. 

*DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for pro...