St. Mark's Hospital

If you reach for the ice cream scoop every time things get tough, you're not alone. According to the American Psychological Association, 38 percent of adults admit that they've overeaten or...

Over 276,000 new cases of breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in 2020. Aside from skin cancer, it is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Given that a woman in the US has a o...

Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in the United States, and a large percentage of those deaths are due to preventable factors. Whether you've landed in the hospital follow...

Everyone is familiar with the stomach flips that come from having to make a high-stakes decision or meet an important deadline. But if you have an anxiety disorder, the worry and restlessness conti...

Meditation is a great way to relax, focus your thoughts and clear your mind. Once considered mainly a religious practice, it has gone mainstream, with health professionals recognizing its ability t...

For women in their 40s, the possibilities in life may still seem endless. But even though so many doors remain open, conventional wisdom suggests at least one is slamming shut: childbearing. While ...

Whether you want to save the planet or your waistline, going vegetarian—or even vegan—can be a valid way to do both. Dean Ornish, MD, recommends eating a diet of mostly plants to combat...

Hot flashes aren’t the only unwelcome part of menopause—the change also brings plenty of unsolicited advice. Friends and relatives who have already gone through menopause tend to weigh ...

If you’re approaching menopause, you likely know that hot flashes, night sweats and vaginal dryness often come with the territory. But you may not know this: For a significant number of women...

Estimates suggest that 3.4 million Americans today are living with epilepsy. It’s a neurological disorder that causes irregular bursts of electrical activity in the brain, also known as seizu...

Not everyone is as vulnerable to wildfires as residents of California, Washington and Oregon. Earthquakes don't occur nearly as often in North Dakota and Florida as they do in Alaska and Nevada...

Caring for a loved one with a chronic illness can be an emotional rollercoaster to say the least. In addition to stressful hospital stays and office visits, caregiving often brings: Changes to y...

A heart attack is a life-altering event. After one occurs, most patients know that their physical health will be affected, but they may not be aware just how much it may impact their mental wellbei...