Can your work-from-home situation cause neck, shoulder and back pain? According to Dr. Sagar Parikh, an interventional pain medicine specialist at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, there are a handful of factors that may contribute to discomfort and pain in these areas. Listen to the expert share his thoughts and also provide advice on improving your home office.
Can being obese put you at an increased risk of suffering from COVID-19 or other viruses? According to Dr. Aram Jawed, a U.S. board certified general surgeon with a specialization in bariatric and robotic surgery, obesity decreases the immune system and effectiveness of viral vaccinations while increasing viral shedding and potential changes of viral mutations. Listen to the expert share his thoughts and discuss why losing weight is of utmost significance amidst the pandemic.
After seeing Emily Blunt in movies like The Devil Wears Prada, The Girl on the Train, and most recently in Into the Woods, you would never guess a childhood stutter helped this actress stumble into acting. In fact, without the speech problem, she might have never become one of Hollywood’s leading ladies. Now, Emily Blunt is a big supporter and activist for the American Institute for Stuttering being living proof that your struggles do not have to define you. We dive in with speech pathologist, K...
The internet is constantly flooded with memes, trends, gifs and viral challenges—but sometimes these challenges post serious health threats. One in recent news includes TikTok’s ‘skull breaker challenge,’ where two people prank a third person into jumping into the air and kicking the jumper’s feet mid-air. According to Christine Greiss, D.O., director of the Concussion Program at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, this person then lands on his or her back, which can lead to brain injury and o...
Oscar winners and co-directors of the documentary “American Factory,” Julia Reichert and Steven Bognar took the stage to accept their award. Both were proudly bald... Unfortunately, this was not a publicity stunt, Julia is battling bladder cancer. We dive in with Dr. Dr. Mutahar Ahmed, to talk through all things bladder.
Watching a loved one battle cancer is a topic that resonates with millions of people worldwide including singer/songwriter Taylor Swift. Recently Taylor shared that in addition to cancer, her mom also has a brain tumor and how she’s trying to be home with her as much as possible this year. Tune in as we talk with Dr. Joseph Landolfi and dive into the illness behind the lyrics of “Soon You’ll Get Better”.
While most of the world was commenting on the way Justin Bieber looked they failed to notice how he actually felt. Justin Bieber revealed his recent diagnoses of not only Lyme disease but also a serious case of chronic mono at the same time which affected his skin, brain function, energy and overall health. tune in as we talk with Dr. Kristi Kosarin from Hackensack Meridian Medical Group, and dive into what Lyme disease is and how to avoid it in our area.
@TheBachelorette alum (@JP Rosenbaum) (married to season 7 star Ashley Herbert (@Ashley Lynn Rosenbaum)) woke up one morning with some tightness in his hands and by the time he picked up dinner for his family he couldn’t walk right or even hold the pizza box with one hand. Hoping he would sleep it off he went to bed and by the next morning he was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome. Tune in as we talk with Dr. Emad Noor, a neurologist at JFK Medical Center, as we discuss what exactly Guillain...
Did you know that 80% of sexually active people will contract human papillomavirus, or HPV, at some point in their lives? Karim ElSahwi, M.D., a board certified gynecologic oncologist at Hackensack Meridian Health, offers his expert insight on the virus and discusses potential health risks and cancers associated with HPV, the importance of routine screenings and prevention methods.
After years of confusing ups and downs, Actress Chyler Leigh received a diagnosis of bipolar disorder 10 years ago. However, only recently has she chosen to talk about it publicly. Tune in as we talk with Dr. Eric Alcera about bipolar disorder and how we can support loved ones who might have it.
@petefrates3, the inspiration for the #ALSIceBucketChallenge, saw his illness as an opportunity to inspire and raise awareness for his disease. According to the @alsassociation, more than 17 million people participated in the challenge and raised more than $200 million worldwide. The money raised by the Challenge led to the discovery of five new genes connected to ALS. Tune in as we talk with Dr. Mary Sedarous about ALS and the advances we have made in the last couple of years.
It all started with a cough that wouldn’t go away. Suspicious of this lingering irritation, Maybelline Hicks went to her primary care physician hoping for relief. Seeming to be just a cold, her doctor suggested an X-ray to be safe. After additional testing, the results showed that Maybelline had an aggressive case of breast cancer. At Southern Ocean Medical Center, Maybelline underwent a minimally invasive procedure to remove the lesion and nearby lymph nodes. Following surgery, Maybelline recei...
Did you know that roughly 93% of people make New Year’s resolutions, according to the American Psychological Association? But did you know that another study reported that almost 45% of people fail to keep their resolutions by February? Jeffrey Fein, D.O., an internal medicine doctor at Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group, joins House Call to discuss some healthy resolutions and offers tips to help individuals actually stick to these goals throughout the year.
When the weather outside is frightful, a visit to the emergency room is not so delightful—especially during the holidays. Michael Eagan, M.D., Medical Director of the Emergency Department at Raritan Bay Medical Center, outlines some scenarios that may land you in the ER this winter and provides healthy, safe tips to avoid them.
Lady Gaga recently opened up about her mental health struggles in an interview featured in Elle Magazine. Gaga shared her story and how she wants others to know that they too can keep going, they can also be survivors and can win their Oscar. She also encourages those to try, when they’re ready to ask for help. Tune in as we talk with Stacy Doumas M.D., about mental health and how Gaga is leading the charge when it comes to removing the stigma.
Kim Kardashian shared her medical journey with the world when she opened up about her autoimmune blood test results on “Keeping Up with the Kardashians.” The good news was after further testing, she did not have lupus or rheumatoid arthritis. The bad news was that she does did have psoriatic arthritis. Tune in as we talk with Dr. Deborah Alpert about what the difference is between lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis, and what symptoms to look out for with in each.
Something didn’t feel right for Sue Barbour. She was experiencing pressure in her urinary tract, and thought perhaps it was a UTI. After seeing a urologist, a CT scan was ordered which revealed growing cysts on her pancreas. Although there were no indications of pancreatic cancer, Sue has a family history of various cancers. Sue was referred to Ocean Medical Center for genetic testing. Instead of only testing for the cancers that run in her family, a multigene panel test was conducted. Testing r...
Amidst the joyous jingles and seasonal spreads of the holiday season, a gloomy fact also exists: many studies have reported an uptick in holiday heart attacks and deaths during these months in comparison to other periods throughout the year. Sheila Sahni, M.D., an interventional cardiologist at JFK Medical Center and Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group, joins “House Call,” part of HealthU, to talk about this phenomenon.
Mathew Knowles, Father of Beyoncé, recently revealed his battle with breast cancer. Tune in as we talk with Dr. Yolanda Tammaro about breast cancer in men – how rare it is, when to see a doctor, and how men should also be tested for the BRCA gene.
Urinary incontinence, or the loss of bladder control, is a common and sometimes embarrassing problem. Those with incontinence may face the occasional ‘tinkling’ of urine during a cough or sneeze or, on the extreme end of the spectrum, may face these overwhelmingly strong—and sudden—sensations of having to urinate so much so, that they might not get to a restroom in time. We’ve brought in Laurie Kane, M.D., a urogynecologist at Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group and Southern Ocean Medical C...
When it comes to recreational activity, safety is always the goal regardless if you are a professional athlete or a child getting into sports for the first time at a young age. The topic of sports safety is usually dominated by they word “concussion” but how many people really know what a concussion is, how it is diagnosed and most importantly how concussions can be prevented? To get the medical professional's point of view, we ask our panel of Dr. Felicia Gliksman, Director of the Concussion Ce...
Singer Mike Posner is currently on a Walk Across America releasing a song in each state he crosses (he actually started his journey in Asbury Park, NJ!). While on his walk he was bitten by a rattle snake and air lifted to a nearby trauma center. He luckily received the anti-venom treatment in time but wasn’t able to walk for a few weeks. We dive in with Kevin Hewitt, M.D., Vice Chairman of Emergency Medicine for the Emergency & Trauma Center at Hackensack Meridian University Medical Center. ...
A trend has swept across the country over the past few years: vaping. The World Health Organization reported about 7 million vapers across the globe in 2011. As of 2018, the number has skyrocketed to 41 million. Dr. Ziad Hanhan, medical director for minimally invasive thoracic surgery at Riverview Medical Center and Bayshore Medical Center, joins us on the HealthU podcast today to clear up some of the ‘smoke’ about vaping.
Hallmark channel host and former All My Children soap star Cameron Mathison revealed his kidney cancer prognosis. We dive in with Michael Stifelman, M.D., Chair And Professor Of Urology And HMH Seton Hall Medical School As Well As The Director Of Robotic Surgery For Hackensack Meridian Health. He shares more about how the kidneys work and how to keep them healthy.
We were able to join hundreds of entrepreneurs at the October 3 event in Hoboken, where ideas are turned into action! Think about all of those tools you use on a daily basis – Google, Uber and Verizon, to name a few. All of these companies started with a single great idea and Propelify gives those ideas a platform from which tomorrow’s Google could launch. Listen in on the conversations we had with innovators in the healthcare market. Find out, like we did, what innovations we can expect in the ...
A report by the National Institute of Mental Health stated that 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. above the age of 18 live with a mental illness. Former Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy and Don Parker, President of Hackensack Meridian Health Carrier Clinic, discussed the prevalence of mental health and outlined how public policy has changed to help improve access on our latest episode of #HealthU.
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Diet soda, fat free peanut butter and dried fruit snacks—they must be healthy, right? Well, that’s not always the case. David Leopold, M.D., Medical Director of Hackensack Meridian Integrative Health & Medicine, and Marissa Winters, an integrative nutritionist, break down some of these “healthy” alternatives and provide tips for clean eating.
Country artist Granger Smith recently opened up to his fans about the loss of his three-year old son, River, who accidentally drowned at the family’s home. In the midst of this tragedy, the family decided to help others through organ donation – saving the lives of two people. We dive in with Michael Goldstein, M.D., Director of Abdominal Organ Transplant at Hackensack University Medical Center. He shares more information about the need for organ donation and busts myths that come along with the ...
In the United States, it is estimated that 77.9 million adults have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. Given these staggering statistics, we’ve brought in Suelyn Boucree, M.D., an internal medicine doctor at Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group, to outline the condition and provide tips for managing a healthy lifestyle.
