When cartoon characters, colorful geometrics, Lilliputian men or women, strangely deformed faces, or even stranger animals wander through our homes, we are tempted to believe these inexplicable hallucinations are a sure sign of mental illness or the onset of dementia. In reality, they may be indicative of something infinitely more benign, if not exasperating–Charles Bonnet

Last week, the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2017 was awarded jointly to Jeffrey C. Hall, Michael Rosbash and Michael W. Young “for their discoveries of molecular mechanisms controlling the circadian rhythm.” Circadian Rhythm refers to the human (or animal) biological clock and how it regulates sleep—why we wake during the day and sleep at

Cardiovascular diseases claim more lives than all forms of cancers combined (over 600,000 yearly) and they are the number one killer of women according to the Heart Foundation. Especially troubling is that since 1984, more women have died from heart diseases than men. The reasons vary from genetics (family history) to lifestyle, smoking, and diet

Coney Island today has undergone a wonderful revival with its colorful Mermaid Parade, exquisitely refurbished Wonder Wheel and Steeplechase rides—all of which harkens back to its glory days. At the turn of the last century, Coney Island was a major seaside resort that drew hundreds of thousands of well-heeled visitors daily to its many rides

I recently returned from a conference in Japan, where I had the opportunity to meet with distinguished colleagues from all over the globe to discuss the latest issues affecting gender medicine. For three days, we were able to discuss, debate and share perspectives all while fostering bonds that will lead to new relationships and collaborations

How many of you, after being poked hard in the ribs, have been threatened with extinction for snoring? Admit it. You know it’s true. Your significant other knows it’s true, too. But what can you do about it?   The American Academy of Otolaryngology estimates that “45 percent of normal adults snore at least occasionally and