“Thank you for taking the time to speak with us tonight,” said my patient’s husband, “There is no way we would have understood these results had you simply emailed them to us.” Statements like this make it all worth it. Yesterday was a draining day, working the night shift after a long day of little

By Megan Castiel Not all Jewish people are alike; we come from many nationalities, ethnicities, and cultures yet we’re all connected by history and interestingly: genetics. To many, it’s not enough to say you’re “Jewish.” They ask where you are from, whether you’re Ashkenazi, Sephardic, Mizrahim, or the many other modern Jewish ethnicities. But where

By Megan Castiel For many, the New Year means new hopes and goals. While you may have already abandoned your resolutions of eating healthy or going to the gym, there’s still plenty of time for 2019 to become the best year of your life. So start the year off with some fun in one of

  5. The only way to know if you’re a carrier of a genetic disease is to get screened or have an affected child. Carriers are healthy individuals with no symptoms.   4. 3 out of 4 people test positive as carriers for one or more genetic diseases that could affect their future children. But,

By Tzippora Chwat   This summer flew by and No matter how much we want to deny it, the new school year is right around the corner. Here are 7 ways to prepare for the upcoming semester to make the transition back to school just a little bit easier.   READ AHEAD As boring and

By Tzippora Chwat   With only two weeks left in August, the summer is quickly coming to an end. It can be hard figuring out what to do every day, so here’s a list of 7 ways to enjoy New York City this summer before it is too late.     Go boating   Many

by Tzipporah Chwat By now you’ve probably heard of Tu B’Av, commonly referred to as the Jewish holiday of love or sometimes even the Jewish Valentine’s Day. Regardless of what you’ve heard, it is undoubtedly a time to celebrate Jewish love one way or another – whether by attending a so-called “White Party”, going on

Officially recognized by President Bill Clinton in 1994, June is Men’s Health Month! The purpose of the month is to raise awareness about men’s health issues and promote early detection of diseases among boys and men. According to Congressman Bill Richardson, “Recognizing and preventing men’s health problems is not just a man’s issue. Because of

by Dena Winchester   Middle school is difficult for any and all children; it is a time of great change, confusion, and maturation. Sixth grade was especially torturous for me, as that was the year that I was diagnosed with lipodystrophy—a medical condition that essentially robbed me of all my fat cells, leaving me to

Not to use another holiday pun, but tis’ the season- you know what I mean. Thanksgiving rolls in and we begin the mad holiday rush leading up to Chanukah. Everyone has his or her own traditions, recipes and checklists to work through. And of course, these are going to vary by what age group you