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What to know about postpartum depression and psychosis
If you or someone you know needs help navigating postpartum mental health, contact Postpartum Support International’s HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773 (press 1 for Spanish or 2 for English), or text “HELP” to 1-800-944-4773 in English or 971-203-7773 in Spanish. You can also get help through PSI or download the Connect by PSI app. When Andrea Clark…
Back-to-school reminder: Are your child’s vaccines up to date?
NYC requires students to be vaccinated for school or childcare — here’s what to know, and where to find free or low-cost care.
AOC is freezing her eggs. Your questions on the process, answered
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s decision to share her egg-freezing journey online has brought more attention to the process— and its cost, especially in one of the most expensive cities for fertility treatment. Her Instagram posts have highlighted affordability challenges, as well as the physical and emotional labor the process demands: undergoing the injections, the hormonal fluctuations,…
Your questions answered: The new mRNA flu vaccine for adults 50+
An infectious disease expert breaks down what the mRNA vaccine is — and isn’t — including the DNA myth she hears most.
Here’s what to know about the diarrhea-causing disease before your next trip to the supermarket
Summer salads are meant to be fruity, refreshing and part of a healthful diet. Unfortunately, they’ve also recently developed a bad reputation as cases of the intestinal illness cyclosporiasis have risen nationwide and across New York City. The disease, perhaps best known for causing explosive diarrhea that can last for weeks, has been linked to…
How to support your child’s mental health this summer
Summer break means a break from school, trips to the beach, and family vacations. But it also means a break in routines. Mental health experts say that can translate into some children struggling without the structure and social support they depend on during the school year. Parents may notice changes in their kids’ moods and…
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