Catholic Health News & Stories

Flavorful carrot soup is made from simple ingredients and a mix of global flavors. With a touch of spice, subtle smokiness, and a hint of warming ginger, it's the perfect balance of savory and sweet.

Journaling can support your mental wellness. Journaling for just a few minutes a day can be a source of stress relief and a powerful tool that helps with anxiety, depression, and modern overwhelm.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) helps your body heal by delivering high levels of oxygen to tissue that is not getting enough. Physicians use it to treat slow-healing wounds, radiation injuries and certain emergencies. Catholic Health offers HBOT at our Centers for Hyperbaric Medicine & Wound Healing on Long Island.

Prepare for the flu season and make a plan for getting your flu vaccine.

Lung cancer in people who have never smoked is an important and increasingly recognized public health concern. Researchers are investigating how its incidence and causes vary across populations.

Super moist and easy pumpkin spice cupcakes are topped with delicious cream cheese frosting. They are the perfect, flavorful base to decorate with festive designs for Halloween!

A lung cancer screening can find cancer early, when it is likely most treatable. The test requires no needles, no dye and no special preparation. Catholic Health offers lung cancer screening at six hospitals on Long Island.

A statin is a medication that lowers your cholesterol. Statins help to decrease the "bad" cholesterol in your body. They block an enzyme the liver uses to make cholesterol, and they help your liver remove cholesterol already in the blood. Statin drugs lower your total and LDL cholesterol levels to make you less likely to have a heart attack or stroke.

You may notice digestive changes during menopause, from bloating and gas to constipation. Shifting estrogen levels affect how food moves through your gut and the bacteria that live there. Simple daily habits can help. At Catholic Health, our physicians can rule out other causes and help you find relief.

Varicose veins are caused by a backup in blood flow from the legs to the heart. They are common but can cause aching, fatigue, swelling, cramps and itchiness. Catholic Health physicians can recommend treatments, from simple lifestyle changes to minimally invasive procedures.

Wholesome, plant-based meal consisting of a variety of foods served together in a single bowl. This nutritious bowl is a mix of different ingredients that create a healthy, balanced meal.

Blood clots are more common than many people realize. Blood clots in the veins alone affect up to 900,000 people in the U.S. each year. When you know what to look for and get care quickly, physicians can treat blood clots before they cause significant harm.

When a child leaves home, especially when going off to college, the change is not simply that one person is physically absent. The entire family system changes.

Having dense breast tissue can make it more difficult to see breast cancer on a mammogram because both cancer and dense breast tissue appear white. Dense breast tissue can also slightly increase your risk of developing breast cancer, although the reason for this is not yet well understood.

BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes are the most common cause of hereditary breast cancer but can also indicate an increased likelihood of developing other cancers.

A core needle biopsy can examine a breast lump or suspicious area. The needle removes samples of breast tissue from the area in question. It can help determine the tumor type and whether it will respond to hormone treatment.

Genetic counseling is an important step in discovering your risk for cancer. 

These fluffy gluten-free lemon blueberry pancakes are bursting with juicy blueberries and bright lemon flavor, and made with tangy buttermilk for a classic diner-style texture. Easy to make and ready in under 30 minutes.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can make you feel as if danger remains, even after a traumatic event has ended. Catholic Health offers compassionate behavioral health care to help you understand your symptoms, explore treatment and take steps toward recovery.

JIA is the general name for a group of conditions that cause ongoing inflammation in the joints of children under age 16. Inflammation causes swelling, pain, warmth and stiffness to affected joints and can involve any joint in the body.

These colorful stuffed peppers are packed with lean protein, fiber-rich beans, vegetables and herbs. They’re naturally satisfying, easy to make ahead and designed with DASH-style eating in mind by emphasizing vegetables, beans, whole grains and lower-sodium ingredients.

Getting annual screening tests is one of the most important things a man can do for his health.

Know the symptoms of shingles to get immediate medical attention.

Endometrial cancer begins in the lining of the uterus, called the endometrium. Although it can happen at any age, it most commonly affects postmenopausal women

The pelvic floor refers to the muscles, ligaments and connective tissue that span the space between a woman’s tailbone and pubic bone and support her pelvic organs (the bladder, vagina, womb and bowel). Pelvic floor disorders are very common and highly treatable.

Ovarian cancer begins in the ovaries, the two small organs that produce eggs and hormones like estrogen and progesterone. Ovarian cancer often does not cause obvious symptoms in its early stages. That is one reason it can be harder to catch than other reproductive cancers.

No-bake apple "donuts" are one of the easiest, healthiest, and most fun after-school snacks to throw together.

Broccoli & Cheddar Egg Muffins are packed with high-quality protein and taste delicious cold or at room temperature.

Exceeding recommended caffeine limits can lead to a range of unpleasant and potentially harmful side effects for teens.

Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), previously known as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal condition that causes irregular menstruation, fertility problems, and other symptoms.

Article about common food allergies and how they can be treated.

This nutritious and delicious chicken dish follows a Mediterranean eating pattern and is full of healthy grains and vegetables.

Getting the measles vaccine remains the best way to prevent measles.

Strep throat is a bacterial infection of the throat and tonsils that can cause a painful sore throat. If treated promptly, most cases of strep throat are mild.

Alpha-Gal Syndrome (AGS) is a tick-borne disease that causes a serious, potentially life-threatening allergy to red meat. Learn the signs and symptoms of AGS and how to treat it.

Legionnaires' Disease

Skin cancer is the most common of all cancers diagnosed in the United States. Learn the signs and symptoms and what you can do to prevent skin cancer.

Learn about pelvic organ prolapse, the symptoms, causes, and how treatment can help.

Learn how mold exposure can cause allergy symptoms, respiratory conditions and other health issues, and what you can do to prevent mold growth at home.

Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a bacterial respiratory infection that causes intense coughing fits. Vaccination is the best prevention for whooping cough.

Tips to prepare and stay healthy on airplane flights, car travel, trains, ships and more.

A stress test helps evaluate heart health and diagnose any cardiac conditions.

Learn what your A1C number means, what normal and high levels look like, and practical steps to lower your A1C if it is elevated.

Building a strong skeleton is important for protecting organs, storing essential minerals and keeping you upright.

The benefits of creating a routine and keeping a summer schedule for your children.

Fresh pasta salad made with fresh vegetables and pantry staples.

The supplies you need to build an emergency first aid kit for your home and car - so you are prepared to help with illness and injuries.

Certain factors contribute to needing more or less water daily.

Choosing the right sunscreen is one of the best ways to protect your skin and reduce your risk for skin cancer.

How to keep children safe from the sun and heat exposure. Heat illness signs to look for and tips for safety.