Catholic Health News & Stories

Music therapy improves health and wellness.

Fiber is an essential part of our diets.

Spinach and Feta Pizza

Commonly asked questions about coronary angioplasty offered at St. Francis Heart Center locations across Long Island. 

Scheduling a colonoscopy can save your life.

Hip replacement surgery is a viable solution when pain persists.

Sleep apnea can lead to serious health problems.

Almost all adults will experience back pain at some point.

Certain factors contribute to needing more or less water daily.

Do not take supplements without first talking to your primary care physician.

Calcium needs depend on factors like age, gender and diet.

At least 30 minutes of daily moderate physical activity has numerous benefits.

An abnormal heart murmur can indicate a problem with your heart that requires treatment.

Measuring your heart rate is a helpful tool to monitor your health.

Learn how to manage pain and symptoms.

Peripheral artery disease is treatable and preventable but often goes undiagnosed until symptoms appear. 

Prevent the development of high blood pressure by leading a healthy lifestyle.

What to know about mitral valve prolapse.

A heart attack is a life-threatening condition that requires immediate medical attention.

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

St. Francis Heart Center cardiac catheterization laboratories use the most advanced interventional cardiology procedures.

Advances in heart failure treatments mean that patients can live fuller, more productive lives.

As obesity rates rise in the United States, so do fad diets and their health risks.

Spotting hidden sodium in food is an important part of a healthy eating plan.

Try these tips to make your next trip to the grocery store easier.

Eating less meat—or even giving it up entirely—may reduce your risk of disease and improves your overall health.

Your PCP will carefully review all bloodwork results.

Annual exams help you and your doctor develop a plan to keep you healthy.

What to know about cardiac amyloidosis.

These tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and National Institutes of Health can help you keep your family safe and warm.

You often can tell if your baby is warmer than usual by feeling their forehead but only a thermometer can tell how high the temperature.

Parents have many questions about the use of antibiotics to treat their sick baby or older child.

Caring for your baby’s skin is easy if you remember to be gentle and basic.

Yields four servings.

Yields 12 cookies.

Recipe courtesy of Tom Mulzoff, Executive Chef at St. Charles Hospital

Talk to your doctor if you are showing any of these signs of an unhealthy gut.

While the two inflammatory bowel diseases are alike in many ways, there are key differences.

Anemia is the most common noncancerous blood disorder.

TIps to enjoy the holiday season without undoing your efforts to keep your diabetes in check.

Kidneys play a vital role in maintaining your overall health.

Learn more about acute bronchitis and chronic bronchitis.

Serving Size: 8, 4-ounce portions.

Yields four servings.

Using these tips can help keep your family safe during the holidays.

A healthy meal plan can help you control your glucose levels and prevent health complications.

Thyroid conditions can occur in people of any age, gender or ethnic background.

Each year, more than 70 000 children visit emergency rooms as a result of accidental medication overdoses.

Within the first year of life, most babies have up to seven colds. 

Diabetic patients often have foot-related health issues.