Catholic Health News & Stories

One in every six women, and one out of 10 partners, experiences a perinatal mood and anxiety disorder during pregnancy or in the year after the birth of their baby.

Here are five tips to help reduce the risk of developing illnesses.

Learn more about ACL injuries and what treatments are available.

Certain factors contribute to needing more or less water daily.

Recognizing the symptoms of an asthma attack, and learning about asthma triggers, can help you get the care you need. 

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Recipe courtesy of St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center®

Dr. Yi-Chun Lee answers commonly asked questions about cervical cancer.

Dr. Yi-Chun Lee, gynecologic oncologist and system chair of Women’s Health Services at Catholic Health, answers commonly asked questions about gynecologic cancer.

Beth Miller, MS, RDN, CDN, CSO, Oncology Dietitian at Good Samaritan University Hospital, answers frequently asked questions about the important role of nutrition in a cancer patient’s journey.

Recipe courtesy of St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center®

Recipe courtesy of John Vaeth, Good Samaritan University Hospital Executive Chef

Trimming your little one's nails can be a bit unnerving, especially at first. But keeping their nails short is important.

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

Recipe courtesy of St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center®

Yields 10 sliders

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

Article about Tick-Borne Illnesses

Recipe courtesy of Christina Adduci, MS, RD, CDN, Clinical Nutrition Manager, St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center®

Yields 12 cookies.

These tips can help you feel confident that your baby is well-nourished.

A well-balanced, nutrient-dense diet and physical activity are key factors to help prevent cancer.

Many parents, in their enthusiasm and excitement, share information and photos of their new baby often within hours of their birth.

Dr. Sean Levchuck, St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center® Chair of Pediatric Cardiology, shares the importance of scheduling a cardiac screening.

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

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We will break down the difference between celiac disease and gluten intolerance, highlight common symptoms and explain testing.

Recipe courtesy of St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center®

Chicken Club Lettuce Wrap Recipe

Yields four servings.

Yields 6 portions

Makes 4 servings

Recipe courtesy of St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center®

These tips can help you make sure that your bundle of joy is safe.

Recipe courtesy of St. Charles Hospital

Recipe courtesy of St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center®

Makes 8 servings

Recipe courtesy of John Vaeth, Good Samaritan Hospital Executive Chef

As the weather gets cooler, you may wonder how many blankets to use, if a baby can overheat and other common concerns.  

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Common Diagnostic Tests and Why They are Used.

The ThinkSMART!™ Program at St. Charles Hospital is Long Island's leading resource for the evaluation and treatment of concussions.

A congenital heart defect (CHD) is the most common type of disability present at birth.

Here are some ­reasons why your baby may cry and what you can try to meet that need.

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

Serving Size: 8, 4-ounce portions.

Digital Safety Tips for Kids

Recipe courtesy of St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center®

Understanding, Treating, and Preventing Sinusitis