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Air QualityAs Wildfire Smoke Spreads Across New York, Here’s How to Protect Yourself With New York State under an air quality advisory, a pulmonary and critical care medicine expert explains how to stay safe. 5 min read July 17, 2026
Infectious DiseasesLegionnaires’ Disease Outbreak in New York City: What to Know About Symptoms and Spread As a summer outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease grows, an epidemiologist shares how it spreads, who is most vulnerable and when to seek treatment. 4 min read July 9, 2026
Lung DiseaseUnderstanding Lung Health A pulmonologist explains the crucial role these organs play in the body and how to keep them healthy. 5 min read March 20, 2026
AsthmaDoes Winter Make Asthma Worse? An allergist and immunologist shares tips to protect yourself from asthma during cold months. 4 min read January 15, 2026
Air QualityDoes Extreme Heat Worsen The Health Risks Of Poor Air Quality? A pulmonary and critical care medicine expert offers tips on how to protect yourself amid unhealthy air caused by wildfire smoke. 6 min read July 28, 2025
Air QualityPodcast: Why is Air Quality Worse in the Summer? A pediatric pulmonologist explains the risks of summertime pollution and offers guidance on how to maintain lung health. 14:27 min podcast July 24, 2025
AsthmaHow to Control Asthma A pediatric pulmonologist shares what causes asthma, the different approaches to treatment, and how parents can help their children manage the condition. 6 min read June 5, 2025
TransplantLiving with Gratitude: Life-Saving Transplant Care Brings New Beginnings After receiving their transplants at NewYork-Presbyterian, three patients share how the gift of life gave them a second chance. 1 min video November 4, 2024
Childhood IllnessWhat to Know About the Rise in Walking Pneumonia in Kids An infectious disease expert explains the symptoms of Mycoplasma pneumonia and how to treat it. 4 min read November 1, 2024
ColdsHow to Treat Coughs in Kids A pediatrician explains what causes coughs, how long they can persist, and when parents should be concerned. 10 min read January 26, 2024