If you have shoulder pain, it may not be obvious whether you should see a doctor about it, or try to tough it out with over-the-counter pain relievers, ice, and rest.

A stroke is a medical emergency. It can cause lasting brain damage, long-term disability, or even death. During a stroke, every minute counts.

Mutations in certain genes can increase lifetime risk for cancer. Women who inherit a mutation in genes such as BRCA1, BRCA2 and PALB2—either from their mother or father—have a much higher risk of developing breast and other cancers.If you have a personal ...

With recent advances in breast cancer treatment, doctors are often able to reduce the amount and intensity of treatment women receive, while maintaining equally good cancer outcomes, according to Sunny Mitchell, MD, Medical Director of The Breast Center at Montefiore Nyack Hospital.