Your digestive system is one of the most important parts of your body. It breaks down all the food you eat, takes the nutrients from that food, and distributes them throughout your body. If you eat a bad diet or neglect regular exercise, you could face problems later in life as your digestive system becomes unable to digest and absorb... read more »

Your hearing is one of your most important senses; however, it’s estimated that 48 million Americans suffer from some degree of hearing loss. Hearing loss is a serious issue, as the death of the fine hairs in your inner ear that interpret sounds correlate directly to dead brain tissue. If you want to do the best to take care of... read more »

Dr. Abroon and our friendly medical team are happy to be your first-choice practice in New York! Our board-certified and top-rated doctor is thrilled to meet with you and provide you with high-quality, compassionate, and first-class medical care that will help you live your life to the fullest. At our office, we are thrilled to offer a wide variety of... read more »

Tweet As summer is upon us, it is quite common to desire a tanned body. After all, we are fed a diet of airbrushed photos of tan swimsuit models by the media. However, it is important to keep in mind the serious health risks involved in tanning. Many people with active work schedules in the summer have trouble finding time... read more »

Tweet When your window is covered with snow, it may seem difficult to fit in your exercise regimen! However, cold weather is no reason to abandon a healthy lifestyle. If you are a runner, it is usually safe to continue daily jogs in the park as ice rarely forms on grass, but be sure to be extra vigilant. Also, ice... read more »

Tweet Are you currently in or considering a monogamous relationship? Although the conversation of STD screening is not the most comfortable, it must be addressed. I recommend that all monogamous couples receive STD screening prior to the beginning of a physical relationship. According to the American Sexual Health Association, over half of the US population will have an STD at... read more »

Tweet Sushi is one of the most popular lunch choices in New York and for good reason! Sushi is the perfect way to break up a long work day with friends. However, sushi's seductive taste can cause many consumers to overlook certain health risks. According to a recent study from Rutgers University, those who claimed to eat sushi more than... read more »

Tweet As children and adults alike rush into pools across America, many will be afflicted with swimmer's ear, an inflammation of the skin of the ear canal. In fact, 1 in 10 Americans will have swimmer's ear at some point in their lives. Swimmer's ear is caused by water that is entrapped in your ear canal after swimming. This creates... read more »

Tweet Recently, at the end of a routine check-up, one of my patients mentioned that she had been feeling somewhat down and out of it recently. Pressing her further, I learned that she had started to experience general aches and pains throughout her body and tired throughout the day. Usually, she enjoyed spending a fair amount of time outdoors but... read more »

Tweet Almost everyone can think of a time when they felt tingling in the nerves of their hands, feet or toes.  This sensation was most a reaction to cold stimuli, such as a cold pool or brisk weather, and is completely normal. Patients often worry that this sensation, which can feel abnormal, may be related to a more serious health... read more »