Department of Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

11/21/2025

The 2025 Moves Power Women Gala hosted by nymovesmagazine, celebrates influential women whose leadership drives meaningful change in their fields and communities.

We are proud to share that Monica Kraft, MD, has been selected as an honoree at this year’s gala. Dr. Kraft’s leadership in medicine, commitment to advancing patient care, and dedication to improving health outcomes reflect the values recognized by this event. Congratulations to Dr. Kraft and to all of this year’s honorees who are making an impact across industries and communities.

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

11/21/2025

Clarivate has released its Highly Cited Researchers 2025 list, recognizing leading experts whose published work ranks among the most influential worldwide. This year’s analysis identified 6,868 researchers across more than 1,300 institutions whose contributions demonstrate meaningful, global impact in their fields.

We are proud to congratulate the Mount Sinai Department of Medicine researchers named to the 2025 Highly Cited Researchers list. Their commitment to advancing scientific discovery continues to strengthen our leadership in research excellence and supports innovations that improve patient care and public health.

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11/20/2025

Jeffrey Mechanick, MD, spoke at a World Diabetes Day awareness event, emphasizing that a healthy, balanced diet can be just as effective as medication in helping manage diabetes.

Reducing stress, having adequate sleep and exercising are the other factors that are important in controlling the “chronic metabolic disease”, doctors said at the event to mark World Diabetes Day, which was observed on Friday

11/19/2025

Meena Bansal, MD, breaks down newly FDA-approved therapy options for metabolic dysfunction–associated steatohepatitis (MASH) and offers practical insights to help guide treatment decisions for patients.

Experts discuss new FDA-approved options and practical treatment decision-making

11/19/2025

Vaccines and good nutrition help strengthen your immune system— and exercise may give it an even bigger boost. In this Q&A, Christine Schindler, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine (General Internal Medicine) at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, explains how physical activity supports immunity and how much exercise you need to see benefits.

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11/18/2025

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and Colette Smith’s story is a powerful reminder of why awareness and early detection save lives. A nonsmoker from the Bronx, Colette was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2015 and received care at Mount Sinai. Today—more than 10 years cancer-free—she is using her voice to advocate for others.

As the founder of Healing the Bronx, Colette works to increase access to lung cancer screenings and education in marginalized communities. She recently joined Raja M. Flores, MD, Chair of Mount Sinai’s Department of Thoracic Surgery, at our Lungs for Life event, where they spoke about lung health, screening qualifications, smoking cessation, and ongoing research.

Colette also shared her journey in a recent PIX11 News interview, highlighting how her own experience has fueled her mission to help others get screened and catch cancer early.

Photo: Colette (second from right) and Dr. Flores (third from right) alongside Mount Sinai faculty, staff, and volunteers.

11/18/2025

Flu season is already underway, and now is the perfect time to protect yourself and those around you by getting your flu shot. As Bernard Camins, MD, MSc, Professor of Medicine (Infectious Diseases) at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, explains, even if the vaccine doesn’t prevent the flu entirely, it can make your symptoms significantly milder and greatly reduce the risk of hospitalization. This is especially important for adults over 65, young children, pregnant individuals, and people with chronic conditions like asthma, diabetes, or heart disease. Because immunity fades over time and flu strains change each year, getting vaccinated annually is essential—and it takes about two weeks for the shot to become fully effective.
While it’s easy to mistake the flu for a bad cold, it can be far more serious. Last season alone, the flu caused hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations and tens of thousands of deaths in the United States. If you develop sudden symptoms such as fever, chills, cough, sore throat, muscle aches, or fatigue, stay home and reach out to your health care provider, especially if symptoms worsen. By getting your flu shot, you’re not just protecting yourself—you’re also helping safeguard your loved ones and reducing strain on the health care system. A simple appointment can make a meaningful difference in keeping our community healthy this season.

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11/15/2025

Drinking coffee can impact your body in surprising ways — including how it keeps you alert. Samantha Dieras, DCN, RD, CDN, explains how caffeine works and the effects of drinking it throughout the day.

Caffeine affects the body in a variety of ways, particularly if you drink a lot. Having too much can cause gastrointestinal problems, headaches, and affect your sleep.

11/14/2025

This , hear from Dr. Aimee Lucas, Site Chief of GI at Mount Sinai West and Mount Sinai Morningside, on the importance of early detection and the latest advancements in pancreatic cancer care.

Dr. Lucas is at the forefront of pancreatic cancer prevention through her high-risk surveillance program, helping detect cancer early and improve survival outcomes. Watch to learn about early warning signs, cutting-edge treatments, and why timely screening matters.

11/14/2025

In observance of Diabetes Awareness Month, David Lam, MD, discusses key approaches to diabetes prevention and effective management, highlighting steps individuals can take to reduce risk and improve long-term health outcomes.

November is Diabetes Awareness Month.

11/13/2025

Drinking caffeinated coffee appears safe for people with atrial fibrillation and may even help protect against recurrence, according to a new study discussed by Johanna Contreras, MD.

It’s long been unknown what effect, if any, caffeine has on atrial fibrillation, or A-fib.

11/13/2025

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is often called the “silent killer” because its symptoms can be easy to miss. Evan Levine, MD, shares what to watch out for and why early detection is key.

Dr Levine highlighted the often-overlooked symptoms of hypertension or high blood pressure. But can you guess what the most common symptom of hypertension is?