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March is National Kidney Month, an effort to raise awareness of kidney disease. People with diabetes are at elevated risk, but you can take steps to preserve your kidney health.

February is American Heart Month, an opportunity to focus on heart health. Managing cholesterol is a key step, and we’re here to show you how to take control of your cholesterol in 2026.

As we enter the new year, many of us are contemplating how to enhance our health and wellness. If you’re overweight or obese, reaching a healthier weight is one of the most important changes you can make. We can help.

As the holidays approach, are there things about your health you’d like to change? You don’t have to wait until the new year to embark on a journey toward healthier living. Let’s look at ways you can get started now.

A great deal of misinformation circulates about diabetes, making it hard for people to understand the best ways to manage the condition. Let’s take a look at four common myths about diabetes and how you can stay healthy.

Thyroid problems cause symptoms that mimic other conditions. Here are five changes that deserve your attention, because they could indicate a thyroid issue.

If you have high cholesterol, taking action is essential to prevent negative health outcomes. Many people prefer to lower their cholesterol without medication. Here’s how to get started and how we can help.

Finding out you have thyroid nodules can be distressing, but there are treatments that can eliminate these benign growths for good. Read on to learn how thermal ablation works and if it might be right for you.

If you’re like many, you probably don’t give much thought to your thyroid. But when this essential gland stops functioning properly, you might be unable to think of much else. Here’s how to know if you could have a thyroid disorder.

A diabetes diagnosis doesn’t change who you are, but it does require new ways of living. Discover how Elk Medical in Brooklyn, New York, can support you in managing diabetes.