When it comes to getting a healthy dose of vitamin D, you can go from sun kissed to scorched quicker than you realize—and, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), if over exposed year after year, the long-term effects are damaging, increasing your risk of premature wrinkles, age spots, and skin cancer.

Powering through pain isn’t a treatment for any condition; it’s your body’s way of signaling that something isn’t right. For many women, that pain is endometriosis.

If night sweats, poor sleep, and brain fog are giving you pause, you’re not alone. The conversation around perimenopause and menopause is taking center stage. Ask women who have already been through the change, and they will tell you this: it’s about time.

If you’re looking for insight, tips, or simply some validation, keep reading. Ellen Brunetti, FNP-C, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner at Highland Medical and Clarkstown Medical Associates. She holds a certification in menopause health and shares how women can identify and manage their symptoms.

When it comes to checking yourself for testicular cancer, don’t drop the ball: In 2025, there was an estimated 9,720 cases of testicular cancer, and an estimated 600 men that died from the disease. What’s more: the most frequently diagnosed are men aged 20-34. 
In recognition of Testicular Cancer Awareness Month this April, Daniel Cole, MD, MHS, hematologist and medical oncologist at Highland Medical, Hematology Oncology, provided insight on symptoms, treatment, and prevention.