Most people would probably agree: life in the digital age has its pros and cons. It’s easier than ever to track down information, for one thing, but there’s no guarantee that what you find on the Internet is accurate. This can be especially true when it comes to the world of medicine and related topics—everyone … »

Telemedicine, “the remote delivery of health care services and clinical information using telecommunications technology,” can be a useful option for working with patients under certain circumstances. According to the American Telemedicine Association, more than half of all hospitals in the U.S. use some kind of telemedicine, and the number of patients reached is growing. On … »

If you’re a teen with gynecomastia, you and your parents may be wondering what kind of medical evaluation to seek. Should you worry that your man boobs signal something is really wrong? Should you have your hormones tested? We have been treating guys with man boobs in New York for a great many years, and … »

We spotted a couple of articles recently with headlines asserting that gynecomastia is on the rise. When we read the entire text, the pieces turned out to be about man boob causes and remedies, without including proof that the incidence of the condition is actually increasing. But they did cause us to stop and think. … »