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Emergency physician Bill Paolo tells how to navigate crowded hospital emergency departments. Neurologist Awss Zidan discusses migraine diagnosis and treatment options. Exercise physiologist Carol Sames shares the best exercises for seniors.

Cardiologist Ankur Kalra explains how the heart can develop a leaky mitral valve and a minimally invasive treatment called MitraClip. Psychologist Lisa Harrell discusses ways of coping with diabetes distress.

Orthopedic surgeon Scott VanValkenburg discusses treatment options for bunions. Pediatrician Jaclyn Sisskind shares her love of reading. And bariatric surgeon Timothy Shope tells how much weight you can lose through surgery.

Dr. Elizabeth Asiago-Reddy explains why people with compromised immunity are still threatened by COVID-19. Psychiatrist Nayla Khoury discusses the impact of war and forced displacement on children and adolescents. Neuroscientist Stephen Faraone tells what to do if you think your child has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Professor Saravanan Thangamani gives an outlook for ticks and mosquitoes in central New York this year. Plastic surgeon Sara Neimanis from the University of Rochester offers some precautions about combining cosmetic surgery with vacations. Pediatric psychologist Henry Roane tells about the expansion of special needs services at Upstate.

Gynecologist Rinki Agarwal discusses the surgery that may prevent ovarian cancer in women at high risk for the disease. Syracuse University chemistry professor Robert Doyle tells about developing a diabetes drug without side effects. And physician-scientist Mobin Karimi explains his work on a rare condition called graft versus host disease which can threaten people who undergo transplants.

This week on Healthlink on Air, philosopher and bioethicist L. Syd Johnson addresses vaccine mandates and other ethical issues tied to the pandemic. Pediatricians Alicia Pekarsky and Erin Hanley tell how to create a safe sleep environment for your infant, and why sleeping with your baby can be so dangerous. And neuroscience professor Stephen Faraone explains what parents can do if they think their child has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Neurologist Gene Latorre explains new guidelines for preventing secondary strokes. Geriatrician Sharon Brangman and community research liaison Kathy Royal unveil an initiative to increase diversity in medical research. Infectious disease specialist Elizabeth Harausz discusses the threat of tuberculosis.

Vincent Calleo, MD, medical director of the Upstate New York Poison Center, urges caution in giving melatonin to young children. Pediatric oncologist Gloria Kennedy, MD, talks about the role of genetics in childhood cancers. Registered dietitian nutritionist Katie Krawczyk shares a recipe for a healthier macaroni and cheese. Psychiatrist Nayla Khoury explores ways to reduce anxiety.

A look at what to expect if you or someone you love is hospitalized, from Tina Passett and Karen Wentworth from Upstate's Office of Patient Experience. And regional long-term care ombudsman manager Rebecca Alder tells about her role and the need for more volunteers. What parents can do if they suspect their child has ADHD is outlined by Stephen Faraone, PhD, Upstate psychologist and ADHD researcher.