What is Endometriosis? Endometriosis is a disorder in which tissue similar to the tissue that normally lines the endometrium (the inside of your uterus) grows outside…

Happy Springtime Long Island! This time of year is packed with fun things to do, whether it’s going out with the family, or a fun night…

What’s the leading health risk for women, causing more deaths than all cancers combined? It may surprise you to learn that it’s heart disease. Women may…

The risk of suffering from a heart attack increases for women after going through menopause.  It seems that estrogen is heart protective, and after the menses…

You’ve probably heard antioxidants, and that they have some great health benefits. But what exactly are they, how do they function in my body, and how…

Fraternal twins are conceived when two eggs are fertilized by different sperm cells in the same menstrual cycle. They are twice as common as identical twins,…

There are many aspects of your life that can have an effect on your pregnancy such as your age, amount of exercise you get, your weight,…

Vitamin D is a nutrient your body needs for building and maintaining healthy bones. That’s because your body can only absorb calcium when vitamin D is…

We are excited to have Amy Eimer, NP join the staff here at the Office of Dr. Michael Polcino. She is an experienced Nurse Practitioner, who…

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and no doubt you’ve been seeing the pink ribbons and stickers every now and then.  Of the many things that…