July 15, 2026
Last year, Legionnaires’ disease struck Central Harlem. The illness, a severe type of pneumonia, did some serious damage before it was brought under control. Now, nearly a year later, a cluster of Legionnaires’ cases has been found in three neighborhoods on Manhattan’s Upper East Side: Carnegie Hill, Yorkville and Lenox Hill.In July thus far, there have been 63 confirmed cases, 12 of whom are currently hospitalized. Thankfully, no deaths have been reported.City health officials have identified... Read More
July 6, 2026
In this episode of Back to Health, Dr. Lisa Witkin discusses the types of injections commonly used to treat back and joint pain. She walks through the typical timeline for pain relief, potential restrictions in activity, and how often injections can be safely repeated. She explores how these injections can be a useful alternative to surgery and how they can improve function and quality of life as part of a multimodal care plan.
Video of Vodcast – Common Injections for Back and Joint Pain
July 2, 2026
Gearing up for a fun time this summer? Stay safe around common sources of heatDownload the guide here or review the infographic below.
July 2, 2026
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a physical and emotional response to trauma, but you don’t have to navigate it alone.Download the guide here or review the infographic below.
July 2, 2026
Migraine is a common and disabling neurological disorder that can be further classified based on headache days. Episodic migraine is characterized by having fewer than 15 headache days a month, while chronic migraine is characterized by having at least 15 headache days a month, for more than 3 months, with at least 8 of those days having migraine features (i.e., light and noise sensitivity and/or nausea). Treatment for chronic... Read More
June 17, 2026
Keep your house squeaky clean and safe for all with these tips. Download the guide here or review the infographic below.
June 17, 2026
Every day, nearly 5,800 Americans receive a cancer diagnosis, according to the American Cancer Society. Alongside an early diagnosis and advanced treatment options, comprehensive cancer support helps lead to a positive outcome.“The best cancer care takes an integrative approach,” says Dr. Chiti Parikh, executive director... Read More
June 17, 2026
Thanks to improved diagnostic capabilities and advanced cancer treatments, nearly 1 in 18 Americans is a cancer survivor, according to the American Cancer Society. If you’re... Read More
June 17, 2026
If you wake up in the morning to find that your child has once again wet the bed, you are not alone. Bedwetting is developmentally normal in children younger than 6. Additionally, 5 to 10 percent of 7-year-olds continue to wet their beds, along with 3 percent of teens.Amanda Neilan, a nurse practitioner who sees non-surgical pediatric urology patients and families at Weill Cornell Medicine, offers two common explanations for bedwetting among children and teens:a mismatch between nighttime urine... Read More
June 17, 2026
Alzheimer’s disease is a heartbreaking condition that causes problems with memory, reasoning and personality. While it affects both men and women, it’s more common among women. Research shows that two-thirds of Americans living with Alzheimer’s... Read More
