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What to know about the new flu strain as cases rise

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates there have been 4.6 million flu cases across the U.S. since the season began. Dr. Amanda Kravitz, a pediatrician at Weill Cornell in New York, explains what to know about rising cases, symptoms to watch for and how to protect your family.

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Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones This Flu Season

The holidays are a time for family and celebration—don’t let the flu get in the way. Now is the perfect reminder to get your annual flu shot.

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Here’s What We Know: Autism Is a Complex Condition with No Single Cause

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can be caused by a variety of factors, including genetics, family history, and other environmental factors.

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Here’s What We Know: Diversity in Clinical Trials

Diversity in clinical trials reduces health disparities and advances medical research. Learn more about the importance of diversity and equity in clinical trials.

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Shift in decades-long guidance on hepatitis B vaccine

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisory panel voted to change the recommendation for when children should get their first dose of the hepatitis B vaccine. Meg Oliver has more.

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Podcast: Seizures and Epilepsy in Children

In this episode of Kids Health Cast, Dr. Asim Mohammad Shahid discusses seizures and epilepsy that can be impact children.

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Here's What We Know: The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine

The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine has been protecting women from cervical cancer since 2006, when the first version of the vaccine became available.

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Here’s What We Know: How Clinical Trials Are Monitored for Safety

Find out how Weill Cornell Medicine ensures clinical trial safety for you and your loved ones with informed and legal consent and outside oversight.

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Inroads in Immunotherapy: How breast cancer patients are finding renewed hope in this game-changing treatment strategy

Cancer researchers have worked for decades to develop medications that boost the body’s own immune system’s ability to fight cancers. This treatment approach, called immunotherapy, has become an integral part of treating many tumor types and is gaining further traction in breast cancer.

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Here’s What We Know: The ABCs of Clinical Trial Terminology

Learn key clinical trial terms with our glossary. Understand study phases, treatments and participant rights to make informed decisions about clinical research.