July 31, 2026
This is the second of three articles about gastrointestinal disorders that affect children. The first one focused on eosinophilic GI disorders (EGID), while the third will explain disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI).
July 31, 2026
This is the third in a series of articles about gastrointestinal conditions that affect children. The first article focused on eosinophilic GI disorders, while the second provided a thorough explanation of celiac disease.
July 31, 2026
Your heart, arteries and blood vessels make up your cardiovascular system, and good cardiovascular health is essential to good overall health. It’s especially important in keeping your brain safe and sound.“The heart and brain are part of the same plumbing system,” says Dr. Gabriella Tosto-D’Antonio, chief nurse practitioner in Neurological Surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine. “Every heartbeat... Read More
July 31, 2026
This is the first of three articles concerning gastrointestinal disorders in children. The second article will focus on celiac disease, and the third will explain disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI).An eosinophil (pronounced ee·ow·si·nuh·fil) is a white blood cell that helps fight off certain types of infections—parasites, for example. But they’re often seen in high numbers in response to allergic conditions.Eosinophils are usually low in number in the blood stream, but sometimes they can... Read More
July 31, 2026
When liver injury or inflammation causes scarring, it can lead to cirrhosis, a condition that affects liver function and is a risk factor for liver cancer.Though cirrhosis presents challenges, many can manage their health and reduce risks effectively with the right lifestyle and medical care.Download the guide here or review the infographic below.
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. This time around, there have been dozens of cases and several deaths. However, according to city health officials, no new cases have been reported since July 15. That... Read More
July 15, 2026
As smoky skies once again blanket parts of the northeastern U.S., Dr. Michael Niederman, Professor of Clinical Medicine in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine, reminds us that the health risks remain very real—especially for vulnerable populations.
July 7, 2026
E-bikes and scooters have transformed the way we get around—but they've also led to a growing number of injuries. In this episode of Back to Health, Dr. Rahul Sharma, Barbara and Stephen Friedman Professor and Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine, talks with Melanie Cole about what emergency physicians are seeing firsthand, what's driving the increase in accidents, and how you can stay safe whether you're riding or walking.
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July 7, 2026
How artist Scott Albrecht turned a traumatic brain injury into a meditation on what holds us togetherAs typographic artist, Scott Albrecht spends his life thinking about the relationship between words and images — how a message can carry feeling, how text can be transformed from something you read into something you simply experience. What he didn’t anticipate was that one August morning in 2023 near his studio in Brooklyn, his own life would start a chapter he’d have to piece together from... Read More
July 7, 2026
This is part 3 in a series of 3 articles. Part 1 focused on obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) in children, while part 2 addressed that condition in adults.Could concern about body odor be at the center of a psychiatric disorder?It can be, and it is.While body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) causes some... Read More
