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Video Recording Available for "Diabetes 101"

On November 21, Regina Hanna, APRN, MSN presented the health seminar, "Diabetes 101" at the Myra Mahon Patient Resource Center. The seminar discussed lowering the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, strategies to manage diabetes and reduce the risk of complications in people with Type 2 diabetes, and provided an overview of meal planning, physical activity, glucose monitoring and diabetes medications for people with Type 2 diabetes.Click here to watch... Read More

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Podcast: Treating Sports-Related Injuries

In this episode of Back to Health, Dr. Mariam Ashraf discusses what patients should know about detecting, preventing and treating sports-related injuries.

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As Fires Rage in the Northeast, Here’s How to Breathe Easier

On November 18, a drought warning was issued for New York City, with city agencies doing their utmost to conserve water and protect water supplies. As well, residents have been urged to reduce their water usage by taking shorter showers and turning off the faucet when brushing their teeth, among other measures. The Governor of New Jersey declared a drought warning a few days earlier.

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Infographic: Healthy Skin Starts Today

November is National Healthy Skin Month. Take this opportunity to give your skin some love.

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Premature Birth: Causes, Complications and Care

Premature births come with potential complications. Learn more about our multidisciplinary approach to care that helps preemies have a strong start.

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Infographic: Thriving During SAD Season

If winter’s short days and overcast skies get you down, it may be seasonal affective disorder (SAD). The American Psychiatric Association estimates that 1 in 20 American adults experience this winter-based depression. Here’s how to make it to brighter days.

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Yes, You Need This Pancreatic Cancer Primer

Unlike breast, prostate and skin cancer, pancreatic cancer doesn’t get a lot of press. Here’s what you should know about this often silent disease.

Psoriatic Disease and MASLD: What Is the Connection?

Hello. I'm Dr Danielle Brandman. I'm the medical director of liver transplantation at NewYork-Presbyterian | Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City. Today I'll be discussing fatty liver, which we now call ... Read More

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Could It Be Diabetes? If So, What Now?

November is American Diabetes Month. What should you do? Take this time to learn about the causes, symptoms and treatments of diabetes.

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Beyond Seizures: Detecting and Managing Epilepsy

Seizures are one of the most common symptoms of epilepsy. How is epilepsy diagnosed, and how can you manage it? Read on to find out.