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Clonal Hematopoiesis: Understanding a Hidden Precursor to Cancer and Heart Disease

A natural part of aging involves cell division. Our body is made up of different types of cells. Some of these cells may divide several times and then die naturally, while others, known as stem cells, divide countless times and serve as a reservoir for new cells in our body.  Inside the bone marrow, stem cells continuously produce new blood cells. Over decades, the repeated cell division of these stem cells creates an opportunity for random mutations to occur. Most of these mutations are... Read More

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Here’s What We Know: An Executive Order Regarding Childhood Vaccine Schedule

On August 10, a recent executive order issued by the White House regarding “Gold Standard Childhood Vaccine Recommendations,” proposes that all children receive 11 vaccines, instead of the 18 that are in place.

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Here's What We Know: Cyclospora Is Causing Intestinal Distress Across the Country

It’s the worst cyclosporiasis outbreak in the U.S. on record, and it could take a while before it eases. What’s more, the little parasite that’s creating misery across 9 states, mostly in the Midwest, doesn’t behave like the usual bugs that cause diarrhea in humans; bugs like norovirus, listeria, E. coli and salmonella.

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Back to School: Supporting Your Student From Pre-K to Graduation Day

Have a child getting ready to head back to school? Learn ways to provide support that helps your youngster get the school year off to a good start.

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What’s New in Lung Cancer Treatment? Precision Medicine, Smarter Surgery, and More Treatment Options

Lung cancer treatment has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years. From minimally invasive surgical techniques to targeted therapies that can replace chemotherapy with a daily pill, the pace of progress is accelerating in meaningful ways. Overall, lung cancer care has evolved to become highly personalized and emphasize precision. For example, with precision surgery to minimize surgical morbidity, and precision therapy tailored to the molecular drivers of each cancer.At Weill... Read More

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Podcast: ASCO 2026 Highlights

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Looksmaxxing: Concerning Socio-Cultural Trend or Mental Health Disorder?

Women have long been subjected to unrealistic standards of beauty and intense pressure to attain them. But apparently, men have been experiencing similar pressures and taking extreme measures to live up to some physical ideal. It’s called “looksmaxxing”—that is, maximizing one’s appearance.And it isn’t new. The phenomenon has to do principally with building muscle. Decades ago, there were television ads depicting a “97-pound weakling” and a bodybuilder’s remedy for that lamentable state. In the... Read More

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Ticks, Lyme Disease and How to Protect Yourself

Ticks aren’t just a problem in the countryside or wilderness area. Wherever you live—in a small town, a suburb or a city—ticks are almost certainly living there too; even in New York City, where you might not expect to encounter them.Climate change has been creating the conditions for ticks to thrive in more places than ever. As well, tick season isn’t limited to the summer months. It lasts from spring well into the late fall. Ticks may even be active on warmer winter days.Two types of ticks... Read More

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Podcast: Apoyando la salud mental de tu adolescente

En este episodio de Kids Health Cast, la Dra. Andrea Temkin-Yu analiza el aumento de la ansiedad y los trastornos de salud mental entre los adolescentes. Destaca estrategias prácticas y efectivas que los padres pueden utilizar para apoyar a sus hijos adolescentes, fortalecer su bienestar emocional y crear un entorno de apoyo frente a los desafíos actuales. También aborda el impacto de las redes sociales y cómo identificar las señales y síntomas que pueden afectar la salud mental de los... Read More

BE FAST: Stroke Symptoms You Should Never Ignore

BE FAST: Stroke Symptoms You Should Never Ignore

Stroke can be dangerous and even deadly. Remembering to BE FAST helps you detect signs of a stroke so you can get emergency medical care.