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How to Cope With Stress From News and Current Events

Feeling stressed or burned out from world events? Take steps to ease anxiety, communicate effectively and make a positive difference.

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Infographic: Staying Healthy While Traveling

No one wants germs as a souvenir from their vacations. Stay healthy while traveling with some anti-germ travel tips.

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Why Men Should Think About Their Biological Clock Too

Male fertility declines with age, and risks to offspring increase. Here's what you need to know.

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Microplastics in testicles may play a role in male infertility, study suggests

Male infertility continues to be a worldwide problem, but it is not always clear what factors contribute to it.

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Protecting Vulnerable Elders

A dedicated team at Weill Cornell Medicine Is bringing an under-recognized problem out of the shadows.

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What You Should Know About LGBTQ Family Planning

Modern technology has expanded reproductive options for LGBTQ families. Learn how Weill Cornell Medicine can help you plan your family.

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Podcast: Preventing Elder Mistreatment and Abuse

In this episode of Back to Health, Dr. Michael Ethan Stern and Alyssa Elman, LCSW discuss the Vulnerable Elder Protection Team (VEPT) and their services in protecting vulnerable adults.

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“A Battle with No End Date” (A Brain Mets Story)

This patient story was originally published by Weill Cornell Medicine's Department of Neurological Surgery. Ronald Piscitello was only 47 years old when his life changed completely — not in an instant, but over the course of a long, confusing year. Today he is a changed man, and his wife and family are grateful to have him back after a frightening diagnosis and life-altering surgery. Ron beat some long odds, but thanks to the skill and wisdom of Dr. Rohan Ramakrishna and the brain mets team at... Read More

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A New Sedation-Free Procedure Helps Doctors Diagnose Upper GI Tract Problems

There’s a new arrival at Weill Cornell Medicine that’s making it easier for your gastroenterologist to see what’s happening in your esophagus or your stomach. It’s called transnasal endoscopy (TNE), and it’s performed without sedation. That means you or your child won’t need general anesthesia to undergo the procedure.

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Preparing for a CT Scan: Your Questions Answered

What follows is the second in a 3-part series on imaging procedures. The first part focused on mammograms, and the third will help you prepare your child to have an X-ray.