January 4, 2024
The new year offers the perfect opportunity to take stock of your health. Learn what screenings and visits are recommended for you according to your age.
January 3, 2024
It’s important for men to prioritize their health during every stage of life. Stay on track with maintaining good health with this men’s health checklist.
January 3, 2024
Weill Cornell Medicine researchers received a $2.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Defense Breast Cancer Research Program to validate a new blood test for the early detection of breast cancer.
January 2, 2024
In this episode of Kids Health Cast, Dr. Elizabeth K. Flowers discusses what parents should know about preventing choking hazards in children.
December 28, 2023
CPR—short for cardiopulmonary resuscitation—is an emergency procedure that can save a person’s life. It’s used when a person’s heart stops beating, also known as cardiac arrest. And when that happens, it can’t pump blood to the rest of the body. According to the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC), death can happen in minutes without treatment.
December 27, 2023
In this episode of Women's Health Wednesday series of Back to Health, Dr. Rekha B. Kumar discusses what women should know about polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
December 26, 2023
Learn the unique challenges women face when it comes to depression and anxiety. Discover effective strategies for overcoming these conditions.
December 20, 2023
Anxiety can be particularly problematic for kids and teens for various reasons. Learn how to help and recognize the signs of youth anxiety.
December 19, 2023
Who hasn’t had a headache at some point in their lives? It’s as common as the common cold, and a couple of ibuprofen tablets may be all you need to ease the pain. But for some people, such as those who suffer from cluster headache or migraine, headaches can be severe and debilitating. And migraine-like headaches are being tracked as the most common symptom of long COVID, says Dr. Matthew Robbins, Associate Professor of Neurology and Associate Attending Neurologist at Weill Cornell Medicine.
December 15, 2023
On December 6, Dr. Norman Latov presented a health education seminar entitled, “Idiopathic Neuropathy: What it is and what to do if you have it” at the Myra Mahon Patient Resource Center.Speaking from over 40 years of experience in caring for and advocating for people with neuropathy, Dr. Latov described how the peripheral nerves work, explained the symptoms of neuropathy, reviewed its different causes and types, and discussed treatment options.Norman Latov, MD, PhD, is a Professor of Neurology... Read More
