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Cancer Survivorship and Rehabilitation 101

Thanks to improved diagnostic capabilities and advanced cancer treatments, nearly 1 in 18 Americans is a cancer survivor, according to the American Cancer Society. If you’re... Read More

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Bedwetting: A Common Problem that’s Highly Treatable

If you wake up in the morning to find that your child has once again wet the bed, you are not alone. Bedwetting is developmentally normal in children younger than 6. Additionally, 5 to 10 percent of 7-year-olds continue to wet their beds, along with 3 percent of teens.Amanda Neilan, a nurse practitioner who sees non-surgical pediatric urology patients and families at Weill Cornell Medicine, offers two common explanations for bedwetting among children and teens:a mismatch between nighttime urine... Read More

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Alzheimer’s Prevention Tips Women Can Use Today

Alzheimer’s disease is a heartbreaking condition that causes problems with memory, reasoning and personality. While it affects both men and women, it’s more common among women. Research shows that two-thirds of Americans living with Alzheimer’s... Read More

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Male Infertility: Understanding, Diagnosis and Treatment

A webinar given by Dr. James Kashanian, Director of Male Sexual Health, Associate Director of the Center for Male Reproductive Medicine and Assistant Professor of Urology and Reproductive Medicine at Weill Cornell MedicineOVERVIEWInfertility is defined as at least 12 months of regular, unprotected intercourse without conception.15 percent of couples are infertile.Males alone contribute to 20 percent of the infertility seen in these couples, while 30 percent involve male contribution to the... Read More

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Infographic: Raising Screen-Smart Kids

Kids now spend more time on devices than sleeping, eating or attending school. That’s why digital resilience is an important part of your child’s health journey.Download the guide here or review the infographic below.

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Strengthening Breast Cancer Survivorship Through Community Partnership

A Growing Commitment to Survivorship CareCancer survivorship is a lifelong journey. At Weill Cornell Medicine, supporting patients beyond treatment remains a central priority. Led by Drs. Laura Pinheiro and Emily Tonorezos, the Meyer Cancer Center at Weill Cornell Medicine hosted this year’s Breast Cancer Survivorship Retreat at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn... Read More

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Types of Eating Disorders and How to Manage Them

Nearly 1 in 10 Americans experience an eating disorder at some point in life, according to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders. Understanding the truth about the various types of eating disorders is important, since they can cause serious damage. Read on to learn about some of the most common eating disorders that threaten your good health and potentially your life.“Eating... Read More