February 14, 2023
Pneumonia, fractures, appendicitis and many other underlying conditions can be seen, and diagnosed, on an X-ray, ultrasound, CT or MRI scan, says Dr. Delma Jarrett, an associate professor of clinical radiology at Weill Cornell Medicine and an associate attending radiologist at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.
February 13, 2023
In this episode of Kids Health Cast, Andrea Beth Temkin, Psy.D. discusses what parents should know about youth depression and anxiety.
February 9, 2023
What would the Super Bowl be without wings, cheesy nachos and deep-dish pizza? If you’re hosting a Super Bowl watch party on February 12, or if you plan to attend one, you may see these items as part and parcel of the Super Bowl experience. But, says Danielle Staub, a registered dietitian at Weill Cornell Medicine’s Center for Advanced Digestive Care, whether you’re a host or a guest, you can help to“lighten things up” with healthier options while indulging in some of the traditional dishes... Read More
February 7, 2023
In October 2022, over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids became available at pharmacies, big box stores and some audiology practices across the country.
February 6, 2023
In this episode of Back to Health, Padmaja Kandula, M.D. discusses what patients should know about SUDEP (Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy).
February 2, 2023
American Heart Month is celebrated alongside National Wear Red Day on February 3rd. Both observances serve as a great reminder to consider your heart health in 2023.
February 1, 2023
Your annual preventive health exam (aka well visit or annual physical) is scheduled with your primary care physician to catch potential health issues early, before they become serious, and to help you focus on wellness and a healthy lifestyle while identifying important screening tests, vaccinations and other necessary testing.
January 31, 2023
Birth defects are a common concern for expecting parents. Learn about the health risks infants face and what a mother can do to reduce the chance of her child developing a birth defect.
January 30, 2023
In this episode of Back to Health, Hannah Simon, M.D. discusses what parents should know about preventing bullying in children.
January 26, 2023
The Pap smear, a routine part of a woman’s annual visit to her gynecologist for nearly 100 years, was developed at Cornell University Medical College by Dr. George Papanicolaou in 1928. The test has been used ever since to screen women for precancerous or cancerous changes to the cervix: the lower, narrow end of the uterus.
