December 12, 2022
Luka Zylik is one busy and talented 10-year-old. He loves to sing, dance and act. He attends a music school in New York City where he plays the violin and piano and performs in the Metropolitan Opera Children's Chorus. Without a doubt, Luka is a flourishing fifth grader, thanks to his exceptional care team at Weill Cornell Medicine and his mother’s determination to make sure he has always been in the best hands.
December 8, 2022
Do your part to help protect your family and yourself this holiday season. Get your annual flu vaccine during National Influenza Vaccination Week that runs December 6-12, 2022.
December 7, 2022
On October 17, 2022, over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids became available at pharmacies, big box stores and some audiology offices across the country. That means consumers now have access to an affordable hearing aid option, one that may be beneficial for individuals 18 and older with mild-to-moderate hearing loss who have trouble understanding speech in difficult listening environments.
December 6, 2022
You were always told to wash your hands. Just in case you need a reminder, December 5–11, 2022, is National Handwashing Awareness Week. This annual focus on handwashing couldn’t come at a better time.
December 5, 2022
In this episode of Kids Health Cast, Thomas Ciecierega, M.D. discusses what parents should know about GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) in infants and children.
December 2, 2022
Dr. John Leonard shares his list of the 10 most interesting and impactful lymphoma and blood cancer abstracts to be presented at the 2022 meeting of the American Society of Hematology (ASH). This episode also features 5 “bonus” podcast-only abstract selections in addition to offering extra insight into one of this year’s plenary sessions.
December 1, 2022
December 1st is World AIDS Day, an opportunity to show support for people living with HIV (the virus that causes AIDS) and remember the more than 40 million people who died from illnesses related to HIV and AIDS. The day also helps raise awareness about what can be done to stop the spread of HIV.
November 30, 2022
A triple epidemic is upon us. Occurring all at the same time and earlier than in past years, the flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) have joined forces with COVID-19 to create new layers of stress for parents and families in our region and across the country. These respiratory viral infections have also stretched the capacities of emergency rooms, resulting in shortages of hospital beds and staff alike.
November 29, 2022
November is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Awareness Month. Here’s what you need to know about this serious condition.
November 28, 2022
In this episode of Back to Health, Lucian Sulica, M.D. discusses what patients should know about voice disorders as we get older.
