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Podcast: Minimally Invasive Treatments for Prostate Care

In this episode of Back to Health, Timothy McClure, M.D. discusses what patients should know about minimally invasive treatments for prostate care.

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Understanding Psoriasis: The Surface Appearance and Inner Workings of a Common Skin Disease

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory condition characterized by scaly plaques—raised patches of skin that may be itchy and painful. Affected areas include the scalp, elbows, knees, belly button and buttocks. The disease can also affect the nails and joints.

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Isaac Overson's Story

10 year old Boy Receives Life-Saving Liver Transplant at NewYork-Presbyterian After Being Turned Down By Multiple Hospitals

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The Effects of Menopause on Mood and Cognition

Menopause is a normal change in a woman’s life that begins when her period stops. A woman reaches menopause when she has not had a period for 12 months in a row, usually when she is between 45 and 55 years of age. Menopause happens because her ovaries stop producing the hormones estrogen and progesterone.

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Podcast: What to Know For Flu Season

In this special episode of Kids Health Cast from our Back to Health channel, Lisa Kalik, M.D. and Alphonso Scotti, PA-C discuss preparing for the upcoming flu season.

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Male contraception in a post-Roe world

Dr. Marc Goldstein was featured in an AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges) News article on male contraception in a post-Roe world. Read more here

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Podcast: Detecting Breast Cancer

Breast cancer screening aims to catch breast abnormalities and cancers early, often before the onset of physical symptoms. There are many tools available including mammography, ultrasound, and MRI as well as image-assisted biopsies.

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Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: What You Need to Know

Diseases of the liver are often traced to heavy alcohol consumption, but non-drinkers may develop a condition known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD. It’s usually seen in people with metabolic syndrome: obesity plus diabetes or prediabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure.

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Infographic: Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Every October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month helps promote screenings, share survivor stories and encourage education.

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Podcast: World Menopause Day

Today's special episode of Back to Health is in observance of World Menopause Day. This previous conversation features Susan Loeb-Zeitlin, M.D., who leads the Midlife Program at Weill Cornell Medicine. We discuss menopause and the life changes women can expect as we age.