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Halloween Food Safety Tips for Parents

The only thing that should be scary at Halloween are the costumes and decorations, not food illness or hazards. Registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator at Weill Cornell Medicine, Isabel Reckson, CDCES, CDN, RD shares some food safety tips for parents to help protect their trick-or-treaters this Halloween.

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COVID-19 Vaccines: The Latest Science and Recommendations on Booster Shots

In this webinar, Weill Cornell Medicine’s infectious disease experts discuss the latest science and recommendations on boosters for all vaccine types, and provide answers that help inform planning and protection.

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What Women Should Know About Osteoporosis and Menopause

Your body’s production of estrogen declines during menopause, which also begins a period of accelerated bone loss. This can increase your risk for the “brittle bone disease” known as osteoporosis.

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Podcast: Keeping Your Child’s Lungs Healthy

Perdita Permaul, M.D., Jennie Ono, M.D., and Kalli Tsirilakis, M.D., discuss healthy lung month and how parents can keep their child's lungs healthy.

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What to Know About Good Dental Hygiene

You know that brushing your teeth regularly is key for good dental health. But did you know that brushing is not enough? Or that mouthwash can actually increase your risk for oral cancer?

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Infographic: Eating for Autumn

In-season fruits and vegetables can be fresher, less expensive and more nutritious than processed treats.

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Perinatal Nutrition: How to Eat Well Before and During Your Pregnancy

Eating well during pregnancy is one of the most important things you can do for your body and your baby. But don’t wait until you become pregnant to start.

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Podcast: Preparing for Flu Season

In this episode of Back to Health, Lisa Kalik, M.D. and Alphonso Scotti, PA-C discuss preparing for flu season.

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Infographic: Healthy Lung Month

October is Healthy Lung Month, but you can celebrate all year long if you keep your lungs in top form with these tips.

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Podcast: Women's Mental Health Awareness

In this episode of Women's Health Wednesday series of Back to Health, Alison Hermann, M.D. discusses mental health awareness for women.