July 26, 2024
Like many ordinary 12-year-olds, Anna Palmieri had an exciting summer full of family trips, camps, sleepovers with friends, and long, restful nights of sleep. She says it was the best summer she’s ever had, and not the least bit like any she’d known before. That’s because for her first 11 years she had suffered from debilitating nighttime seizures caused by epilepsy, and her parents had to monitor their daughter all night, every night – no sleepovers allowed. Today, thanks to Dr. Caitlin... Read More
July 25, 2024
When it comes to losing weight, changes to your food and exercise routines are generally the first line of defense. But for some people with obesity—a BMI (body mass index) of 40 or higher—weight-loss surgery, also called bariatric surgery, can be a life-saver.
July 24, 2024
Dr. Rahul Sharma, the Barbara and Stephen Friedman Professor and Chair of Emergency Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine, has been recognized with the Advancing Emergency Care Award by the New York American College for Emergency Physicians (NY ACEP).This award, established in 2008, honors individuals who have significantly advanced emergency care in New York State. Dr. Sharma, a national leader in emergency medicine and telemedicine, is known for developing innovative care delivery models that... Read More
July 24, 2024
“When you wake up in the morning, the idea is to get sunlight as soon as you can,” says Dr. Daniel Barone, Associate Medical Director of the Center for Sleep Medicine and Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology at Weill Cornell Medicine. “So open those shades right away or even go outside. The morning sunlight tells us this is the time to be awake, and when the sun goes down it’s time to start winding down and prepare to sleep.
July 23, 2024
Seasonal fruits and veggies keep your family eating healthy this summer and beyond.
July 22, 2024
In this episode of Back to Health, Dr. Daniel Pak discusses what patients should know about sciatica.
July 18, 2024
People can get Lyme disease from the bite of an infected tick. Symptoms include a rash, headache, fever and fatigue. Enjoy the outdoors while staying safe from deer ticks and Lyme disease with these tips for prevention.
July 17, 2024
If you have black or brown skin, you have more melanin, or natural pigment, than people with white skin. Extra melanin provides protection from sun-related damage. This defense, however, isn’t perfect.
July 16, 2024
July 21 is celebrated around the world as Zero HIV Stigma Day, increasing awareness and understanding of people living with HIV. With significant advances in prevention and available treatment options, we can begin addressing the stigma associated with the disease.
July 15, 2024
In this episode on On The Mind, host Dr. Daniel Knoepflmacher speaks with Dr. Katharine Phillips about body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). Dr. Phillips provides a comprehensive overview of BDD, describing how major distortions in self-perception lead to significant impairment and suffering. She explains why this diagnosis is often missed or misunderstood, explores its wide-ranging impact, and identifies effective, evidence-backed treatments designed to help those struggling with BDD.
