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Read the latest on wellness and preventive care for the whole family.

Altaf M. Pirmohamed, MD

How to Keep Your Heart Healthy

Altaf M. Pirmohamed, MD, assistant attending physician at Weill Cornell Medicine (WCM) and NewYork-Presbyterian and assistant professor of clinical medicine at WCM, offers ways for patients to take charge of their cardiovascular health and overall quality of life.

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Podcast: Management of Chronic Pain after Spine Surgery

In this episode of Back to Health, Daniel Pak, M.D., discusses the management of chronic pain after spine surgery. He shares essential pain management strategies that will be important for patients. He highlights the multimodal approach used at Weill Cornell Medicine that can ease post-surgical pain while reducing the usage of opioids during recovery.

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What Parents Should Know About Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy

Tonsil and adenoid surgeries are the most common surgical procedures performed on children in the United States. That’s been true for about the last 20 years, says Vikash K Modi, MD, Chief of Pediatric Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine.

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What to Know About Complex Airway Procedures for Kids

When infant snoring crosses into “noisy breathing”—high-pitched, squeaky sounds, and choking while feeding—it’s time for a trip to the pediatric ear, nose, and throat specialist, says Steven Rosenblatt, MD.

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Managing Pediatric Hearing Loss

Timing matters in managing pediatric hearing loss. That’s why Alison M. Maresh, M.D. and the multidisciplinary team at the Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine intervene as soon as hearing loss is diagnosed.

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Podcast: The ABC’s of Pediatric Burn Care

Philip Chang, M.D., shares with us the ABC’s of pediatric burn care. He offers advice for treating burns at home and helpful prevention tips. He also highlights how the care team at Weill Cornell Medicine will care for your child to ensure the best possible outcomes.

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What Women Should Know About Heart Health

In recognition of American Heart Month, Tracy K. Paul, MD, attending cardiologist at Weill Cornell Medicine who specializes in women’s cardiovascular health, outlines five ways women’s hearts differ from men’s, and five ways to maintain cardiac health.

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Reducing Breast Cancer Risks in African American Communities

The message to go for an annual breast cancer screening is one that needs to go to every woman in every community. That’s happening at Weill Cornell Medicine (WCM) with the leadership of Vivian Jolley Bea, MD, Assistant Professor of Surgery-Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University.

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Empowering Teens to Be Their Own Health Advocates

When a parent takes a teen to the doctor for an annual physical, the awkwardness can be…palpable. Who should be asking questions of the physician? When is time for parents to step back, so their teens start advocating for their own health? David Laufgraben, MD, assistant professor of clinical pediatrics, Weill Cornell Medicine, addresses these questions, and discusses ways parents can begin to turn medical appointments over to their children.

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Podcast: Caring for Burn Injuries

Philip Chang, M.D. discusses management of care for acute burn injuries and wounds. He shares how the care team at the Burn Center at Weill Cornell Medicine cares for patients using 21st century technology with old-fashioned personal touch.