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Yes, you can get a flu shot while pregnant. Here's the best time to get it.

Yes, you can get a flu shot while pregnant. Here's the best time to get it.

Dr. Laura Riley, an obstetrician and gynecologist-in-chief at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medicine and expert in infectious diseases, discusses the importance of vaccinations for expecting mothers. For more information about flu shots during pregnancy please see the articles published in Insider, HealthyDay, and BabyGaga.

Improving Knowledge and Colposcopy Follow-Up for Underserved Women

Improving Knowledge and Colposcopy Follow-Up for Underserved Women

Dr. Eloise Chapman-Davis, a specialist in gynecologic cancers in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medicine, focuses on bringing advance medical care to underserved women. Read more about her work to develop a web-based intervention to educate and motivate women to continue with follow-up.

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Podcast: What to Feed Your Infant and When

In this episode of Kids Health Cast, Dr. Chloe Rowe discusses pediatric nutrition and answers parent’s most commonly asked questions about feeding infants.

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Migraine Headaches

Researchers believe there is a genetic factor in migraine, the recurring type of headache that often causes moderate to severe throbbing or pulsing pain. Dr. Susan Broner discusses headaches in general and migraines in particular. Dr. Broner specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of headache disorders including migraine and its variants, cluster headaches and other forms of chronic and episodic headache. View Video.

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Podcast: At-Home Safety Tips for Kids and Teens

Each year, there are approximately 4 million household injuries among children and teenagers. But with a few simple measures, parents can lower their children’s risk for injury.

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Dr. Norman Latov's talk on Neuropathy

Dr. Norman Latov, a founding Board member and Medical and Research Director of the National Advisory Council of the Neuropathy Association explains neuropathy and provides insight into new treatments and other crucial information for those who suffer from neuropathy. View Norman Latov's neuropathy presentation.

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Podcast: Leonard List 2019

In this episode of CancerCast: Conversations About New Developments in Medicine, Cancer Care and Research, host Dr. John Leonard shares the 15 most interesting and impactful lymphoma abstracts presented at the 2019 meeting of the American Society of Hematology (ASH). About CancerCastHosted by world-renowned hematologist and medical oncologist Dr. John Leonard, CancerCast is your window into research breakthroughs, innovative therapies and honest accounts of... Read More

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Podcast: When to Give Your Child Antibiotics

In this episode of Kids Health Cast, Dr. Paul Chung shares when it is appropriate to turn to antibiotics and when it is not advised.

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Podcast: The Science of Bladder Cancer

In this episode of CancerCast: Conversations About New Developments in Medicine, Cancer Care and Research, Dr. Bishoy Faltas discusses how cancer biology can be used to inform treatment decisions.

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Courage, Humor, and a Life Saving Decision Helped Timothy Beat Prostate Cancer

Like so many, cancer has played too significant a role in Timothy Bellavia’s life. He had melanoma at 26 and then went on to support his cousin, uncle, and father during their battles with prostate cancer—and later grieve their passing.  Timothy’s story is a powerful example of how patients can take charge of their health. He not only sought out crucial information early, but also choose the best treatment option for his body and future. “I know,” he asserted, “that I made the right choices for... Read More