March 3, 2017
Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the United States and the second leading cause of death from cancer. Colorectal cancer affects all racial and ethnic groups and is most often found in people 50 years old and older.
March 3, 2017
When David Epstein — a healthy, active 41-year-old father of three — was diagnosed with a rare and often fatal cardiac condition, he turned to Weill Cornell Medicine for his life-saving treatment.
February 28, 2017
The single most effective method for preventing heart attacks isn’t medication — it’s your diet.
According to scientific research, eating a well-balanced diet isn’t just great for your body; it’s far more effective in preventing cardiac disease than the most powerful drugs on the market.
Statins, for example, lower the chances of suffering a fatal heart attack or stroke by 25 to 30 percent but a heart-healthy diet reduces that risk by 35 percent, according to the American Heart Association’s... Read More
February 15, 2017
"For me, the relationships with the patients are very important," said Dr. Yeo, an assistant professor of surgery and of healthcare policy and research at Weill Cornell Medicine. "I want to take care of them like I would want someone to take care of my grandmother or my father."
February 9, 2017
For stroke patients, early intervention is vital. That's why Weill Cornell Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia University Medical Center teamed up to create a mobile stroke treatment unit.
February 3, 2017
When it comes to dental health, we all know the drill. Cancer however, can throw a wrench in your dental hygiene routine.
February 3, 2017
At Weill Cornell Medicine, our physicians and researchers are constantly searching for new and better ways to treat cancer. One promising new development: precision medicine
February 2, 2017
Every minute, a woman dies from heart disease in the United States — it is the number one killer of women, causing one in three deaths each year, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). Here are 13 things women need to know about heart disease.
January 31, 2017
Learn the very real risk of cervical cancer that many women face, as well as the signs and ways to prevent this cancer from affecting you.
January 27, 2017
We're focused on treating the whole person, not just the illness they have. For physicians at the Weill Cornell Medicine Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, that means working with patients like Carrie to control their seizures so they can live a normal and active lifestyle.
