February 1, 2024
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cites heart disease as the number one cause of death for women in the United States, accounting for 1 in 5 female deaths. Still, many people don’t realize heart disease affects women differently than men.
January 31, 2024
A nutritious diet can benefit cancer patients and survivors in countless ways, including increasing energy, minimizing uncomfortable side effects and promoting a greater quality of life. However, it can be challenging for cancer patients and survivors to learn what is truly most nutritious for their specific condition and goals.
January 30, 2024
During a recent episode of the Weill Cornell Medicine CancerCast podcast, two registered dieticians with certifications in cancer nutrition share their expert answers to common questions from patients. Emily Buchholtz, RD, CDN, CSO and Stephanie Roit, MS, RD, CDN, CSO are both registered oncology dietitians at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.
January 29, 2024
On January 25, Dr. Daniel Pak presented a health education seminar entitled, “New Therapies for Spinal Stenosis” at the Myra Mahon Patient Resource Center.Spinal stenosis occurs when the space around your spinal cord becomes too narrow, which irritates the spinal cord and/or the nerves that branch off it. Spinal stenosis causes symptoms like back or neck pain and tingling in your arms or legs. In this talk, Dr. Daniel Pak discussed new and emerging minimally invasive treatments for spinal... Read More
January 29, 2024
In this episode of Kids Health Cast, Dr. Amanda Lin discusses what parents should know about keeping their child's heart healthy.
January 25, 2024
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month. Take a few moments to learn about the risk factors of glaucoma so you can stay ahead of the disease.
January 24, 2024
January is National Blood Donor Month. However, a perfect storm of conditions has created an emergency blood shortage affecting doctors and patients at Weill Cornell Medicine along with millions of residents in the New York Metropolitan Area.
January 23, 2024
Postpartum depression, then, occurs during the first year after giving birth. But for many, mood disorders can occur during pregnancy, well before a woman gives birth.
January 22, 2024
In this episode of Back to Health, Dr. Andrea Yoo discusses what patients should know about dystonia.
January 19, 2024
We’re delighted to announce that once again, Weill Cornell Medicine’s physicians are among the best in the country.
