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West Nile Virus from A to Z

West Nile virus, a potentially serious disease, belongs to the group of viruses called arboviruses. Closely related viruses are those that cause dengue fever and yellow fever. All 3 of these are mosquito-borne.

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Infographic: Better Menopause Management

The challenges of managing menopausal symptoms are real. Here are some ways you can navigate this significant life transition with confidence and support.

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Trick or Treating the Safe, Sweet Way

Is your little one excited to hit the streets for a candy-filled Halloween? Remember these tips to keep the holiday as safe as it is sweet.

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Love Your Breasts, Each and Every Year

Want to ensure your breast health for years to come? It all starts with screening mammograms. Get one every year, starting at age 40. 

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Podcast: Marathon Training and Recovery

In this episode of Back To Health, Dr. Jaspal R. Singh discusses what patients should know about training and running marathons. He also highlights the importance of recovery after running long distances.

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Infographic: Check Your Bone and Joint Health

October 12–20 marks Bone and Joint Health National Action Week. Take the time to prioritize your wellness and keep your body moving smoothly.

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High-Risk Pregnancy: An Overview of What Can Go Wrong and How High-Quality Obstetric Care Can Help

Pregnancy can be a joyful experience as families await the birth of a child, but that isn’t always the case. A wide range of factors, from already-existing health conditions to lifestyle choices and more, can put a woman at risk for complications during pregnancy, all the way from the first trimester to labor and delivery.

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How Cancer and Cancer Treatment Affect Your Bones

Cancer doesn’t have to be in your bones to affect them. Here’s how to protect your bone health, no matter what cancer you have.

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The Wellness Qlinic: A Unique Mental Health Resource for LGBTQ+ Adults

At the Wellness Qlinic at Weill Cornell Medicine, that future has arrived. This innovative program provides free, student-run mental health services to the LGBTQ+ community in New York City and the New York Metro Area. Medical students, psychology trainees and psychiatry residents, as well as their faculty supervisors, see it as a model for affirming mental health care, as well as for education, clinical experience and research.

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Bully, Be Gone! Prevention Tips for Home, School and Beyond

Is your child being bullied or bullying others? Use these tips to help your child build resilience and to prevent future bullying.