May 16, 2023
They can show up at any age. You might spend years allergy-free and then, seemingly out of the blue, you may break out in hives after eating a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. That’s a fairly common scenario, says Dr. William Reisacher, Professor of Otolaryngology and Director of Allergy Services at Weill Cornell Medicine. However, food allergies are especially common among babies and children.
May 15, 2023
May is National Stroke Awareness Month. Take a few moments to learn about the signs of stroke, and what to do if you or someone else experiences one.
May 10, 2023
May is Celiac Disease Awareness month. Take a moment to better understand the disease and how its symptoms can affect a person’s quality of life.
May 9, 2023
There are two types of patients who may undergo mastectomy, defined as the surgical removal of one or both breasts: Some patients with breast cancer (but certainly not all); and Female-to-male transgender patients undergoing gender-affirming chest surgery.
May 8, 2023
Dr. Avital Falk goes over what parents and kids should know about addressing and coping with anxiety.
May 5, 2023
Shoulder pain is a common complaint among patients presenting to primary care physicians. While a torn rotator cuff or frozen shoulder may be among the first diagnoses that come to mind, 10% to 20% of shoulder pain diagnoses turn out to be calcific tendonitis—a lesser-known pathology. The physiatrists and orthopedic surgeons of HSS at NewYork-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medicine and the Weill Cornell Medicine Department of Rehabilitation Medicine offer the latest nonoperative treatments as well... Read More
May 4, 2023
For this year’s Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week, learn about children’s mental health issues and how to spot them with tips from Weill Cornell Medicine.
May 3, 2023
This episode from our Women's Health Wednesday series on Back to Health features Inna V. Landres, M.D., who discusses diseases that can impact the heart during pregnancy.
May 2, 2023
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has taken steps to simplify its COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, making it easier for people at higher risk to gain added protection from additional vaccine doses.
April 27, 2023
This year, Every Kid Healthy Week runs April 24 through 28. It’s the perfect time to evaluate your child or children’s healthy habits and ensure you’re helping them set themselves up for a healthier future.
