August 5, 2026
Ticks aren’t just a problem in the countryside or wilderness area. Wherever you live—in a small town, a suburb or a city—ticks are almost certainly living there too; even in New York City, where you might not expect to encounter them.Climate change has been creating the conditions for ticks to thrive in more places than ever. As well, tick season isn’t limited to the summer months. It lasts from spring well into the late fall. Ticks may even be active on warmer winter days.Two types of ticks... Read More
August 5, 2026
En este episodio de Kids Health Cast, la Dra. Andrea Temkin-Yu analiza el aumento de la ansiedad y los trastornos de salud mental entre los adolescentes. Destaca estrategias prácticas y efectivas que los padres pueden utilizar para apoyar a sus hijos adolescentes, fortalecer su bienestar emocional y crear un entorno de apoyo frente a los desafíos actuales. También aborda el impacto de las redes sociales y cómo identificar las señales y síntomas que pueden afectar la salud mental de los... Read More
July 31, 2026
Stroke can be dangerous and even deadly. Remembering to BE FAST helps you detect signs of a stroke so you can get emergency medical care.
July 31, 2026
This is the second of three articles about gastrointestinal disorders that affect children. The first one focused on eosinophilic GI disorders (EGID), while the third will explain disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI).
July 31, 2026
This is the third in a series of articles about gastrointestinal conditions that affect children. The first article focused on eosinophilic GI disorders, while the second provided a thorough explanation of celiac disease.
July 31, 2026
Your heart, arteries and blood vessels make up your cardiovascular system, and good cardiovascular health is essential to good overall health. It’s especially important in keeping your brain safe and sound.“The heart and brain are part of the same plumbing system,” says Dr. Gabriella Tosto-D’Antonio, chief nurse practitioner in Neurological Surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine. “Every heartbeat... Read More
July 31, 2026
This is the first of three articles concerning gastrointestinal disorders in children. The second article will focus on celiac disease, and the third will explain disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI).An eosinophil (pronounced ee·ow·si·nuh·fil) is a white blood cell that helps fight off certain types of infections—parasites, for example. But they’re often seen in high numbers in response to allergic conditions.Eosinophils are usually low in number in the blood stream, but sometimes they can... Read More
July 31, 2026
When liver injury or inflammation causes scarring, it can lead to cirrhosis, a condition that affects liver function and is a risk factor for liver cancer.Though cirrhosis presents challenges, many can manage their health and reduce risks effectively with the right lifestyle and medical care.Download the guide here or review the infographic below.
July 15, 2026
Last year, Legionnaires’ disease struck Central Harlem. The illness, a severe type of pneumonia, did some serious damage before it was brought under control. Now, nearly a year later, a cluster of Legionnaires’ cases has been found in three neighborhoods on Manhattan’s Upper East Side: Carnegie Hill, Yorkville and Lenox Hill. This time around, there have been dozens of cases and several deaths. However, according to city health officials, no new cases have been reported since July 15. That... Read More
July 15, 2026
As smoky skies once again blanket parts of the northeastern U.S., Dr. Michael Niederman, Professor of Clinical Medicine in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine, reminds us that the health risks remain very real—especially for vulnerable populations.
