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September Is National Cholesterol Education Month

Learn about the benefits and dangers of cholesterol during September, National Cholesterol Education Month, to enjoy improved health all year long.

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Here’s What We Know: The Impact of mRNA Vaccines

mRNA is a platform that can be used to create vaccines against a wide variety of diseases. One of the great advantages of the platform is that a vaccine can be quickly manufactured and scaled up, no matter which virus is being targeted.

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National Recovery Month: A Time for Reflection and Action

Learn why National Recovery Month exists and what you can do to identify and manage triggers that may lead to mental health or substance abuse events.

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Here‘s What We Know: How Vaccines Help Prevent Disease

From eradicating deadly diseases to preventing seasonal outbreaks, vaccines continue to protect individuals and strengthen communities.

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Podcast: Tumor-Infiltrating Lymphocytes (TIL) & Melanoma: A New Era of Treatment

Dr. Manish Shah spoke with melanoma expert Dr. Barbara Ma about how this treatment works, how it differs from other therapies, the logistics of this treatment process for patients, and more.

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From the Neck Up: An Exceptional Surgeon Does it All

What do sleep apnea, dental implants, jaw cysts and wisdom teeth have in common? The answer is Dr. Ryan Williams. He’s Chief of Sleep Surgery in the Department of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery and of Surgery in the Division of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine. He’s that rare healer who bridges two major specialties, and he wouldn’t have it any other way.

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Infographic: Is It PCOS?

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal condition that affects women of childbearing age. It happens when the ovaries create excessive male hormones, which can disrupt menstrual cycles and impact fertility.

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From Debilitating Headaches to Life Restored: How Weill Cornell Medicine's CSF Leak Program Is Changing Lives

When patients first experience headaches that worsen every time they stand up, they never imagine months and sometimes even years of testing and countless doctor visits before getting answers. For many patients with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks, the journey to diagnosis and treatment can be long and frustrating—until they find the specialized care they need at Weill Cornell Medicine.

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Hernia: A Common Complaint that May Require Surgical Repair

A hernia can seem bizarre, even mysterious to its adult sufferer. Something is sticking out, usually in the groin, thigh or belly, and it doesn’t seem to get better over time.

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Living Life to the Fullest: An Active Octogenarian is Prolapse-Free Since Reconstructive Surgery

Jessica Reiner is feeling back to herself, thanks to a recent surgical procedure to remedy her pelvic organ prolapse: a condition that occurs when one or more of a woman’s pelvic organs fall through her vagina.