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Innovative Diets Relating to Cancer Prevention

Prevention is key when it comes to cancer. Find out how you may be able to reduce your risk with a diet rich in antioxidants and vitamin D.

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Crohn’s Disease: Foods to Avoid (and Foods That Help)

Crohn’s Disease can be debilitating and reduce a person’s quality of life. Find out which foods to avoid and which to eat if you have Crohn’s.

Anesthetics Interact Directly with Proteins, Study Finds

  Dr. Hugh Hemmings Jr., M.D., Ph.D. Orthopedics This Week, a publication for professionals in the field, recently featured a study co-authored by Dr. Hugh Hemmings, Jr., the chairman of the Department of Anesthesiology at Weill Cornell Medicine.  The study, published March 6 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of... Read More

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For Maureen Lenihan Compassion is Key to Service

Weill Cornell Medicine’s commitment to high-level care is visible in all our departments — including the Business Office. Learn how Maureen Lenihan, a billing account representative, helps patients navigate the billing process and answers their questions.

#WeAreWCM: Dr. Christopher Barbieri

Dr. Christopher Barbieri was the type of kid who would press every button in the house, much to his parents' chagrin. Ultimately he learned to put that inquisitiveness to good use as a doctor and scientist, and discovered a new form of prostate cancer.

What Can Cause Chronic Ear Infections?

Recurrent ear infections are called ‘chronic’ and require a doctor’s exam and treatment, which can include pain medicines, antibiotics, or, in severe cases, surgery.

David Epstein’s Flight Back to Health at Weill Cornell

When David Epstein — a healthy, active 41-year-old father of three — was diagnosed with a rare and often fatal cardiac condition, he turned to Weill Cornell Medicine for his life-saving treatment.

#WeAreWCM: Dr. Heather Yeo

"For me, the relationships with the patients are very important," said Dr. Yeo, an assistant professor of surgery and of healthcare policy and research at Weill Cornell Medicine. "I want to take care of them like I would want someone to take care of my grandmother or my father."

Speeding Stroke Recovery

For stroke patients, early intervention is vital. That's why Weill Cornell Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia University Medical Center teamed up to create a mobile stroke treatment unit.

8 Ways to Keep Your Mouth Healthy During Cancer Treatment

When it comes to dental health, we all know the drill. Cancer however, can throw a wrench in your dental hygiene routine.