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Good Habits and Lifestyle Choices Can Help You Attain High-Quality Sleep

Everyone these days seems to crave better sleep, and New York City dwellers are among the most sleep-challenged of all. Between the bright lights, noise and stress for which the city is famous, we New Yorkers could use all the help we can get.

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Take Action During Lupus Awareness Month

During Lupus Awareness Month, be empowered with knowledge. Learn about common lupus symptoms and available treatments.

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The Essentials of Women’s Fitness for Optimal Living

Learn how women’s fitness can improve and lengthen your life, what exercises help you stay healthy and tips to keep going to the gym safely for years to come.

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Nutrition for Women: Understanding Your Body’s Unique Needs

Learn about nutrition for women to ensure you meet those unique needs. From childhood to pregnancy to menopause and beyond, here’s how to feed your body.

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Infographic: Here’s What We Know – Measles and Vaccines

Measles was eliminated in the United States in 2000, but it remains a health concern. Here’s a look at the current situation and the critical role of vaccination.

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Dr. Rahul Sharma Honored with Leadership Award from the American Association for Physician Leadership

Rahul Sharma, M.D., the Barbara and Stephen Friedman Professor and Chair of Emergency Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine, and Emergency Physician-in-Chief at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, has been recognized with the 2025 Roger Schenke Award by the American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL).The Roger Schenke Award, a prominent annual award named after the... Read More

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Geriatric Medicine: Specialized Care for Older Women

When should an older woman seek care from a geriatrician? There is actually no fixed age when she should switch from her primary care doctor to a specialist in geriatric medicine, says Dr. Emily Fessler, a primary care geriatrician at the Center on Aging at Weill Cornell Medicine and an Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine.

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Podcast: vNOTES (Vaginal Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery)

In this episode of Back to Health, Dr. Rochelle Joly delves into the revolutionary technique known as vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (vNOTES). She explains the advantages that this minimally invasive method offers patients; including less pain, faster recovery, and fewer visible scars.

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Stay Connected to Your Health Care with Weill Cornell Connect

If your doctor is affiliated with Weill Cornell Medicine, you may already be familiar with Weill Cornell Connect.

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The Latest on Medications for Weight Loss and Type 2 Diabetes

With more and more weight-loss drugs entering the marketplace in recent years, the obesity epidemic has been taking a turn for the better.