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Temper Tantrums: When Your Toddler Melts Down

It’s a great day until you tell your toddler no. Suddenly, your child transforms and jumps into a full-blown temper tantrum. “These are emotional outbursts young children can have,” says Dr. Lauren Webb, instructor of psychology in psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine. “Tantrums occur when kids experience really big feelings they don’t have the skills to handle or cope with yet.” Keep reading to learn more about this normal part of child development and how you can help prevent them or move... Read More

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Infographic: Breastfeeding or Formula

For new parents, the choice between breastfeeding and formula can be intimidating and confusing. Get the facts to make your decision with confidence.Download the guide here or review the infographic below.

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Menopause and Sex: An Unlikely Combination?

When menopause arrives, everything changes, including your sex life. Instead of hot nights of passion, you get stuck with night sweats and hot flashes. You may think your days of intimacy are over. However, menopause and sex can coexist.“It’s important that you feel empowered to raise the topic of sexual health in a way that’s... Read More

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What is a Physician Assistant?

If you’ve been to your doctor’s office lately, chances are that a physician assistant (PA)* was there for part or all of your visit. PAs are indispensable members of your healthcare team, but you may still be curious about what they do and the difference they make in the world of patient care. Dana Waxenberg, a PA who works in Primary Care at Weill Cornell Medicine, is pleased to supply answers to your frequently asked questions about her profession starting with, what is a physician assistant?... Read More

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Sunscreen, a Low-Cost Tool for Skin Cancer Prevention, Is Slated for an Upgrade

Sunscreen is an effective, low-cost tool for reducing skin cancer risk. According to Dr. Alreem Al-Nabti, Assistant Professor of Clinical Dermatology and Assistant Attending Dermatologist at Weill Cornell Medicine, regular sunscreen use potentially cuts melanoma risk in half.Sunscreen is one component of an overall approach to sun safety that also includes shade, protective clothing and avoiding sun exposure during the hours when ultraviolet (UV) radiation is at its peak—typically, between 10:... Read More

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Infographic: The Vaccinations Your Child Needs Before the Start of the School Year

Summer is winding down, and it’s time for another school year. While you scramble for school supplies and new clothes, remember to schedule your child’s immunizations. Download the guide here or review the infographic below.

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The Importance of Perinatal Mental Health for Pregnant and New Mothers

If your mental health is negatively impacted during pregnancy or after giving birth, you’re not alone. Mental health issues are one of the most common complications connected to pregnancy and childbirth, according to the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists. However, perinatal mental health conditions... Read More

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Clonal Hematopoiesis: Understanding a Hidden Precursor to Cancer and Heart Disease

A natural part of aging involves cell division. Our body is made up of different types of cells. Some of these cells may divide several times and then die naturally, while others, known as stem cells, divide countless times and serve as a reservoir for new cells in our body.  Inside the bone marrow, stem cells continuously produce new blood cells. Over decades, the repeated cell division of these stem cells creates an opportunity for random mutations to occur. Most of these mutations are... Read More

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Here’s What We Know: An Executive Order Regarding Childhood Vaccine Schedule

On August 10, a recent executive order issued by the White House regarding “Gold Standard Childhood Vaccine Recommendations,” proposes that all children receive 11 vaccines, instead of the 18 that are in place.