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Celebrating Autism Acceptance and Embracing Neurodiversity

In honor of National Autism Acceptance Month, learn about autism spectrum disorder and how to build a more inclusive community.

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Heart-Healthy Living at Every Stage of Life

From treatment to research and lifestyle modification, heart health is a major focus at Weill Cornell Medicine.

Urology and treatment of kidney disease.

Advanced Treatments to Break Up or Remove Kidney Stones

This is part 2 in a 2-part series about kidney stones. Part 1 laid out their causes and symptoms, along with who is at risk for a stone and how to avoid getting them.

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Kidney Stones: A Common, Often Painful Complaint

The following is part 1 in a 2-part series. Part 2 will focus on advanced treatments used to break up or remove kidney stones.

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The Recent Measles Outbreak: A Worrisome Development

A current measles outbreak in the U.S., primarily affecting West Texas and New Mexico, has reminded us of this risk, with roughly 800 cases reported and two tragic deaths. Infections have continued to emerge in more than 20 other states, including Ohio, Vermont, and New Jersey, primarily among unvaccinated individuals. Keep reading for the latest vaccine guidance from the New York State and New York City Health Departments.

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Infographic: Protect Against Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when something penetrates your skull and brain, or a traumatic event rattles your brain inside your head. Learn to avoid, identify and treat TBI.

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“It Was Just a Normal Day”

A stay-at-home mom is stricken when an aneurysm she never knew she had suddenly ruptures. Thanks to Dr. Ning Lin and the neurosurgery team at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens and New York-Presbyterian Weill Cornell, she is back home with her husband and children, and back to enjoying her normal days.

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Infographic: Norovirus

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, norovirus, or “stomach flu,” causes as many as 21 million illnesses each year, leading to 465,000 emergency department visits and 109,000 hospitalizations.

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Night, Night, Sleep Tight! A Shuteye Primer

Learn how to get better sleep night after night, year after year and when to seek professional help for your bedtime woes.

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Colonoscopy: A Lifesaving Screening You Need

Learn why you should schedule a colonoscopy every 10 years and how to prepare for this screening that may save your life.