July 20, 2023
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection still has a long way to go before it can be declared eradicated from the planet. However, vastly improved testing and treatment have changed the face of the disease, transforming it from deadly to manageable.
July 19, 2023
July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Celebrate diversity and learn about the impacts mental health has on minority communities.
July 17, 2023
In this episode of Kids Health Cast, Julia Cron, M.D. discusses providing medical care and emotional support for transgender youth.
July 13, 2023
Summer is an ideal time for children to enjoy playing sports, biking, skating, skateboarding, riding scooters and trying something new! At Weill Cornell Medicine, our physicians at the Department of Pediatrics provide expert, compassionate care to children of all ages. Here, our team offers tips and strategies for children, parents and caregivers to enjoy a healthy, active summer by preventing injuries — specifically head injuries and broken bones.
July 12, 2023
Several years ago, Christine Rutigliano’s manicurist noticed that her customer’s eyes looked yellow—a sure sign of liver disease. Christine, a New York City native who lives near Albany, knew she needed to see a doctor but wasn’t sure where to go for diagnosis and treatment. A childhood memory provided the answer.
July 10, 2023
In this episode fo Back to Health, Norman Latov, M.D., Ph.D. discusses what patients should know about idiopathic neuropathy. Due to the causes being unknown for the condition,
July 6, 2023
Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer in men, with the exception of skin cancers caused by long-term exposure to the sun. One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime, but the majority of them will live with it, not die from it.
July 3, 2023
In this episode of Kids Health Cast, Elizabeth Odom, M.D. discusses what parents should know about introducing solid foods to their babies.
June 29, 2023
The air quality index (AQI) in New York City is typically around 30. That’s considered “good”—between 0 and 50—and it’s what New Yorkers have come to expect of the air they breathe. Some people develop respiratory discomfort with levels above 100.
June 28, 2023
Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune neuromuscular disease. It causes weakness in the skeletal muscles, which connect to the bones and support movement.
